Notice is hereby given that written tenders for the purchase of the undermentioned milling-timber will be received at the North Auckland District Lands and Survey Office, Auckland, up to 4 o'clock p.m. on Thursday, 28th August, 1924, under the provisions of the Land Act, 1908, and the State Forests Act, and the timber regulations thereunder.

SCHEDULE.

NORTH AUCKLAND LAND DISTRICT.-WHANGAREI COUNTY. CROWN land, and Part State forest in Block VIII, Mangakahia Survey District:-

352 kahikatea trees, containing 749,301 sup. ft. 185 rimu ,, 169,401 ,, 60 matai ,, 42,309 ,, 9 kauri ,, 11,450 ,, Distinguishing brands : X and V. Upset price: £1,300.

Time for removal: Two years.

Terms of Payment.

The amount of one-fourth of the tender to be paid in cash within seven days after acceptance of tender, together with £1 ls. license fee, balance payable in three equal instalments as under: One-fourth on 1st February, 1925, one-fourth on lst May, 1925, and one-fourth on 1st August, 1925.

All instalment-payments shall bear interest at the rate of 5 per cent. per annum as from the date of acceptance of tender, and with the interest added, shall be secured by "on demand" promissory notes endorsed by two approved securities, and such bills are to be completed and lodged with the Commissioner of Crown Lands within fourteen days after the purchaser has been notified to complete.

Conditions of Sale.

1. Intending purchasers are expected to visit the locality and to satisfy themselves in every particular on all matters relating to the sale.

2. The right is reserved to the Commissioner of Crown Lands, to withdraw this timber from sale, either before or after the date for receipt of tenders.

3. The aforementioned quantities, qualities, and kinds as to the said timber shall be taken as sufficiently accurate for the purpose of this sale, and no contract for purchase shall be voidable, nor shall the successful purchaser be entitled to any abatement in price, by reason of the said timber being of less quantity, quality, and kind than as stated herein, or in any advertisement having reference to the said timber, nor shall any extra sum be claimed by the Crown if the said quantity of timber is found to be in excess of that stated herein.

4. All timber, whether standing, felled, or in logs, shall remain the property of the Crown until all the instalments are paid.

5. The quantities stated are standing measurements, and only those trees bearing the special distinguishing brands shown are included in this sale. All trees branded "F.R." or unbranded, being the undersized, defective, and isolated trees, are excluded from this sale, and must not be felled or removed.

6. All totara-timber is excluded from this sale. The nine kauri-trees are located on the State Forest area, and all kauris other than above, are excluded from this sale.

7. Should any dispute arise as to the boundaries, the decision of the Commissioner of Crown Lands shall be final.

8. In the event of no tenders being received for this timber, applications may be received and dealt with at any time within six months thereafter (unless previously formally withdrawn); providing, however, that the amount offered is not less than the upset price stated herein.

9. Any breach of the foregoing conditions of sale will render the "on demand" promissory notes liable to be presented for immediate payment.

10. The highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted, and this timber is submitted for sale subject to the final acceptance of any tender by the Minister of Lands.

11. The purchaser shall have the right to cut the timber for the period specified, but shall have no right to the use of the land.

12. The timber shall be cut in a face, and the Crown reserves the right to follow up the mill-workings by felling and grassing such areas as from time to time become available, and of disposing of the same.

13. The licensee shall not allow any sawdust to find its way into any watercourse of any description.

14. Purchasers are notified that extension of the time herein stated for the removal of the timber must not be anticipated.

Full particulars may be obtained from this office.

H. J. Lowe,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

BANKRUPTCY NOTICES.

In Bankruptcy.-In the Supreme Court helden at Auckland.

Notice is hereby given that CRESWICK CRAIG, of l Birdwood Crescent, Parnell, Taxi-driver, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors to be holden at my office on Wednesday, the 30th day of July, 1924, at ll o'clock a.m.

W. S. FISHER,
Official Assignee.

14th July, 1924.

In Bankruptcy.-In the Supreme Court holden at Auckland.

Notice is hereby given that CHARLES GEORGE CHATFIELD, of Taumarunui, Motor-mechanic, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors to be holden at the Courthouse, Taumarunui, on Thursday, the 24th day of July, 1924, at 11 o'clock a.m.

W. S. FISHER,
Official Assignee.

14th July, 1924.

In Bankruptcy.-In the Supreme Court holden at Auckland.

Notice is hereby given that ALBERT PATRICK HAR-GREAVES, of "The Chimes," Symonds Street, Auckland, Traveller, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors to be holden at my office on Friday, the lst day of August, 1924, at 11 o'clock a.m.

W. s. FISHER,
Official Assignee.

19th July, 1924.

In Bankruptcy.-In the Supreme Court holden at Auckland.

Notice is hereby given that ERNEST PERCY O'DONNELL, of Edgecumbe, Share Milker, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors to be holden at the Council Chambers, Whakatane, on Friday, the 1st day of August, 1924, at 11 o'clock a.m.

W. S. FISHER,
Official Assignee.

2lst July, 1924.

In Bankruptcy.-In the Supreme Court holden at New Plymouth.

Notice is hereby given that ALBERT THEODORE THOMPSON, of Inglewood, Jeweller, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors to be holden at my office on Monday, the 28th day of July, 1924, at 2.30 o'clock p.m.

J. S. S. MEDLEY,
Deputy Official Assignee.

17th July, 1924.

In Bankruptcy.-In the Supreme Court holden at New Plymouth.

Notice is hereby given that LUKE LUCKIN, of Eltham, Bookseller and Stationer, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors to be holden at the Courthouse, Eltham, on Wednesday, the 30th day of July, 1924, at 2.30 o'clock p.m.

J. S. S. MEDLEY,
Deputy Official Assignee.

18th July, 1924.