CROWN LANDS NOTICES.

Lands in the Auckland Land District forfeited.

Department of Lands and Survey, Wellington, 10th March, 1925.

NOTICE is hereby given that the leases and licenses of the undermentioned lands having been declared forfeited by the resolution of the Auckland Land Board, the said lands have thereby reverted to the Crown, under the provisions of the Land Act, 1924, and the Discharged Soldiers Settlement Act, 1915.

SCHEDULE.

AUCKLAND LAND DISTRICT.

A. D. MacLEOD, Minister of Lands.

Education Reserve in Hawke's Bay Land District for Lease by Public Auction.

District Lands and Survey Office,

Napier, 9th March, 1925.

NOTICE is hereby given that the education reserve described in the Schedule hereto will be offered for lease by public auction at the District Lands and Survey Office, Napier, at 10 o'clock a.m. on Thursday, 23rd April, 1925, under the provisions of the Education Reserves Act, 1908, and amendments, and the Public Bodies' Leases Act, 1908.

SCHEDULE.

HAWKE'S BAY LAND DISTRICT.—EDUCATION RESERVE.

Dannevirke County.—Norsewood Survey District.

SECTION 2A, Block X, Norsewood Village : Area, 1 acre 0 roods 23 perches ; upset annual rental, £2 per annum.

The section comprises two hill slopes with no flat land. There are no buildings on it

ABSTRACT OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF LEASE.

1. Six months' rent at the rate offered, and £2 2s. lease fee and cost of registration must be deposited on acceptance of bid.

2. Term of lease, twenty-one years, with perpetual right of renewal for further similar terms at rentals based on fresh valuations under the provisions of the Public Bodies’ Leases Act, 1908.

3. Rent payable half-yearly in advance.

4. Lessee to maintain in good substantial repair all buildings, drains, and fences; to keep clear all creeks, drains, ditches, and watercourses; to trim all live hedges; and yield up all improvements in good order and condition at the expiration of his lease.

5. Lessee not to transfer, sublet, or subdivide without the consent of the Land Board.

6. Lessee to keep the land free from noxious weeds, rabbits, and vermin.

7. Lessee not to use or remove any gravel without the consent of the Land Board.

8. Lessee not to carry on any noxious, noisome, or offensive trade upon the land.

9. Lessee not to make improvements without the consent of the Land Board.

10. Lessee not entitled to any compensation for improvements ; but if the lease is not renewed upon expiration, the new lease offered for disposal by public competition will be subject to payment by the incoming tenant of valuation for buildings and improvements effected by the original lessee with the consent of the Board; failing disposal, the land and buildings revert to the Crown without compensation.

11. Lease liable to forfeiture if conditions are violated.

12. Interest at the rate of 10 per cent. per annum to be paid on rent in arrear.

Education Reserves are included in the classes of land on which, with the approval of the Advances Board, money may be advanced by the State Advances Office.

The reserves are described for the general information of intending bidders, who are recommended, nevertheless, to make a personal inspection, as the Department is not responsible for the absolute accuracy of any description.

Form of lease may be perused and full particulars obtained at this office.

Possession will be given on the day of sale.

J. D. THOMSON,

Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Lands in Hawke's Bay Land District for Sale by Auction.

District Lands and Survey Office,

Napier, 9th March, 1925.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undermentioned properties will be offered for sale by auction, for cash or on deferred payments, at the District Lands and Survey Office, Napier, at 10 o'clock a.m. on Thursday, 23rd April, 1925, under the provisions of the Discharged Soldiers' Settlement Act, 1915, and amendments.

SCHEDULE.

HAWKE'S BAY LAND DISTRICT.

Dannevirke County.—Norsewood Survey District.

SECTIONS 20 and Part 13, Block VI, Norsewood Survey District: Area, 70 acres 3 roods 17 perches; upset price, £2,050, for cash, or on deferred payments; deposit required on deferred payments, £100.

Situated one mile and a half from Norsewood Township—dairying district. Fairly well watered. 40 acres flat, 27 acres undulating, balance easy hills. Pastures require renewing. Loamy soil on clay. Buildings old, and of little value. Carrying capacity of property when fully improved about thirty-four dairy cows.

File—H.O., 26/4059, D.O., 22/1460.

Sections 7 and 8, Block VI, Norsewood Survey District, and Suburban Section 44, Norsewood : Area, 140 acres 2 roods 18 perches; upset price, £3,200 for cash, or on deferred payments; deposit required on deferred payments, £200.

Situated about two miles from Norsewood Township—dairying district. Fairly well watered. 100 acres flat and suitable for cropping, balance undulating. Pastures require renewing. Soil light loam on clay. Buildings old, and of little value. Carrying-capacity of property, when fully improved, about fifty-three dairy cows.

The main line of the Mangahao electric power for Hawke's Bay passes through Norsewood, and electric power and lighting should be available for these properties.

File—H.O., 26/1284; D.O., 22/490.