9. Roads may be taken through the lands at any time
   within seven years; twice the original value to be allowed
   for area taken for such roads.

10. Lease is liable to forfeiture if conditions are violated.

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

H. W. C. MACKINTOSH,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Land in Otago Land District open for Selection on Renewable
Lease.

District Lands and Survey Office.
Dunedin, 5th May, 1926.
NOTICE is hereby given that the undermentioned land
is open for selection on renewable lease under the
provisions of the Land for Settlements Act, 1925, and the
Land Act, 1924; and applications will be received at the
District Lands and Survey Office, Dunedin, up to 4 o'clock
p.m. on Monday, 7th June, 1926.

Applicants must appear personally for examination at the
District Lands and Survey Office, Dunedin, at 10.30 o'clock
a.m. on Wednesday, 9th June, 1926, or, if an applicant so
desires, he may be examined by the Land Board of any other
district.

The ballot will be held at the conclusion of the examination
of applicants.

SCHEDULE.
OTAGO LAND DISTRICT.—SETTLEMENT LAND.—FIRST-CLASS
LAND.
Borough of Mosgiel.—East Taieri Survey District.
SECTION 2s, Melville Park Settlement : Area, 20 acres; capital
value, £800 ; half-yearly rent, £20.

Improvements included in capital value of the section com-
prise 5 chains of fencing, £1 5s.

Improvements not included in capital value, and which
must be paid for in cash by the successful applicant, consist
of fencing and grassing, £33 17s.

Melville Park Settlement is situated in the Borough of
Mosgiel within easy distance of railway-station, post-office,
and district high school. Land is level and of good quality,
the soil being a rich black loam resting on a sandy clay forma-
tion. Access by level well-formed roads. Admirably suited
for dairying or intense cultivation. Mosgiel has an excellent
water-supply, electric light, and a large well-known woollen
factory.

ABSTRACT OF CONDITIONS OF LEASE.

1. Term of lease, thirty-three years, with a perpetual right
   of renewal for further successive terms of thirty-three years
   and a right to acquire the freehold.

2. Rent 5 per cent. per annum on the capital value, payable
   in advance on 1st January and 1st July in each year.

3. Applicants to be twenty-one years of age and upwards.

4. Applicants to furnish with applications statutory declaration, and, on being declared successful, deposit £1 1s. (lease
   fee) and a half-year's rent. Rent for the broken period
   between date of lease and 1st January or 1st July following
   is also payable.

5. Successful applicants to execute lease within thirty days
   after being notified that it is ready for signature.

6. Lessee to reside continuously on the land, and pay all
   rates, taxes, and assessments.

7. Improvements. — Lessee is required to improve the land
   within one year to the value of 10 per cent. of the price ; within
   two years, to the value of another 10 per cent. of the price;
   and thereafter, but within six years, to the value of another
   10 per cent. of the price. In addition to the foregoing, and
   within six years, improvements are also to be effected to the
   value of £1 for every acre of first-class land, 10s. for every
   acre of second-class land, and 2s. 6d. for every acre of third-
   class land.

8. Transfer not allowed until expiration of fifth year of
   lease, except under extraordinary circumstances, and then
   only with permission.

9. Roads may be taken through the lands at any time
   within seven years; twice the original value to be allowed
   for area taken for such roads.

10. Lease is liable to forfeiture if conditions are violated.

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

R. S. GALBRAITH,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

BANKRUPTCY NOTICES.

In Bankruptcy.—In the Supreme Court holden at Auckland.
NOTICE is hereby given that CHARLES GEORGE DEANS, of
Karaka, Farmer, was this day adjudged bankrupt;
and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors to be holden at
my office on Tuesday, the 11th day of May, 1926, at 11 o'clock
a.m.

W. S. FISHER,
Official Assignee.
27th April, 1926.

In Bankruptcy.—In the Supreme Court holden at Auckland.
NOTICE is given that ARCHIBALD McKENZIE, of City
Hotel, Hobson Street, Auckland, Barman, was this
day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting
of creditors to be holden at my office on Monday, the 10th
day of May, 1926, at 11 o'clock a.m.

W. S. FISHER,
Official Assignee.
27th April, 1926.

In Bankruptcy.—In the Supreme Court holden at Auckland.
NOTICE is hereby given that JOHN MATTHEW POVEY
BARLEY, of Auckland, Manufacturer, was this day
adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of
creditors to be holden at my office on Thursday, the 13th day
of May, 1926, at 11 o'clock a.m.

W. S. FISHER,
Official Assignee.
29th April, 1926.

Bankruptcy.—In the Supreme Court holden at Auckland.
NOTICE is hereby given that FRODSHAM GLASGOW
WATKINSON, of Auckland, Motor-bus Driver, was
this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting
of creditors to be holden at my office on Friday, the 14th
day of May, 1926, at 11 o'clock a.m.

W. S. FISHER,
Official Assignee.
29th April, 1926.

In Bankruptcy.—In the Supreme Court holden at Auckland
NOTICE is hereby given that WILLIAM LIVINGSTONE,
of 252 Balmoral Road, Dominion Road, Auckland,
Motor-driver, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby
summon a meeting of creditors to be holden at my office,
on Monday, the 17th day of May, 1926, at 11 o'clock a.m.

W. S. FISHER,
Official Assignee.
30th April, 1926.

In Bankruptcy.—In the Supreme Court holden at Auckland.
NOTICE is hereby given that JOSEPH DUDLEY RAYNER,
of Great South Road, Green Lane, Builder and Contractor, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors to be holden at my office on
Tuesday, the 18th day of May, 1926, at 11 o'clock a.m.

W. S. FISHER,
Official Assignee.
1st May, 1926.

In Bankruptcy.—In the Supreme Court holden at Hamilton.
NOTICE is hereby given that FRANK RIGGER, of Taumarunui, Agent, was this day adjudged bankrupt;
and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors to be holden at
my office on Wednesday, the 12th day of May, 1926, at
11 o'clock a.m.

W. S. FISHER,
Official Assignee.
27th April, 1926.

In Bankruptcy.—In the Supreme Court holden at Gisborne.
NOTICE is hereby given that HAMANA TUAU, of
Ruatoria, Labourer, was this day adjudged bankrupt;
and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors to
be holden at Ruatoria on Tuesday, the 11th day of May,
1926, at 11 o'clock a.m.

C. BLACKBURN,
Deputy Official Assignee.
28th April, 1926.