JUNE 10.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 1625

Land in Canterbury Land District forfeited.

Department of Lands and Survey,
Wellington, 2nd June, 1926.

NOTICE is hereby given that the lease of the under-mentioned land having been declared forfeited by resolution of the Canterbury Land Board, the said land has thereby reverted to the Crown, under the provisions of the Land Act, 1924, and the Discharged Soldiers Settlement Act, 1915, and amendments.

SCHEDULE.

CANTERBURY LAND DISTRICT.

TENURE: S.T.L./S. 205. Section 4, Isleworth Settlement. Formerly held by E. J. Anstiss. Reason for forfeiture: Non-compliance with conditions of lease.

R. A. WRIGHT, for Minister of Lands.

Timber in Taranaki Land District for Sale by Public Auction.

District Lands and Survey Office,
New Plymouth, 8th June, 1926.

NOTICE is hereby given that the right to cut and remove the timber on the undermentioned land will be offered for sale by public auction at the District Lands and Survey Office, New Plymouth, on Wednesday, the 21st day of July, 1926, at 10 o’clock a.m., under the provisions of the Land Act, 1924, and the timber regulations thereunder.

SCHEDULE.

TARANAKI LAND DISTRICT.

SUBDIVISION 1 of Section 1, Block V, Mapara Survey District: Area, 227 acres.

Situated on the Ohirea Road about three miles and a quarter from Mangapehi and two miles and a half from Kopaki Railway-stations respectively.

Estimated quantities in superficial feet: 320,000 kahikatea, 2,728,000 rimu.

Upset price: £3,800.

Time for removal of timber: Two years from date of sale.

CONDITIONS OF SALE.

1. The right to cut and remove the timber will be sold generally in accordance with the provisions of the Land Act, 1924, the timber regulations made thereunder, and the following conditions, and may contain such additional conditions as the Commissioner in his discretion considers necessary in the interests of the Crown or of the public.

2. The quantities of the various timbers set forth in the above Schedule are approximate only, and are furnished for the information of intending purchasers, who are expected, previous to the sale, to make their own estimate of the quantity of timber. No contract for purchase shall be voidable, nor shall the licensee be entitled to any abatement in price, by reason of the said timber being of less quantity, quality, and kind as stated herein; nor shall any extra sum be claimed by the Crown if for any reason the quantity of timber is found to be in excess of that stated herein.

3. The successful bidder shall purchase the whole of the timber, and shall, on the fall of the hammer, pay in cash a deposit of £500, together with £1 1s. license fee, and shall also deposit four promissory notes each for one-quarter of the balance of purchase-money, each payable on demand and endorsed by two persons to be approved by the Commissioner of Crown Lands. These promissory notes will be presented, the first at an interval of six months from the date of sale and the others at subsequent intervals of six months; but they may be presented for payment at earlier dates if more than a due proportion of timber is found to be cut, or should any breach of the conditions occur, or if in the opinion of the Commissioner the interest of the Crown is jeopardized.

4. The licensee shall have the right to cut only such rimu and kahikatea as can be milled, and shall have no right to the use of the land, to cut posts, &c., or firewood. The totara on the land is reserved to the Crown, and must not be cut.

5. The licensee shall have the right to construct and use such tramway or tramways as may be found necessary to the proper milling and removal of the timber.

6. The timber shall be cut in a face from such areas and in such order as the Commissioner may arrange, and the Crown reserves the right of following up the mill-workings by felling and grassing such areas as from time to time have been cleared of milling-timber, or of disposing of the land. Sufficient timber shall be left for fencing and general farming purposes.

7. The licensee shall not put, throw, or place, or allow to be put, thrown, or placed, into any river, stream, watercourse, or into any place where it may be washed into any river, stream, or watercourse, any sawdust or sawmill-refuse.

8. If the timber is unsold at auction, the right to cut it at the upset price will remain open for application until further notice.

9. No compensation will be given, nor shall any be claimed, for any error, discrepancy, or misdescription whatever in respect of the timber or in these conditions.

10. All the timber (whether standing or felled or in logs) shall remain the property of the Crown until all the installments are paid.

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

12. If at any time during the currency of this license the Crown Lands Ranger or other person duly authorized by the Commissioner of Crown Lands shall report, or it otherwise appears, that the timber on the said area is being improperly cut, or that the interests of the Crown or settlers are prejudiced, or for any other reason, the Commissioner of Crown Lands may, by notice in writing to the licensee or his surety, suspend his license pending investigation, and the Commissioner may cancel such license if it is found that its conditions have been infringed, without prejudice to any proceedings for damage done, recovery of amounts due on royalty, or otherwise.

Sale plans and full particulars may be obtained from the Commissioner of Crown Lands, New Plymouth.

W. D. ARMIT,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Education Reserve in the Wellington Land District for Lease by Public Auction.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Wellington, 8th June, 1926.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undermentioned education reserve will be offered for lease by public auction at the Druids’ Hall, Marton, at 2.30 o’clock p.m. on Thursday, the 15th July, 1926, under the provisions of the Education Reserves Act, 1908, and amendments, and the Public Bodies’ Leases Act, 1908.

SCHEDULE.

WELLINGTON LAND DISTRICT.

Rangitikei County.—Rangitoto Survey District.

PART Section 20, Rangitikei Agricultural Reserve, Block II: Area, 80 acres 3 roods 39 perches; upset annual rental, £32. Weighted with £6, valuation for fencing, payable in cash on the fall of the hammer.

This section is situated about four miles from Marton, with access to the main road between Marton and Bonny Glen. Comprises easy undulating country, all ploughable when cleared, but at present badly infested with gorse. Soil is of a light loam, resting on papa formation. No permanent water. Altitude, 500 ft. above sea-level.

Term of lease: Twenty-one years, with perpetual right of renewal.

ABSTRACT OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF LEASE.

1. A half-year’s rent at the rate offered, and lease and registration fee £2 2s., to be paid on the fall of the hammer.

2. Term of lease as stated.

3. Rent of renewal lease to be fixed by arbitration. If lessee does not desire a new lease at the end of any term, land to be leased by auction. The incoming lessee to pay the value (to be handed over to the outgoing lessee) of the improvements effected, with the consent of the Land Board. Failing disposal, the land and improvements to revert to the Crown without compensation.

4. Land Board to approve of improvements proposed.

5. No transfer or sublease allowed without the consent of the Land Board.

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

7. Lease will be registered under the Land Transfer Act.

8. Lessee to pay all rates, taxes, and assessments.

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

10. Lessee not to remove any gravel without the consent of the Land Board.

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

12. Lease is liable to forfeiture if conditions violated.

Full particulars may be obtained from the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Wellington.

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