to be removed, all gorse, sweetbrier, broom, or other noxious
weeds or plants as may be directed by the Commissioner of
Crown Lands.

8. The lease shall be liable to forfeiture if the lessee fails
   to fulfil any of the conditions of the said lease within twenty-one days after the date on which the same ought to have
   been fulfilled.

9. The leases shall be for the term of the years as specified
   above, but shall be subject to termination by twelve months'
   notice in the event of the land being required by the Crown.
   The reserves are described for the general information of
   intending buyers, who are recommended, nevertheless, to
   make a personal inspection, as the Department is not responsible for the absolute accuracy of any description.

Further particulars may be obtained at this office.

W. D. ARMIT,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Timber in the Nelson Land District for Sale by Public Auction.
District Lands and Survey Office,
Nelson, 15th June, 1926.
NOTICE is hereby given that the right to cut and remove
the milling-timber on the undermentioned land will
be offered for sale by public auction in one lot at the District
Lands and Survey Office, Nelson, on Wednesday, 21st July,
1926, at 2.30 o'clock p.m.

SCHEDULE.
NELSON LAND DISTRICT.
Sections 79 and 80, Block XV, Oparara Survey District:
Area, 545 acres. Total estimated quantity of milling-timber,
1,936,400 superficial feet, comprising—
Rimu ... 1,884,200 superficial feet.
Kahikatea ... 34,200 "
Beech ... 18,000 "
Upset price: £1,500.
Time for removal of timber : Five years.

Terms of Payment.
One-fifth of the purchase money and £1 1s. license fee to
be paid on the fall of the hammer, balance of purchase-money
will be secured by four “on demand” promissory notes
made and endorsed to the satisfaction of the Commissioner
of Crown Lands and falling due on 1st July, 1927, 1st July,
1928, 1st July, 1929, and 1st July, 1930, respectively. Each
promissory note shall be of an amount equal to one-fifth of
the purchase-money plus 5 per cent. interest from date of
sale.

Conditions of Sale.

1. The right to cut and remove the milling-timber will be
   sold generally in accordance with the following conditions
   and such other conditions as the Commissioner in his discretion considers necessary.

2. The provisions contained in the timber regulations
   under the Land Act, 1924, shall apply, in so far as they are
   applicable to the sale of this timber.

3. The quantities of timber set forth in above Schedule
   are furnished for the information of intending purchasers,
   who are expected, however, to make their own estimate
   previous to the sale. 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 than as stated herein, nor shall any extra
   sum be claimed by the Crown if the quantity of timber is
   found to be in excess of that stated herein.

4. The promissory notes will be presented at the times
   indicated in the terms of payment but they may be presented
   for payment at any time, if more than a due proportion of
   the 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.

5. The purchaser of the timber shall have no right to the
   use of the land.

6. The timber shall be cut in a face and the right is reserved
   to follow up the mill-workings by felling and grassing such
   areas as from time to time are cleared of milling-timber.

7. Cutting must commence within six months from date of
   sale and shall be continuous during currency of the license.

8. The right to lay down and to work tram-lines through
   the land by persons other than the licensee is reserved.

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

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

11. 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.

12. All the timber, whether standing, felled, or in logs,
    shall remain the property of the Crown until the purchase-
    money is paid in full.

13. Should any dispute arise as to the boundaries the
    decision of the Commissioner shall be final and conclusive.

Full particulars may be obtained at this office.

A. F. WATERS,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

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

District Lands and Survey Office,
Napier, 15th June, 1926.
NOTICE is hereby given that the undermentioned education reserves will be offered for lease by public auction
for a term of twenty-one years, with the perpetual right of
renewal for further successive terms of twenty-one years, at
the District Lands and Survey Office, Napier, on Wednesday,
4th August, 1926, at 10.30 o’clock a.m., 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 RESERVES.
Borough of Napier.
Area. Upset Annual Rental.
LOT 1 of Suburban Section 2 .. 2 0 10 0 0
,, 2 ,, .. 2 0 12 0 0
,, 3 ,, .. 2 0 12 0 0
,, 4 ,, .. 2 0 12 0 0
,, 5 ,, .. 2 0 12 0 0
,, 6 ,, .. 2 0 12 10 0
,, 7 ,, .. 2 0 12 10 0
,, 8 ,, .. 2 0 12 10 0
,, 9 ,, .. 2 0 12 10 0
,, 10 ,, .. 1 36 13 0 0
,, 11 ,, .. 1 36 13 0 0
,, 12 ,, .. 1 35 13 10 0

The above sections are situated on the western extremity
of Scinde Island, with access from Havelock Road. The
greater portion of the area is steep slope, but there is sufficient
flat land on each section on which to build. The sections
command an extensive view of the surrounding district, and
should prove desirable residential sites. Within five minutes
of a regular motor-bus service.

ABSTRACT OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF LEASE.

1. One half-year’s rent at the rate offered, valuation for
   improvements, rent for the broken period, and lease and
   registration fees (£2 2s.) must be paid for on the fall of the
   hammer.

2. Term of lease, twenty-one years from date of sale, with
   perpetual right of renewal for successive terms of twenty-one
   years.

3. Rent of renewal lease to be fixed by arbitration. If
   lessee does not desire a new lease at the end of the term, land
   to be leased by auction.

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

5. Lessee to cultivate and improve the land and keep it
   clear of weeds; creeks, drains, and watercourses to be kept
   open.

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

7. Buildings which may be erected on the land to be kept
   in good repair and condition.

8. No gravel to be removed from the land without the
   consent of the Land Board.

9. Lessee will not carry on any offensive trade.

10. Lessee to give notice to the Land Board before making
    improvements.

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

12. Lease liable to forfeiture if conditions are violated.

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

J. D. THOMSON,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.