JULY 29.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 2391

Milling-timber in Otago Land District for Sale by Public Tender.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Dunedin, 27th July, 1926.
NOTICE is hereby given that written tenders will be received at the District Lands and Survey Office, Dunedin, up till 4 o'clock p.m. on Wednesday, 1st September, 1926, for the purchase of all the matured trees in the homestead plantation on Section 10s, Teviot Settlement, Miller's Flat.
Estimated area: Approximately 4 acres; timber mostly poplar and some pinus insignis. Estimated measurement: 30,000 ft. of box-timber per acre.
Upset price: £80.

CONDITIONS OF SALE.

1. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.
2. A deposit of 10 per cent. to accompany each tender.
3. No trees under 9 in. diameter to be cut.
4. All refuse to be removed and burnt to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Dunedin, or his officers.
5. The cutting and the removal of the timber to be completed within twelve months of the day of acceptance of tender.
6. No unnecessary damage to be done to the land or fencing.
7. In the event of any dispute on any point the decision of the Commissioner of Crown Lands at Dunedin to be final and conclusive.
8. Balance of purchase-money to be paid in cash on acceptance of tender or by arrangement.
   Full particulars may be obtained from the Commissione of Crown Lands, Dunedin.
   R. S. GALBRAITH,
   Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Milling-timber in Southland Land District for Sale by Public Auction.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Invercargill, 27th July, 1926.
NOTICE is hereby given that the right to cut and remove the sawmilling timber on the undermentioned land will be offered for sale by public auction at the District Lands and Survey Office, Invercargill, at 11 o'clock a.m., on Wednesday, 1st September, 1926, under the provisions of the Land Act, 1924, and the timber regulations made thereunder.

SCHEDULE.

SOUTHLAND LAND DISTRICT.
SECTIONS 14 and 15, Block V, Aparima Hundred: Area, 361 acres 3 roods 3 perches.
Estimated quantity of timber in superficial feet: Rimu, 95,000; kahikatea, 60,000; totara, 25,000; miro, 20,000; beech, 30,000: total, 230,000. Upset price, £170.
Time for removal of timber: Two years.
The area has been previously milled, and the timber is somewhat scattered.
Terms of payment: One-fifth of the purchase price and £1 ls. license fee to be paid on the fall of the hammer, and the balance by promissory notes in four equal instalments due in six, nine, twelve, and fifteen months respectively from the 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 such additional conditions as the Commissioner of Crown Lands, in his discretion, considers necessary.
2. The quantities 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 on each lot. 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.
3. The promissory notes will be presented at intervals as indicated in terms of payment, but they may be presented for payment at earlier dates 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.
4. The purchaser of the timber shall have no right to the use of the land.
5. Licensee shall have the right to cut and remove only such trees as can be milled, and shall have no right to split posts, &c., or cut firewood.
6. The licensees 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.
7. If at any time during the currency of the license a Field Inspector or other person duly authorized by the Commissioner of Crown Lands shall report, or it otherwise appears that the timber on any of the said areas 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 and his surety, suspend the 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 amount due on royalty, or otherwise.
8. If the timber on the lot 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 any lot 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 instalments are paid.
11. Should any dispute arise as to boundaries, the decision of the Commissioner of Crown Lands shall be final and conclusive.
12. The lot will be sold generally in accordance with the areas and boundaries as shown on the sale map which may be seen at the Land Office, Invercargill.
    Full particulars may be obtained from the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Invercargill.
    N. C. KENSINGTON,
    Commissioner of Crown Lands.

BANKRUPTCY NOTICES.

In Bankruptcy.

NOTICE is hereby given that dividends are now payable in the undermentioned estates on all proved claims; promissory notes (if any) to be produced for endorsement prior to receiving dividends:
Curd, A. E., of Taumarunui, Farmer—First and final dividend of 2d. in the pound.
Cvitanovich Tadiza (Ted Sweet), of Dargaville, Confectioner —First and final dividend of 4d. in the pound.
Edwards, J. H., of Auckland, Metal-worker—First and final dividend of 4s. in the pound.
Ferneyhough, A. L., of Auckland, Farmer—First and final dividend of 1s. in the pound.
Flood, L. P., of Waitomo, Farmer—Supplementary dividend of 4d. in the pound.
Greenhalgh, T. B., of Epsom, Motor Engineer—First and final dividend of 4s. 1d. in the pound.
Hyde, Chas., of Te Kuiti, Butcher—Supplementary dividend of 7d. in the pound.
Heyworth, J. H., of Pukekohe, Motor Engineer—Supplementary dividend of 3d. in the pound.
Hardwick, W. V., of Papakura, Boot-retailer—Second and final dividend of 9d. in the pound.
Kawe Tame, of Te Kuiti—First and final dividend of 11s. 5d. in the pound.
Livingstone, W., of Auckland, Motor-driver—First and final dividend of 1s. 1d. in the pound.
Morrison, D. E., of Tarukenga, Farmer—First and final dividend of 8d. in the pound.
Ormsby, A. S., of Te Rauamoa, Farmer—First and final dividend of 4d. in the pound.
Tite, P. C. and G. N., of Warkworth, Butchers—First dividend of 5s. 6d. in the pound.
Wackrow, A., of Taumarunui, Confectioner—First dividend of 1s. in the pound.
Wallbank, A. B., of Mount Roskill, Farmer—First dividend of 3d. in the pound.
Whittaker, H. P., of Maungatarata, Storekeeper—First and final dividend of 7s. in the pound.
Wright, Robert, of Tauranga—First and final dividend of 6d. in the pound.
Sharp, J. S., of Aria, Farmer—First dividend of 4d. in the pound; supplementary dividend of 4d. in the pound.
W. S. FISHER,
Auckland, 23rd July, 1926. Official Assignee.