Dec. 23.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 3539

Land in Gisborne Land District forfeited.

Department of Lands and Survey,
Wellington, 10th December, 1926.

NOTICE is hereby given that the license of the under-mentioned land having been declared forfeited by resolution of the Gisborne Land Board, the said land has thereby reverted to the Crown, under the provisions of the Land Act, 1924.

SCHEDULE.

GISBORNE LAND DISTRICT.

TENURE: O.R.P. License No. 613. Sections 20 and 21. Block II, Motu Survey District. Licensee: J. Johnston. Reason for forfeiture: Non-compliance with conditions of license.

A. D. McLEOD, Minister of Lands.

Land in Wellington Land District forfeited.

Department of Lands and Survey,
Wellington, 16th December, 1926.

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

SCHEDULE.

WELLINGTON LAND DISTRICT.

TENURE: L.S.R.L. Lease No. 469. Section 1, McDonell Settlement. Formerly held by C. J. McDonell. Reason for forfeiture: Non-compliance with conditions of lease.

A. D. McLEOD, Minister of Lands.

Land in the Wellington Land District forfeited.

Department of Lands and Survey,
Wellington, 11th December, 1926.

NOTICE is hereby given that the license of the under-mentioned land having been declared forfeited by resolution of the Wellington Land Board, the said land has thereby reverted to the Crown, under provisions of the Land Act, 1924.

SCHEDULE.

WELLINGTON LAND DISTRICT.

TENURE: O.R.P. License No. 1282. Sections 26, 27, and 28. Block I, Umutoi Survey District. Formerly held by T. Dennis. Reason of forfeiture: Non-compliance with conditions of license.

J. A. YOUNG,
For Minister of Lands.

Land in the Otago Land District forfeited.

Department of Lands and Survey,
Wellington, 16th December, 1926.

NOTICE is hereby given that the lease of the under-mentioned land having been declared forfeited by resolution of the Otago Land Board, the said land has thereby reverted to the Crown under the provisions of the Land Act, 1924, and the Land for Settlements Act, 1925.

SCHEDULE.

OTAGO LAND DISTRICT.

TENURE: Renewable lease (Settlement). Lease No. 255. Section 2A, Bellamy Settlement. Lessee, George Donaldson. Reason for forfeiture: Non-compliance with conditions of lease.

A. D. McLEOD, Minister of Lands.

Land in Taranaki Land District for Selection on Renewable Lease.

District Lands and Survey Office,
New Plymouth, 20th December, 1926.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undermentioned section is open for selection on renewable lease under the Land Act, 1924; and applications will be received at the District Lands and Survey Office, New Plymouth, up to 4 o’clock p.m. on Tuesday, 25th January, 1927.

Applicants must appear personally before the Land Board for examination at the District Lands and Survey Office, New Plymouth, on Wednesday, 26th January, 1927, at 2 o’clock p.m., but if any 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.

TARANAKI LAND DISTRICT.

(Exempt from Rent for Four Rears.)
Waitomo County.—Mokau Survey District.

SECTION 1, Block 1: Area, 600 acres; capital value, £1,310; half-yearly rent, £26 4s.

Situated on the Wairoma Road about seven miles from Aria, and reached via the Totoro Road for about six miles and then about one mile along the Wairoma Road. Section comprises about 50 acres of rich river flats, very suitable for dairying. There are other flats upon the property aggregating about another 50 acres, but these are scattered. Balance of area comprises easy hills, of which about 100 acres has been felled and grassed. There is a considerable amount of blackberry and gorse on the flats and some isolated patches on the felled portion of the hill country. The section is well watered and the soil is of first-class quality. The capital value of the section includes valuation for four-roomed dwelling, 2 sheds, and 100 chains of fencing.

Special Condition.

In addition to the ordinary improvement requirements, the lessee will be required to expend a sum each year equal to the amount of rent remitted, in the general improvement of the section, by way of manuring, upkeep of improvements, &c.

ABSTRACT OF CONDITIONS OF LEASE.

1. Term of lease, sixty-six years, with a perpetual right of renewal for further successive terms of sixty-six years; but without right of purchase.

2. Rent, 4 per cent. per annum on the capital value, payable on 1st January and 1st July in each year.

3. Applicants to be seventeen years of age and upwards.

4. Applicants to furnish statutory declaration with applications, 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. Applications made on the same day are deemed to be simultaneous.

6. Order of selection is decided by ballot.

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

8. Residence is to commence within four years in bush land or swamp land, and within one year in open or partly open land, and to be continuous for ten years. Under certain conditions personal residence may be dispensed with.

9. 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.

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

11. Transfer not allowed until completion of two years’ continuous residence, except under extraordinary circumstances, and then only with permission.

12. 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.

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

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

W. D. ARMIT,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.