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(8) All tenders should be marked on the outside of the envelope “Tender for Farm.”
(9) Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.
The property is described for the information of intending tenderers, who are recommended, nevertheless, to make a personal inspection, as the Department accepts no responsibility for any inaccuracy, error, or omission in the particulars and conditions of sale.

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

Leasehold Interest for Sale by Public Tender.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Wellington, 9th March, 1927.

NOTICE is hereby given that written tenders will be received at the District Lands and Survey Office, Wellington, up to 4 o’clock p.m. on Monday, 28th March, 1927, for the purchase of the leasehold interests in the undermentioned properties under the provisions of the Discharged Soldiers Settlement Act, 1915, and amendments.

SCHEDULE.

WELLINGTON LAND DISTRICT.

SECTIONS 3 and 4, Block V, Hunua Survey District: Area, 388 acres 2 roods 29 perches (Section 3—199 acres 22 perches; and Section 4—189 acres 2 roods 7 perches). Tenure, O.R.P. License (North Waimarino Improved Farm Settlement). Capital value, £929 19s. 1d. (Section 3—£478 14s. 4d.; and Section 4—£451 4s. 9d.). Annual rental, £46 10s. (Section 3—£23 18s. 8d.; and Section 4—£22 11s. 4d.)

[NOTE.—There are improvements included in the capital values of the two sections valued at £452 17s. 7d., and belonging to the Crown.]

A mixed-farming proposition situated on the Makokomiko Road, about two miles and a half from Piriaka Railway-station, school, and dairy factory. Access by metalled road. The farm comprises fairly high-lying country, sunny aspect, well watered by permanent streams, and carrying a fair soil—portion on rhyolite and portion on papa formation. About 45 acres flat, 150 acres undulating, and balance hilly to steep. Total area felled and grassed, but going back to fern and scrub.

Fencing.—About 500 chains in fair order.

Buildings.—Section 3: Four-roomed dwelling, cowbyre, &c., in fair condition; Section 4: Dwelling and sheds in poor condition.

TERMS OF SALE.

Tenders may be submitted for—
(a) Purchase by cash, or
(b) Not less than 10 per cent. cash, and balance purchase-money on first mortgage to the Crown.

Tenderers should state clearly under which heading the tender is submitted, and if under (b) the amount of the cash deposit tendered should be stated.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.

Mortgage to Crown.—The terms of the memorandum of first mortgage to the Crown for the balance of purchase-money if purchased under the heading (b) are as follows:—
(1) If the successful tenderer is a “Discharged Soldier” within the meaning of the Discharged Soldiers Settlement Act, 1915, or amendments thereof, and is entitled to the benefits thereunder, the amount will be secured by a first mortgage, repayable by half-yearly instalments of principal and interest over a period of 36½ years. The mortgage to be in the form provided by the regulations under the Discharged Soldiers Settlement Act, with the necessary modifications. Half-yearly instalment of principal and interest on loan of £100—£3. Interest: 5 per cent. per annum.
(2) If the successful tenderer is any one other than a “Discharged Soldier” the amount will be secured by a first mortgage, repayable by half-yearly instalments of principal and interest over a period of 34½ years. The mortgage to be in the form provided by the regulations aforementioned, with the necessary modifications. Basis for calculation of instalments: Half-yearly instalment of principal and interest on loan of £100—£3 5s. Interest: 5½ per cent. per annum.

Rebate.—Instalments are subject to a rebate of one-tenth of the interest comprised therein if paid within fourteen (14) days of due date.

NOTE.—Attention is drawn to the provision that, whilst the property is subject to a mortgage under the provisions of the Discharged Soldiers Settlement Act, no transfer, assignment, under-letting, or other disposition of the property or part thereof may be made without the consent of the Hon. the Minister of Lands.

CONDITIONS OF SALE, ETC.

(1) Tenders must be accompanied by a post-office order, marked cheque, or bank draft, in favour of the Receiver of Land Revenue, Wellington, for £50 (fifty pounds) to be applied in part payment of the purchase-money in the case of acceptance of the tender, and to be returned without interest in the case of non-acceptance of the tender.
(2) Upon being notified of acceptance, the successful tenderer must arrange for the completion of the purchase and payment of the balance of purchase-money or deposit as the case may be on the 11th day of April, 1927, at the office of Mr. W. A. Izard, Crown Solicitor at Wanganui, or such other place as the Commissioner of Crown Lands shall in writing appoint.
(3) All costs and incidental expenses (including Crown Solicitor’s costs) in and about the preparation and completion of the transfer and mortgage for the balance purchase-money (if any) shall be borne by the successful tenderer, and the memorandum of transfer shall be submitted to Mr. W. A. Izard, Crown Solicitor, for approval at least seven days before the date appointed for completion of sale.
(4) Possession will be given and taken on the day of acceptance of the tender.
(5) All rent, rates, taxes (except land-tax), and other outgoings shall be apportioned as at the date of acceptance of tender.
(6) The property shall be at the sole risk of the successful tenderer as from the date of acceptance of tender.
(7) If the successful tenderer shall fail to pay the deposit or balance purchase-money, or complete the purchase, or fail to comply with these conditions of sale, his deposit will be absolutely forfeited to the Commissioner of Crown Lands. This condition shall not prejudice the right of the Commissioner to sue for specific performance or damages.
(8) All tenders should be marked on the outside of the envelope “Tender for Farm.”
(9) Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.
The property is described for the information of intending tenderers, who are recommended, nevertheless, to make a personal inspection, as the Department accepts no responsibility for any inaccuracy, error, or omission in the particulars and conditions of sale.

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

BANKRUPTCY NOTICES.

In Bankruptcy.—In the Supreme Court held at Auckland.

NOTICE is hereby given that CHARLES HALLARD ALLAN, of Towai, Farmer, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors to be held at my office, Whangarei, on Friday, the 18th day of March, 1927, at 10 o’clock a.m.

E. P. RAMSEY,
Deputy Official Assignee.

1st March, 1927.

In Bankruptcy.—In the Supreme Court held at Auckland.

NOTICE is hereby given that EDWARD TURNER, of 26 Napier Avenue, Takapuna, Commission Agent, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors to be held at my office on Wednesday, the 16th day of March, 1927, at 11 o’clock a.m.

G. N. MORRIS,
Deputy Official Assignee.

3rd March, 1927.

In Bankruptcy.—In the Supreme Court held at Auckland.

NOTICE is hereby given that ALFRED WILLIAM AITKEN, of Brown’s Bay, Storekeeper, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors to be held at my office on Thursday, the 17th day of March, 1927, at 11 o’clock a.m.

G. N. MORRIS,
Official Assignee.

4th March, 1927.

In Bankruptcy.—In the Supreme Court held at Hamilton.

NOTICE is hereby given that HENRY JAMES LEE, of Whatawhata, Farmer, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors to be held at the Courthouse, Hamilton, on Monday, the 14th day of March, 1927, at 10.30 o’clock a.m.

V. H. SANSON,
Deputy Official Assignee.

5th March, 1927.

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