1124
THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.
[No. 23

Temporary Light.—During alterations, from about 9th May to about 20th June, 1927, a temporary light of low power will be shown at an elevation of 70 ft. from a temporary wooden framework structure, 25 ft. high, erected on the seaward side of the present tower. The character of the temporary light will be group-flashing white, showing four flashes every twenty seconds, thus: flash ½ sec., eclipse 1 sec.; flash ½ sec., eclipse 1 sec.; flash ½ sec., eclipse 1 sec.; flash ½ sec., eclipse 15 secs.

Remarks.—In other respects the light will be unaltered. Further notice will be given when the alterations have been carried out.

Charts affected.—
Admiralty Chart No. 25—Backstairs Passage.
„ No. 1014—Cape Jervis to Rivoli Bay.
„ No. 2389—St. Vincent and Spencer Gulfs.
„ No. 2759B—Australia, southern portion.

Publications affected.—Admiralty List of Lights and Time Signals, Part VI, 1924, No. 2385. Australia Pilot, Part I, first edition, 1918, page 284.

CROWN LANDS NOTICES.

Land in Southland Land District forfeited.

Department of Lands and Survey,
Wellington, 11th April, 1927.

NOTICE is hereby given that the lease of the under-mentioned land having been declared forfeited by resolution of the Southland 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.

SOUTHLAND LAND DISTRICT.

TENURE: R.L. L.S. Lease No. 52. Section 4, Ardlussa Settlement, Block VII, Hokonui Survey District. Former lessee: William John Voight. Reason for forfeiture: At request.

G. JAS. ANDERSON,
For Minister of Lands.

Land in Nelson Land District forfeited.

Department of Lands and Survey,
Wellington, 11th April, 1927.

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

SCHEDULE.

NELSON LAND DISTRICT.

LEASE No. R.L. 473. Section 10, Block V, Brighton Survey District. Formerly held by Ambrose Coe. Reason for forfeiture: Non-compliance with conditions of lease.

G. JAS. ANDERSON,
For Minister of Lands.

Settlement Land for Sale by Auction for Cash or on Deferred Payments.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Dunedin, 20th April, 1927.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undermentioned lands will be offered for sale by public auction for cash or on deferred payments at the District Lands and Survey Office, Dunedin, on Monday, 23rd May, 1927, at 2.30 o’clock p.m., under the provisions of the Land for Settlements Act, 1925, and the Land Act, 1924.

SCHEDULE.

OTAGO LAND DISTRICT.—SECOND-CLASS LAND.

Clifton Settlement.—Clutha County.—Clutha and Pomahaka Survey Districts.

SECTION 32s: Area, 641 acres 3 roods 36 perches. Upset price, £4,500.

Section 36s (homestead): Area, 790 acres 3 roods 6 perches. Upset price, £4,460.

Section 37s: Area, 802 acres 3 roods 13 perches. Upset price, £4,820.

CONDITIONS OF SALE.

Each farm will be submitted at the upset price stated above, and will be for sale to the highest bidder, provided he is passed as a suitable tenant by the Land Board of the Otago Land District, and provided he is able to make the required statutory declaration.

The upset prices include all buildings that may be on the land.

The successful bidder may elect to pay cash or purchase on the deferred-payment system. If bought for cash, 20 per cent. of the total price must be paid on the fall of the hammer, and the balance, together with the Crown grant fee, within thirty days from the date of the sale. If purchased on the deferred-payment system, the terms will be as follows:—

(1) Term of license: Thirty-four and one-half years.

(2) Deposit: Five per centum of the price of the land, together with £1 1s., license fee.

(3) The balance of the purchase-money, together with interest thereon at the rate of 5½ per centum per annum, shall be payable by half-yearly instalments extending over the above-mentioned period.

(4) With the first half-yearly instalment there shall be paid the interest on balance of purchase-money for period between date of license and 1st July, 1927.

(5) The licensee shall have the right at any time during the currency of his license to pay off either the whole of the purchase-money or any half-yearly instalment or instalments thereof then remaining unpaid.

(6) Upon payment of the purchase-money in full, and of all interest thereon, a certificate of title in respect of the land purchased shall be issued to the purchaser on payment of the prescribed Crown grant fee.

(7) The interest of the licensee shall be liable to forfeiture in the event of his failure to pay any instalment of principal and interest due under the license or to comply with any of the conditions thereof.

(8) Bidders to be twenty-one years of age and upwards.

(9) Purchaser shall execute required statutory declaration, and shall execute license within thirty days after being notified that it is ready for signature.

(10) Licensee to pay all rates, taxes, and assessments.

(11) Roads may be taken through the lands at any time within seven years from date of license.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS.

(1) All buildings must be kept insured in the name of the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Dunedin, on behalf of His Majesty the King, in the State Fire Office, at the expense of the purchaser on deferred payments, and must be maintained and kept insured as stated until completion of purchase.

(2) The purchaser of Section 32s will be required to pay in cash £186 for ten stacks thereon, and £300 for growing turnips.

(3) The purchaser of Section 36s will be required to pay £200 for 63 acres of growing turnips, and £112 for six stacks of oaten sheaves.

(4) The purchaser of Section 37s will be required to pay £66 for six stacks of oaten sheaves and £90 for 50 acres of growing turnips.

(5) The purchaser (should he be other than the recent occupier) of Section 32s will be required to pay for the ploughing recently done, at the rate of 12s. per acre.

(6) The right is reserved to the Crown to make such conditions and arrangements as are considered necessary by the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Dunedin, for settlers to obtain supplies of water from the various springs on the settlement, and in the event of there being any dispute the decision of the Commissioner shall be final and conclusive.

Plans and full details may be obtained at this office.

R. S. GALBRAITH,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.