974

THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.

[No. 7

Land in Wellington Land District forfeited.

Department of Lands and Survey,
Wellington, 31st January, 1927.

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. 713. Section 17s, Waddington Settlement. Formerly held by J. F. Black. Reason for forfeiture: Non-compliance with conditions of lease.

A. D. McLEOD, Minister of Lands.

Land in Canterbury Land District forfeited.

Department of Lands and Survey,
Wellington, 27th January, 1927.

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

CANTERBURY LAND DISTRICT.

TENURE: S.T.L./S. 249. Section 3, Dromore Settlement. Formerly held by John Blair. Reason for forfeiture: Non-compliance with conditions of lease.

A. D. McLEOD, Minister of Lands

Reserve in Taranaki Land District for Lease by Public Auction.

District Lands and Survey Office,
New Plymouth, 31st January, 1927.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undermentioned reserve will be offered for lease by public auction at the District Lands and Survey Office, New Plymouth, at 2.30 o’clock p.m. on Friday, the 11th day of March, 1927, under the provisions of the Public Reserves and Domains Act, 1908, and amendments.

SCHEDULE.

TARANAKI LAND DISTRICT.—CLIFTON COUNTY.—WAITARA SURVEY DISTRICT.

SECTION, part 71, Block VII; Area, 5 acres. Upset annual rent, £5.

Term of lease, fourteen years.

The section comprises part of the Clifton Domain, situated on the banks of the Onaire River, and is infested with fern, blackberry, and gorse.

ABSTRACT OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF LEASE.

1. Six months’ rent, together with lease fee of £1 1s., must be paid on the fall of the hammer.

2. The public shall at all times have access on foot to all parts of the demised land not newly laid down in grass.

3. The free right at any time to plant trees on the demised land or to take possession of and fence off any portion of the demised land for the purpose of forming a football or cricket ground or a ground for sports of any kind is reserved to the lessor.

4. No compensation shall be claimed by the lessee, nor shall any be allowed by the Government, on account of any improvements effected by the lessee nor for any other cause.

5. Rent shall be payable half-yearly in advance.

6. The lessee shall have no right to sublet, transfer, or otherwise dispose of the land comprised in the lease, except with the written consent of the Commissioner of Crown Lands first had and obtained.

7. The land shall not be broken up except with the written consent of the Commissioner of Crown Lands first had and obtained.

8. The lessee shall prevent the growth and spread of gorse, broom, and sweetbrier on the land comprised in the lease; and he shall with all reasonable despatch remove or cause to be removed all gorse, broom, sweetbrier, or other noxious weeds or plants as may be directed by the Commissioner of Crown Lands.

9. The lessee will at all times keep all fences, gates, and other structures now erected or which may hereafter be erected on the said land or on the boundaries thereof in good repair, order, and condition, and so yield up the same at the expiration or sooner determination of the said term.

10. The lease shall be for the term of years specified, without right of renewal, but shall be subject to termination by twelve months’ notice in the event of the land being required by the Government.

11. 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 be fulfilled.

12. The lessee shall within six months from the date of lease securely fence the area with a stock-proof fence, and no stock are to be placed thereon until permission is given by the Commissioner of Crown Lands.

The land is described for the general information of intending bidders, 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.

Reserve in Hawke’s Bay Land District for Lease by Public Tender.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Napier, 31st January, 1927.

NOTICE is hereby given that written tenders, marked on the outside of envelope “Tender for Elsthorpe Police Reserve,” will be received at the above office up to 4 o’clock on Monday, 28th February, 1927, for a lease of the undermentioned reserve under the provisions of the Public Reserves and Domains Act, 1908, and amendments.

SCHEDULE.

HAWKE’S BAY LAND DISTRICT.

SECTION 26, Elsthorpe Village (Police Reserve): Area, 2 acres; term, seven years.

Abstract of Terms and Conditions.

1. A half-years’ rent at the rate offered and lease fee of £1 1s. must accompany each tender.

2. Possession will be given on acceptance of tender.

3. The lease shall be for a term of seven years, without right of renewal.

4. The lessee shall have no right to compensation for any improvements that may be placed on the land.

5. The lessee shall have no right to transfer, sublet, or otherwise dispose of the land comprised in the lease, except with the written consent of the Commissioner of Crown Lands first had and obtained.

6. The lessee shall prevent the growth and spread of all noxious weeds on the land, and he shall with all reasonable despatch remove, or cause to be removed, all noxious weeds or plants as may be directed by the Commissioner of Crown Lands.

7. The rent shall be payable half-yearly in advance, free from any deduction whatsoever.

8. The lessee shall discharge all rates, taxes, charges, and other assessments that may become due and payable.

9. Rental payments in arrears for two calendar months shall render the lease liable to termination, or a breach of covenant in the lease, expressed or implied, shall entitle the Crown to re-enter and determine the lease.

Full particulars may be obtained at the District Lands and Survey Office, Napier.

J. D. THOMSON,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Lands in Taranaki Land District for Sale by Public Auction.

District Lands and Survey Office,
New Plymouth, 27th January, 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, New Plymouth, at 2.30 o’clock p.m., on Friday, 11th March, 1927, under the provisions of the Land Act, 1924.

SCHEDULE.

TARANAKI LAND DISTRICT.—FIRST-CLASS LAND.

Clifton County.—Mimi Survey District.

SUBDIVISION 1 of Section 8, Block VIII: Area, 2 acres 0 roods 21 perches. Upset price, £45.