Dec. 1.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 3589

CROWN LANDS NOTICES.

Lands in Gisborne Land District forfeited.

Department of Lands and Survey, Wellington, 25th November, 1927.

NOTICE is hereby given that the leases and license of the undermentioned lands having been declared forfeited by resolution of the Gisborne Land Board, the said lands have thereby reverted to the Crown under the provisions of the Land Act, 1924, and the Discharged Soldiers Settlement Act, 1915, and amendments.

SCHEDULE.

GISBORNE LAND DISTRICT.

A. D. McLEOD, Minister of Lands.

Land in Southland Land District forfeited.

Department of Lands and Survey,
Wellington, 22nd November, 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 Discharged Soldiers Settlement Act, 1915, and amendments.

SCHEDULE.

SOUTHLAND LAND DISTRICT.—WALLACE COUNTY.

TENURE: S.T.L./S. Lease 22. Section 3s, Allenby Settlement, Block IX, Aparima Hundred. Former lessee: Henry Thomas Leyden. Reason of forfeiture: At request.

A. D. McLEOD, Minister of Lands.

Land in Canterbury Land District forfeited.

Department of Lands and Survey,
Wellington, 25th November, 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 the provisions of the Land Act, 1924, and the Discharged Soldiers Settlement Act, 1915, and amendments.

SCHEDULE.

CANTERBURY LAND DISTRICT.

TENURE: R.L.R. Lot 2, D.P. 1258, part Rural Sections 4050, 4032, 5348, 8367, Block VII, Leeston Survey District. Formerly held by T. H. Dalzell. Reason for forfeiture: Non-compliance with conditions of lease.

A. D. McLEOD, Minister of Lands.

Reserve in Canterbury Land District for Lease by Public Auction.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Christchurch, 26th November, 1927.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undermentioned reserve will be offered for lease by public auction at the District Lands and Survey Office, Christchurch, at 2.30 o’clock p.m. on Thursday, the 12th January, 1928, under the provisions of the Public Reserves and Domains Act, 1908, and amendments.

SCHEDULE.

CANTERBURY LAND DISTRICT.—RANGIORA COUNTY.

RESERVE No. 958, Block VI, Rangiora Survey District: Area, 20 acres. Upset annual rent, £5.

Term of lease: Seven years.

Situated on the south bank of the Ashley River, a little over a mile from Bells Railway-station, by good road. All flat land; fair sandy soil, with a good deal of broom. Suitable for grazing or for use as a holding-paddock.

Abstract of Terms and Conditions of Lease.

1. The purchaser of the lease shall, immediately upon the fall of the hammer, deposit an amount equal to six months’ rent at the rate offered, together with £1 1s. (lease fee), and rent for broken period.

2. Possession will be given on the day of sale.

3. The Commissioner of Crown Lands may at any time resume possession of the land comprised in the lease, or any portion thereof, by giving to the lessee twelve months’ notice in writing of his intention so to do.

4. The lessee shall have no right to compensation either for any improvements that may be placed upon the land or on account of the aforesaid resumption.

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

6. The land shall be used for grazing purposes only, and shall not be broken up or cropped without the written consent of the Commissioner of Crown Lands first had and obtained.

7. The lessee shall destroy all rabbits on the land, and shall prevent their increase or spread to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Crown Lands.

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

9. The rent shall be payable half-yearly in advance, free from all deductions whatsoever.

10. The lease shall be liable to forfeiture in case the lessee shall fail to fulfil any of the conditions of the said lease within sixty days after the date on which the same ought to be fulfilled.

Form of lease may be perused and full particulars obtained at this office.

W. STEWART,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Pastoral Run in Canterbury Land District for Lease.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Christchurch, 30th November, 1927.

NOTICE is hereby given that applications for a lease of the undermentioned land will be received at the District Lands and Survey Office, Christchurch, up to 4 o’clock p.m. on Monday, 16th January, 1928.

Applicants will require to attend at the Land Board meeting on Wednesday, the 18th January, at 10.30 o’clock a.m., for examination, and will require to submit evidence as to their financial position or backing, and ability to successfully handle the property. The ballot will be held immediately upon the conclusion of the examination of applicants.

SCHEDULE.

CANTERBURY LAND DISTRICT.—OXFORD COUNTY.

PASTORAL RUN 248, Blocks V and IX, Okuku, and VIII and XII, Esk Survey Districts: Area, 3,500 acres. Annual rental, £40.

Weighted with £50, valuation for improvements, payable in cash.