MAY 31.

12. Roads may be taken through the land 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.

Settlement Lands in Taranaki Land District for Selection on
Renewable Lease.

[District Lands and Survey Office,
New Plymouth, 29th May, 1928.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undermentioned lands
are open for selection on renewable lease under the
Land Act, 1924, and the Land for Settlements Act, 1925,
and applications will be received at the District Lands and
Survey Office, New Plymouth, up to 4 o'clock p.m., on
Tuesday, 12th June, 1928.

Preference at the ballot will be given to landless applicants
who have one or more children dependent on them; to land-
less applicants who within two years immediately preceding
date of ballot have applied for land at least twice unsuccess-
fully; to applicants who have served beyond New Zealand as
members of the Expeditionary Force; to persons engaged
on military service beyond New Zealand in connection with
the late war, if such persons immediately prior to the war
were bona fide residents of New Zealand; and to applicants
who, while domiciled in New Zealand, have served beyond
New Zealand as members of any of His Majesty's Forces in
connection with any war other than the war with Germany.

SCHEDULE.

TARANAKI LAND DISTRICT.-SETTLEMENT LAND.-
SECOND-CLASS LAND.

Patea County.--Opaku Survey District.--Rahu Settlement.
SECTION 3, Block VIII : Area, 876 acres. Capital value,
£800. Half-yearly rent, £20.

Exempt from payment of rent for a period of three years,
provided improvements to the value of £100 are effected
annually during the exemption period.

Situated about twenty-two miles from Waverley and sixteen
miles from Kohi Factory and school. Approximately 400
acres have been felled and grassed, but this is now reverting
to fern and second growth. Balance area is in bush. In its
present condition it is estimated to carry 300 wethers. Well
watered by streams.

Waitomo County.--Karu Settlement.
Section 3s : Area, 408 acres. Capital value, £900. Half-
yearly rent, £22 10s.

Exempt from payment of rent for a period of five years,
provided improvements to the value of the rental remitted
being effected annually.

Weighted with £250, valuation for improvements compris-
ing about 140 chains fencing, whare, and two sheds. A deposit
of £50 is payable on these improvements, and the balance is
to be secured by way of a first mortgage under the Discharged
Soldiers Settlement Act.

Situated about seven miles from Piopio School and dairy
factory, and about fourteen miles from Kopaki Railway-
station. There are about 30 acres suitable for dairying, and
the balance area is suitable for grazing. It is well watered by
streams and springs.

ABSTRACT OF CONDITIONS OF LEASE.

1. Term of lease : Thirty-three years, with a perpetual right
   of renewal for a further successive term of thirty-three years,
   and a right to acquire the freehold.

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

3. Applicants to be twenty-one years of age and upwards.

4. Applicants to furnish with applications statutory declara-
   tion, and, on being declared successful, deposit £1 ls. (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. No person may hold more than one allotment.

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

8. Lessee to reside continuously on the land, and pay all
   rates, taxes, and assessments.

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. Transfer not allowed until expiration of fifth year of
    lease, except under extraordinary circumstances, and then
    only with permission.

11. Roads may be taken through the land at any time
    within seven years; twice the original value to be allowed
    for area taken for such roads.

12. 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.

Land in Taranaki Land District for Selection on Renewable
Lease.

District Lands and Survey Office,
New Plymouth, 29th May, 1928.

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, 12th June, 1928.

Preference at the ballot will be given to landless applicants
who have one or more children dependent on them; to land-
less applicants who, within two years immediately preceding
date of ballot, have applied for land at least twice unsuccess-
fully; to applicants who have served beyond New Zealand as
members of the Expeditionary Force; to persons engaged
on military service beyond New Zealand in connection with
the late war, if such persons immediately prior to the war
were bona fide residents of New Zealand; and to applicants
who, while domiciled in New Zealand, have served beyond
New Zealand as members of any of His Majesty's Forces in
connection with any war other than the war with Germany.

SCHEDULE.

TARANAKI LAND DISTRICT.--SECOND-CLASS LAND.
Taumarunui County.--Rangi Survey District.
(Exempt from Payment of Rent for Five Years.)
SECTION 2, Block IV : Area, 813 acres. Capital value, £810.
Half-yearly rent, £16 4s.

Exempt from payment of rent for a period of five years,
providing improvements to the value of £100 are effected
annually during the exemption period.

Weighted with £1,100, valuation for improvements com-
prising two four-roomed houses, wool-shed, sheep-yards, cow-
shed, whare, 350 acres felled and grassed (of which 150 acres
are now deteriorated), and 350 chains fencing.

This amount is payable in cash or may be secured after
payment of deposit by way of first mortgage to the State
Advances Department.

A dairying and grazing farm situated on the Ongarue River
Road, one mile from Taringamutu Railway-station and school.
Comprises 150 acres of easy flat and ploughable land, 563 acres
of easy spurs, 100 acres of steep hills. Fair soil on papa for-
mation, with deposits of pumice; well watered.

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.

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 applica-
   tions, and, on being declared successful, deposit £1 ls. (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