July 19.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 2255

SECOND SCHEDULE.
Waitomo County.—Paki Survey District.

Lot 1 of Section 2, Block III: 20 acres 0 roods 28 perches. Upset annual rental, £50. Term: Twelve years.

This section is situated at the end of the Waimiha Road, and comprises the old mill site and access road thereto, originally held by Mr. T. Sowersby.

ABSTRACT OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF LEASE.

Land in First Schedule.

1. Six months rent at the rate offered, together with £1 1s. (lease fee), must be paid on the fall of the hammer.

2. The lease is for a term of twenty-one years, with a right of renewal for a further period of twenty-one years at a rental to be determined by arbitration.

3. Residence is not compulsory. No compensation will be allowed for any improvements effected; but the lessee, on the expiration or sooner determination of the lease, contingent on the terms and conditions being complied with, may remove any buildings erected on the area.

4. All bush felled is to be removed to an agreed upon place before burning.

5. The lessee will be liable for any damage to the bush on the adjoining lands.

6. The area felled is to be sown in approved grasses prior to the expiration or sooner determination of the lease.

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

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

9. 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.

10. 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.

Land in Second Schedule.

1. Six months rent at the rate offered, together with £1 1s. (lease fee), must be paid on the fall of the hammer.

2. The lease is for a term of twelve years, with no right of renewal.

3. Residence is not compulsory. No compensation will be allowed for any improvements effected; but the lessee, on the expiration or sooner determination of the lease, contingent on the terms and conditions being complied with, may remove any buildings erected on the area.

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

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

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 lessor accepts no responsibility for the upkeep of the access road leading from the end of the Waimiha Road to the sawmill-site.

8. 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.

Full particulars may be obtained from the Commissioner of Crown Lands, New Plymouth.

W. D. ARMIT,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Lands in Taranaki Land District for Selection on Renewable Lease.

District Lands and Survey Office,
New Plymouth, 17th July, 1928.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undermentioned lands are 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, 31st July, 1928.

Preference at the ballot will be given to landless applicants who have one or more children dependent on them; to landless applicants who, within two years immediately preceding date of ballot, have applied for land at least twice unsuccessfully; 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.

Waitomo County.—Aria Survey District.

PART NATIONAL ENDOWMENT.

(Exempt from payment of Rent for Five Years.)

SECTIONS 2 and 11, Block VI: Area, 410 acres 1 rood 27 perches. Capital value, £310. Half-yearly rent, £6 4s.

Exempt from payment of rent for a period of five years provided improvements to the value of £50 are effected annually during the exemption period.

Weighted with £1,530, valuation for improvements comprising six-roomed house, wool-shed and yards, about 400 chains of fencing, and about 400 acres of felling and grassing. This amount is either payable in cash or may be secured by way of first mortgage by arrangement with the Superintendent, State Advances Department.

This section fronts the Paro and Waitewhena Roads, and is situated about seven miles from Aria Township. It is subdivided into seven paddocks. About 300 acres is in fair pasture. In its present condition the area is estimated to carry 250 ewes and 25 head of cattle. The soil is of a light clay quality on papa and sandstone formation.

Whangamomona County.—Pouatu Survey District.

NATIONAL ENDOWMENT.

(Exempt from payment of Rent for Six Years.)

Section 18, Block XV: Area, 659 acres. Capital value, £180. Half-yearly rent, £3 12s.

Exempt from payment of rent for a period of six years provided improvements to the value of £20 are effected annually during the exemption period.

Weighted with £675, valuation for improvements comprising six-roomed dwelling, two sheds, about 160 chains of fencing, and about 350 acres felling and grassing. This amount is either payable in cash or may be secured by way of first mortgage by arrangement with the Superintendent, State Advances Department.

This section is situated about eight miles and a half from the Kohuratahi Railway-station and four miles from the Kohuratahi School. It is subdivided into seven paddocks. About 100 acres is undulating country; balance is fairly steep. In its present condition the property is estimated to carry 100 dry sheep and 15 dairy cows.

Waitomo County.—Mapara Survey District.

(Exempt from payment of Rent for Five Years.)

Section 1, Block III: Area, 612 acres 0 roods 21 perches. Capital value, £300. Half-yearly rent, £6.

Exempt from payment of rent for a period of five years provided improvements to the value of £30 are effected annually during the exemption period.

Weighted with £110, valuation for improvements comprising about 100 chains fencing and about 30 acres fair pasture. This amount may be paid either in cash or in five annual instalments with interest at 5 per cent., after payment of a deposit of £20.

Situated on the Aramatai Road, about six miles from the Kopaki Railway-station. Subdivided into two paddocks. When improved, it is estimated to carry 100 ewes and 25 dairy cows. Ragwort is prevalent, and initial stocking with sheep is necessary.

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 in advance 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 applications, and, on being declared successful, deposit £1 1s. (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.

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