Sept. 6.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 2771

Notice to Mariners No. 51 of 1928.

Marine Department,
Wellington, N.Z., 31st August, 1928.

NEW ZEALAND.—NORTH ISLAND.—HAURAKI GULF.—RIVER THAMES.

(1) Sewer outfall Beacon Light: Obscured sector introduced.

(2) Kauaeranga Channel Beacon Light: Obscured sector introduced.

(2) Tidal Basin: Temporary light to be installed on western (or seaward) tidal-basin beacon.

(4) Tidal Basin: Lighted leading beacons established.

Previous Notices: Wellington Notice No. 35 of 1927, and Nos. 14 and 34 of 1928.

(1) Position: Lat. 37° 08′ 18″ S., long. 175° 31′ 19″ E., on Chart 1108.

Details: This light is obscured from 170° through south and west to 303°.

(2) Position: Lat. 37° 08′ 43″ S., long. 175° 32′ 03″ E., on Chart 1108.

Details: This light is obscured between 123° and 162°.

(3) Position: Lat. 37° 07′ 44″ S., long. 175° 31′ 12″ E., on Chart 1108.

Details: The four-pile beacon having a red surmount referred to in paragraph 3 of Notice No. 35 of 1927, is in course of erection. This beacon will mark the termination of the western (or seaward) tidal wall now under construction. When this beacon has been erected a temporary fixed red light will be shown on it.

(4) Position: Lat 37° 08′ 01″ S., long. 175° 31′ 38″ E., on Chart 1108.

Details: Rear—The four-pile beacon having a black and white surmount referred to in paragraph 1 of Notice No. 35 of 1927, has been erected. This beacon exhibits a flashing white light every 3 seconds, 20 ft., 5 miles; visible between 128° and 140°.

Front—A single-pile beacon exhibiting a small fixed white light, 7 ft., visible over a short distance, has been erected in the Tidal Basin. These beacons, approximately 355 yards apart and in transit 134½°, lead through the entrance into the Tidal Basin.

Remarks: Construction of the western (or seaward) tidal wall, in stone rubble, is proceeding; and dredging is being carried out in the Tidal Basin in the line of Burke Street (Goods) Wharf seaward, and will continue thence in the entrance channel. Further notice will be given concerning the permanent lights which are to be established at the Tidal Basin entrance points.

Charts affected: No. 1108 (plan)—2543.

Publications: List of Lights 1927, Part VI, Nos. 3421 and 3422; New Zealand Pilot, 1919, page 213, et seq.

Authority: Thames Harbour Board, 22/8/28.

G. C. GODFREY, Secretary.

(M. 2/6/21.)

Officiating Ministers for 1928.—Notice No. 29.

Registrar-General’s Office,
Wellington, 4th September, 1928.

PURSUANT to the provisions of the Marriage Act, 1908, the following name of an Officiating Minister within the meaning of the said Act is published for general information:—

The Church of Christ.

Mr. Matthew Bell.

W. W. COOK, Registrar-General.

Officiating Ministers for 1928.—Notice No. 30.

Registrar-General’s Office,
Wellington, 4th September, 1928.

IT is hereby notified that the names of the following Officiating Ministers have been removed from the list of Officiating Ministers under the Marriage Act, 1908, by request:—

The Church of Christ.

Mr. George Howard Earle.

The Ringatu Church.

The Reverend Hemi Tuhi Taare.

The Reverend Patara Te Waaka.

The Reverend H. Tiakiwai.

W. W. COOK, Registrar-General.

New Zealand Fruit-export Control Board.

DECLARATION OF RESULT OF ELECTION OF PRODUCERS’ REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE CANTERBURY—NELSON—MARLBOROUGH PROVINCIAL DISTRICTS.

I, ROBERT WILLIAMSON ATKINSON, Returning Officer for the purposes of the Fruit Control Act, 1924, and the regulations made thereunder, hereby declare the result of the poll taken on Wednesday, the 5th of September, 1928, for the election of a producers’ representative on the New Zealand Fruit-export Control Board for the Provincial Districts of Canterbury, Nelson, and Marlborough to be as follows:—

Candidates. Votes polled.
Brash, Thomas Cuddie .. .. .. 120
Gilbert, Albert .. .. .. 76
Dicker, John .. .. .. 63

I therefore declare the said Thomas Cuddie Brash to be elected.

Dated at Wellington, this 6th day of September, 1928.

R. W. ATKINSON, Returning Officer.

New Zealand Fruit-export Control Board.

DECLARATION OF ELECTION OF PRODUCERS’ REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE HAWKE’S BAY—WELLINGTON PROVINCIAL DISTRICTS.

I, ROBERT WILLIAMSON ATKINSON, Returning Officer for the purposes of the Fruit Control Act, 1924, and the regulations made thereunder, hereby declare

Alexander Morris Robertson,

who was the only person nominated on the 17th day of August, 1928, for the above provincial districts, to be duly elected the producers’ representative on the Board.

Dated at Wellington, this 6th day of September, 1928.

R. W. ATKINSON, Returning Officer.

CROWN LANDS NOTICES.

Land in Wellington Land District forfeited.

Department of Lands and Survey,
Wellington, 3rd September, 1928.

NOTICE is hereby given that the lease of the undermentioned land having been declared forfeited by resolution of the Wellington 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.

WELLINGTON LAND DISTRICT.

TENURE: R.L. Lease No. 190. Section 4, Block II, Whirinaki Survey District. Formerly held by S. Buckland. Reason for forfeiture: Non-compliance with conditions of lease.

A. D. McLEOD, Minister of Lands.

Education Reserve in Canterbury Land District for Lease by Public Tender.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Christchurch, 4th September, 1928.

NOTICE is hereby given that tenders for a lease of the undermentioned reserve will be received at the District Lands and Survey Office, Christchurch, up to 4 o’clock p.m. on Monday, 17th September, 1928, under the provisions of the Education Reserves Act, 1908, and the Public Bodies’ Leases Act, 1908, and amendments.

SCHEDULE.

CANTERBURY LAND DISTRICT.—FIRST-CLASS LAND.

Selwyn County.—Hutt Survey District.

Lot 2 of E.R. 1552, Block VII: Area, 286 acres 3 roods 21 perches.

Weighted with £65, valuation for improvements; payable in cash.

Situated eleven miles from Methven Railway-station and school. Watered by permanent races. Land is of medium to heavy quality, mainly undulating, and with the exception of terrace faces is all ploughable. When in condition, and with turnips, should carry 450 to 500 ewes.