Mar. 21.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 773

First Election of Members of the Music-teachers Registration Board.

PURSUANT to regulations governing the first election of members of the Music-teachers Registration Board, notice is hereby given that as the number of persons nominated for the Auckland, Canterbury, and Otago Districts, as defined by the Music-teachers Registration Act, 1928, does not exceed two in each case, the following duly nominated candidates are deemed to be elected for the respective districts shown:—

District. Nominated Candidates.
Auckland .. .. Harold Barossa Coney.
Seymour Kenneth Phillips.
Canterbury .. .. Alfred James Merton.
Sidney Williamson.
Otago .. .. Victor Edward Galway.
Charles Gray.

A. J. H. BENGE, Returning Officer.

Education Department,
Wellington, 16th March, 1929.

CROWN LANDS NOTICES.

Reserve in Westland Land District for Lease by Public Auction.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undermentioned reserve will be offered for lease by public auction for a term of twenty-one years at the District Lands and Survey Office, Hokitika, on Wednesday, the 10th day of April, at 11 o’clock a.m., under the provisions of the Public Reserves and Domains Act, 1908, and amendments.

SCHEDULE.

WESTLAND LAND DISTRICT.—WESTLAND COUNTY.—KANIERI SURVEY DISTRICT.—KANIERI TOWNSHIP.

SECTION 18 of Reserve 465, Block I, Kanieri Survey District: Area, 34 perches. Upset annual rental, 15s.

Loaded with £100, value of improvements comprising dwelling and fencing.

The section is situated in the Township of Kanieri, about three miles from Hokitika.

A deposit of a half-year’s rent and £1 1s. (lease fee) must be paid on the fall of the hammer, in addition to the amount of the loading for improvements should the purchaser not be the owner of the said improvements.

W. T. MORPETH,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Lands in Westland Land District open for Selection on Renewable Lease.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Hokitika, 20th March, 1929.

NOTICE is hereby given that applications for the undermentioned sections on renewable lease will be received at the District Lands and Survey Office, Hokitika, up to 4 o’clock p.m. on Wednesday, the 24th day of April, 1929.

SCHEDULE.

WESTLAND LAND DISTRICT.

Runanga Borough.—Runanga Village Settlement.

SECTION 7, Block XLIII: Area, 1 rood. Capital value, £30. Renewable lease: Half-yearly rent, 12s.

WESTLAND MINING DISTRICT.—TOWN LAND.

Runanga Borough.—Cobden Survey District.

Section 10, Block V: Area, 1 rood 1 perch. Capital value, £50. Renewable lease: Half-yearly rent, £1.

Section 12, Block XXXV: Area, 1 rood 10 perches. Capital value, £20. Renewable lease: Half-yearly rent, 8s.

Runanga Village Settlement and Runanga Township are situated at the State Coal-mines, about three miles by road and railway from Greymouth.

Plans and full particulars can be obtained from the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Hokitika.

W. T. MORPETH,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

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

District Lands and Survey Office,
Napier, 20th March, 1929.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undermentioned education reserve will be offered for lease by public auction at the District Lands and Survey Office, Napier, at 11 o’clock a.m. on Thursday, 18th April, 1929, under the provisions of the Education Reserves Act, 1928, and the Public Bodies’ Leases Act, 1908, and amendments.

SCHEDULE.

HAWKE’S BAY LAND DISTRICT.—EDUCATION RESERVE.

SECTION 246, Borough of Napier: Area, 39·91 perches. Upset annual rent, £360.

Situated in Dickens Street, Napier. A motor-garage occupies the whole section. Possession will be given on date of sale.

ABSTRACT OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF LEASE.

1. Six months’ rent at the rate offered, and £2 2s. (lease fee) must be deposited on acceptance of bid.

2. Terms of lease, twenty-one years, with perpetual right of renewal for further similar terms at rentals based on fresh valuation under the provisions of the Public Bodies’ Leases Act, 1908.

3. Rent payable half-yearly in advance.

4. Lessee to maintain in good substantial repair all buildings, drains, and fences; and yield up all improvements in good order and condition at the expiration of his lease.

5. Lessee not to transfer, sublet, or subdivide without the consent of the Land Board.

6. Lessee not to carry on any noxious, noisome, or offensive trade upon the land.

7. No liability is accepted on the part of the Crown or of the Land Board to pay to the lessee any compensation for improvements, but if the lease is not renewed upon expiration, or if it is sooner determined, the new lease offered for disposal by public competition will be subject to payment by the incoming tenant of an amount equal to the value of buildings and improvements effected by the original lessee; and the amount so paid by the incoming tenant shall be paid to the original lessee without any deduction except for rent or other payments in arrear.

8. Lease liable to forfeiture if conditions are violated.

9. Lessee to keep buildings insured in the name of the Commissioner of Crown Lands.

10. Interest at the rate of 10 per cent. per annum to be paid on rent in arrear.

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

J. D. THOMSON,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Education Reserve in Taranaki Land District for Lease by Public Auction.

District Lands and Survey Office,
New Plymouth, 19th March, 1929.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undermentioned education reserves will be offered for lease by public auction at the District Lands and Survey Office, New Plymouth, at 2 o’clock p.m. on Thursday, 18th April, 1929, under the provisions of the Education Reserves Act, 1928, and the Public Bodies’ Leases Act, 1908, and amendments.

SCHEDULE.

Clifton County.—Upper Waitara Survey District.

SECTION 6, Block IV: Area, 380 acres. Upset annual rental, £10.

Situated about twelve miles and a half from Okau Junction and about seven miles and a half from Okau School. Cream waggon calls within six miles of section. Post-office at Okau, about six miles and a half distant. Nearest railway-station, Waitara. Of this section, about 100 acres have been felled and grassed, about 70 acres of which have reverted to fern. About 20 chains fencing. A small area on road frontage easy country; balance rough and shady.

Waimate West County.—Town of Manaia.

Sections 1 to 6, and 12 to 17, Block, XXVI: Total area, 3 acres. Upset annual rental, £6.

This area is situated well within the boundary of the Manaia Township, and has a frontage to Kauae, Kapuni, and Taurangaika Streets. It comprises first-class quality flat land, all in grass.