1742

THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.

[No. 46

charged soldiers, their military discharges. If any applicant
so desires he may be examined by the Land Board of any
other district.

The ballot will be held at the Courthouse, Timaru, on
Tuesday, 23rd July, 1929, immediately upon conclusion
of the examination of applicants.

Preference at the ballot will be given to landless applicants
who have one or more children dependent upon 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.

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SCHEDULE.

CANTERBURY LAND DISTRICT.—SETTLEMENT LAND.—
FIRST-CLASS LAND.

Levels County.—Pareora Survey District.—Oakwood
Settlement.

SECTION 4, Block XVI ; Area, 80 acres 2 roods 14 perches ;
capital value, £2,400 ; half-yearly rent, £60.

Weighted with £550, value of improvements comprising
four-roomed dwelling (bathroom and scullery, hot and cold
water, double brick chimney), wooden stable, chaffhouse,
and shearing-shed, fencing, three dams, &c. Of this amount
£150 is payable in cash, the balance of £400 being secured by
an instalment mortgage for a period of twenty years.

Property situated five miles and a half from Timaru, two
miles and a half from Gleniti School. Cream-vans pass.
A good handy little farm. Land for the most part of excellent
quality and suitable for intense cultivation. Should carry
200 ewes and a few dairy cows. About 65 acres suitable for
cropping.

ABSTRACT OF CONDITIONS OF LEASE.

1. Term of lease : Thirty-three years, with a perpetual right
   of renewal for further successive terms 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 1s. (lease
   fee), a half-year’s rent, mortgage fee (£2 2s.), and £150
   (value of improvements). 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 lands 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, Christchurch.

W. STEWART,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

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Settlement Land in Canterbury Land District for Selection on
Renewable Lease.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Christchurch, 18th June, 1929.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undermentioned land
is 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, Christchurch, up to 4 o’clock p.m., on Friday,
19th July, 1929.

Applicants must appear personally before the Land Board
for examination at the Courthouse, Timaru, at 1 o’clock
p.m., on Tuesday, 23rd July, 1929, and must produce
documentary evidence of their financial position or backing,
farming ability and experience, and, in the case of dis-
charged soldiers, their military discharges. If any applicant
so desires he may be examined by the Land Board of any
other district.

The ballot will be held at the Courthouse, Timaru, on
Tuesday, 23rd July, 1929, immediately upon conclusion
of the examination of applicants.

Preference at the ballot will be given to landless applicants
who have one or more children dependent upon 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.

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SCHEDULE.

CANTERBURY LAND DISTRICT.—SETTLEMENT LAND.—
FIRST-CLASS LAND.

Waimate County.—Waimate Survey District.—Lansdown
Settlement.

SECTION 8 and Lots 2 and 3 of Section 7, Block X : Area,
325 acres 0 roods 30 perches. Capital value, £4,520. Half-
yearly rent, £113.

Weighted with £341 9s., value of improvements comprising
dwellinghouse, other buildings, fencing, trees and shelter,
water-supply, &c. Of this amount £141 9s. is payable in
cash ; the balance (£200) is to be secured by an instalment
mortgage for a period of twenty years.

Property situated four miles from Waimate Railway-station
and three miles from Waituna School. Cream-van calls.
Watered by race and water-holes, well and pump, &c.
Suitable for mixed farming. Should carry 450 to 500 ewes,
with cultivation ; 265 acres suitable for cereal cropping, and
root crops can be grown on practically the whole farm.

A two-years remission of rent will be allowed subject to
equivalent value of improvements being effected to the satis-
faction of the Land Board.

ABSTRACT OF CONDITIONS OF LEASE.

1. Term of lease : Thirty-three years, with a perpetual right
   of renewal for further successive terms 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 1s. (lease
   fee), a half-year’s rent, mortgage fee (£2 2s.), and £141 9s.
   (value of improvements). 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 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, Christchurch.

W. STEWART,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.