MAY 7.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 1443

ABSTRACT OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF LEASE.

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

2. Term of lease, twenty-one years, with perpetual right of renewal for further similar terms at rentals based on fresh valuations under the provisions of the Public Bodies' Leases Act, 1908. Possession will be given and taken on 1st July, 1931.

3. Rent payable half-yearly in advance.

4. Lessee to maintain in good substantial repair all buildings, drains, and fences; to keep clear all creeks, drains, ditches, and watercourses; to trim all live hedges; 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 use or remove any gravel without the consent of the Land Board.

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

8. 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 for other payments in arrear.

9. Lessee liable to forfeiture if conditions are violated.

10. Lessee to keep buildings insured.

11. 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, Wellington.

H. W. C. MACKINTOSH,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

(L. and S. 20/563.)

BANKRUPTCY NOTICES.

In Bankruptcy.

NOTICE is hereby given that CHARLES EDWIN NICHOLSON, of Rawene, Launch-proprietor, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors to be held at my office, Courthouse, Whangarei, on Thursday, the 7th day of May, 1931, at 10 o'clock a.m.

Dated at Whangarei, this 27th day of April, 1931.

A. L. TRESIDDER,
Official Assignee.

In Bankruptcy.

NOTICE is hereby given that HERBERT RAYMOND CURRY, of Parakao, near Whangarei, Sawmill Hand, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors to be held at my office, Courthouse, Whangarei, on Friday, the 8th day of May, 1931, at 10 o'clock a.m.

Dated at Whangarei, this 28th day of April, 1931.

A. L. TRESIDDER,
Official Assignee.

In Bankruptcy.

NOTICE is hereby given that THOMAS WILLIAM OLDHAM BENNETT, of Awanui, Service-car Driver, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors to be held at my office, Courthouse, Whangarei, on Wednesday, the 13th day of May, 1931, at 10 o'clock a.m.

Dated at Whangarei, this 30th day of April, 1931.

A. L. TRESIDDER,
Official Assignee.

In Bankruptcy.—In the Supreme Court of New Zealand.

NOTICE is hereby given that ALAN MURRAY McCALLUM, of Morrinsville, Motor Salesman, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors to be held at the Courthouse, Morrinsville, on Tuesday, the 12th day of May, 1931, at 10.30 o'clock a.m.

Dated at Hamilton, this 30th day of April, 1931.

V. R. CROWHURST,
Official Assignee.

In Bankruptcy.—In the Supreme Court of New Zealand.

NOTICE is hereby given that ALBERT KENNICK LARSEN, late of Napier, now of Putaruru, Farmer, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors to be held at the Courthouse, Putaruru, on Thursday, the 14th day of May, 1931, at 10.30 o'clock a.m.

Dated at Hamilton, this 30th day of April, 1931.

V. R. CROWHURST,
Official Assignee.

In Bankruptcy.—In the Supreme Court of New Zealand.

NOTICE is hereby given that WILLIAM HENRY CHAMPION MCKENZIE, of Huntly, Labourer, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors to be held at the Courthouse, Huntly, on Monday, the 18th day of May, 1931, at 10.30 o'clock a.m.

Dated at Hamilton, this 4th day of May, 1931.

V. R. CROWHURST,
Official Assignee.

In Bankruptcy.—In the Supreme Court of New Zealand.

NOTICE is hereby given that ARTHUR RAINSFORD CHEADOCK, of Otorohanga, Farmer, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors to be held at the Courthouse, Otorohanga, on Tuesday, the 19th day of May, 1931, at 10.30 o'clock a.m.

Dated at Hamilton, this 5th day of May, 1931.

V. R. CROWHURST,
Official Assignee.

In Bankruptcy.

NOTICE is hereby given that WILLIAM ALFRED POPE, of Awatuna, Dairy-factory Hand, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be held at my office, 10 Regent Street, Hawera, on Monday, the 11th day of May, 1931, at 2 o'clock p.m.

ROBERT S. SAGE,
Deputy Official Assignee.

Hawera, 28th April, 1931.

In Bankruptcy.

NOTICE is hereby given that dividends are now payable in the undermentioned estates on all proved claims; promissory notes (if any) to be produced for endorsement prior to receiving dividends:—

Schieker, Emil, of Kaupokonui, Farmer—First and final dividend of 2¾d. in the pound.

Gulliver, W. F., of Hawera, Engine-driver—First and final dividend of 2d. in the pound.

Scheuber, J. J., of Auroa, Farmer—First and final dividend of 2d. in the pound.

Francis, A. A., of Opunake, Butcher—First and final dividend of 1¾d. in the pound.

Harrison, L. F., of Hawera, Labourer—First and final dividend of 1s. 2¾d. in the pound.

Parsell, A. J., of Otakeho, Labourer—Supplementary dividend of 2s. 5d. in the pound.

Hughes, W. F., of Awatuna, Farmer—First and final dividend of 8¾d. in the pound.

Mischoski, J. F., of Auroa, Farmer—Supplementary dividend of 10¾d. in the pound.

Kendall, M. H., of Hawera, Draper—First dividend of 3s. 10d. in the pound.

Thomas, E. H., of Eltham, Garage-proprietor—First dividend of 3s. 6d. in the pound.

Ruckin, H. J., of Okaiawa, Farmer—First and final dividend of 7s. 8¾d. in the pound.

ROBERT S. SAGE,
Deputy Official Assignee.

Hawera, 29th April, 1931.