Oct. 8.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 2939

The section is situated about sixteen miles from Oamaru and about one mile and a half from Ngapara, on main Oamaru-Ngapara road. The soil is of good quality resting on clay and gravel formation. There is no water available on the section.

Full particulars may be obtained at this office.

N. C. KENSINGTON,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

(L. and S. 9/2689.)

Sections in Town of Westport, Nelson Land District, for Lease by Public Auction.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Nelson, 5th October, 1931.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undermentioned sections will be offered for lease by public auction at the Lands and Survey Office, Nelson, at 11 o’clock a.m. on Tuesday, 10th November, 1931, under the provisions of the Nelson and Westland Coalfields Administration Act, 1877, and amendments, and the Public Bodies’ Leases Act, 1908.

SCHEDULE.

NELSON LAND DISTRICT.

Town of Westport.

SECTION 1080: Area, 15·23 perches. Upset annual rental, £1 10s.

Section 1081: Area, 5·08 perches. Upset annual rental, £2.

Section 1082: Area, 5·08 perches. Upset annual rental, £1 12s.

Section 1083: Area, 5·08 perches. Upset annual rental, £1 10s.

These sections are situated in Palmerston Street. Section 1080 is a residence-site and the remainder business-sites.

Further particulars on application to the undersigned.

A. F. WATERS,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

(L. and S. 22/1098/485.)

Land in Otago Land District, Otago Mining District, for Selection on Renewable Lease.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Dunedin, 5th October, 1931.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undermentioned sections are open for selection on renewable lease under the Land Act, 1924; and applications will be received at the District Lands and Survey Office, Dunedin, up to 4 o’clock p.m. on Monday, 9th November, 1931.

Applicants must appear personally before the Land Board for examination at the District Lands and Survey Office, Dunedin, on Wednesday, the 11th November, 1931, at 10 o’clock a.m., but if any applicant so desires he may be examined by the Land Board of any other district.

The ballot will be held immediately upon conclusion of examination of applicants.

The land is offered in terms of section 153 of the Land Act, which provides that no right to any mineral under the surface shall pertain to the lessee, whose right shall be to the surface only.

SCHEDULE.

OTAGO LAND DISTRICT.—OTAGO MINING DISTRICT.

Bruce County.—Table Hill Survey District.

SECTIONS 9 and 33, Block IV: Area, 89 acres 2 roods 18 perches. Capital value, £75. Half-yearly rent, £1 10s.

Situated about two miles from Manuka Creek Railway-station and post and telegraph office, by formed and part metalled road, and about nine miles distant from Milton. The sections are undulating, with patches of gorse throughout. The soil is of a light loam resting on clay formation.

Further particulars on application to—

N. C. KENSINGTON,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

(L. and S. 9/2698.)

Education Reserves in Southland Land District for Lease by Public Auction.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Invercargill, 5th October, 1931.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undermentioned education reserves will be offered for lease by public auction at the District Lands and Survey Office, Invercargill, at 11 o’clock a.m. on Tuesday, 10th November, 1931, under the provisions of the Education Reserves Act, 1928, and the Public Bodies’ Leases Act, 1908, and amendments.

SCHEDULE.

SOUTHLAND LAND DISTRICT.

Town of Marakura.—Block I.

Upset annual rental in each case 10s.

Situated on Lake Te Anau. The quality of the land varies slightly, but generally it is of a light sandy nature, with gravel showing in most parts, and carrying a light manuka scrub.

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

B. C. A. McCABE,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

(L. and S. 20/150.)

BANKRUPTCY NOTICES.

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

NOTICE is hereby given that MARY ELIZABETH READ, of Whangarei, Restaurant-proprietor, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors to be held at my office, the Courthouse, Whangarei, on Tuesday, the 13th day of October, 1931, at 10 o’clock a.m. Dated at Whangarei, this 29th day of September, 1931.

A. L. TRESIDDER,
Official Assignee.

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

NOTICE is hereby given that EDWIN STANLEY BARKER, Engineer, of Avondale, Auckland, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors to be held at my office, Law Court Buildings, High Street, Auckland, on Monday, the 5th day of October, 1931, at 10.30 o’clock a.m.

Dated at Auckland, this 29th day of September, 1931.

A. W. WATTERS,
Official Assignee.

In Bankruptcy.

In the Estate of GEORGE PERCIVAL MOORE, of Whangarei, Hairdresser.

NOTICE is hereby given that a first and final dividend of 7s. 4d. in the pound is now payable at my office on all proved and accepted claims.

A. L. TRESIDDER,
Official Assignee.

Courthouse, Whangarei,
30th September, 1931,

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

NOTICE is hereby given that LEO COSSILL, Labourer, of Dargaville, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors to be held at the Courthouse, Dargaville, on Thursday, the 15th day of August, 1931, at 10 o’clock a.m.

Dated at Auckland, this 2nd day of October, 1931.

A. W. WATTERS,
Official Assignee.