JAN. 28.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. [Feb. 7. 301
Public Trust Office Act, 1908, and its Amendments.-Election to administer Estates.
NOTICE is hereby given that the Public Trustee has filed in the Supreme Court an election to administer in respect of the several estates of the persons deceased whose names, residences, and occupations (so far as known) are hereunder set forth :--
| No. | Name. | Occupation. | Residence. | Date of Death. | Date Election filed. | Testate or Intestate. | Stamp Office concerned. |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | East, Edmund Gabriel | Labourer | Sockburn | 12/12/36 | 21/1/37 | Testate | Christchurch. |
| 2 | Fisher, Richard | Gardener | Nelson | 16/12/36 | 21/1/37 | " | Nelson. |
| 3 | Gaskin, Jesse | Railway Signalman | Helensville | 4/11/36 | 21/1/37 | " | New Plymouth. |
| 4 | Gray, Archibald Cowie | Retired Blacksmith | Milton | 26/12/36 | 21/1/37 | " | Dunedin. |
| 5 | Henderson, Alexander Somerville | Sawyer | Palmerston North | 8/12/36 | 21/1/37 | " | Wellington. |
| 6 | McDonald, Annie | Spinster | Lovells Flat | 27/12/36 | 21/1/37 | " | Dunedin. |
| 7 | Norgate, Elizabeth Rebecca | Widow | Wakatu (formerly Hope) | 26/12/36 | 21/1/37 | " | Nelson. |
| 8 | Palmer, Agnes | Spinster | Standford, England | 20/4/36 | 21/1/37 | Intestate | Christchurch. |
| 9 | Palmer, Cora Emily Maria | Widow | Dunedin | 6/1/37 | 21/1/37 | Testate | Dunedin. |
| 10 | Sanderson, William | Old-age Pensioner | Dargaville | 2/1/37 | 21/1/37 | " | Auckland. |
Public Trust Office, Wellington, 25th January, 1937.
E. O. HALES, Public Trustee.
Mining Privilege to be struck off the Register.--Notice under Section 188 (3) of the Mining Act, 1926.
Mining Registrar's Office, Thames, 6th January, 1937.
NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with the provisions of section 188 (3) of the Mining Act, 1926, that the mining privilege held under the license mentioned in the Schedule hereto, will, unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, be struck off the Register of Mining Privileges at the expiration of three months from the date hereof.
C. A. MONTGOMERIE, Mining Registrar.
SCHEDULE.
| No. | Date. | Nature of Privilege. | Locality. | Registered Holder. |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 8584 | 20/12/32 | Special site | Thames Borough. | Robert Joughin. |
Notice of Adoption under Part IX of the Native Land Act, 1931.
Ikaroa Native Land Court Office, Wellington, 21st January, 1937.
IT is hereby notified that an order of adoption as set out in the Schedule hereunder has been made by the Native Land Court under the provisions of the Native Land Act, 1931.
C. V. FORDHAM, Registrar.
SCHEDULE.
ADOPTING parent : Hariata Mawene. Adopted child : James William Mawene.
Notice of Adoption under Part IX of the Native Land Act, 1931.
Ikaroa Native Land Court Office, Wellington, 21st January, 1937.
IT is hereby notified that an order of adoption as set out in the Schedule hereunder has been made by the Native Land Court under the provisions of the Native Land Act, 1931.
C. V. FORDHAM, Registrar.
SCHEDULE.
ADOPTING parents : Wiremu Tahana and his wife Hariata Tahana. Adopted child : Hariata Ngaruekiterangi Waaka.
CROWN LANDS NOTICES.
Land in North Auckland Land District for Sale by Public Auction.
North Auckland District Lands and Survey Office, Auckland, 27th January, 1937.
NOTICE is hereby given that the undermentioned section will be offered for sale for cash by public auction at the North Auckland District Lands and Survey Office, Government Buildings, Auckland, at 2.30 o'clock p.m. on Tuesday, 9th March, 1937, under the provisions of the Land Act, 1924.
SCHEDULE.
NORTH AUCKLAND LAND DISTRICT.-SECOND-CLASS LAND.
Franklin County.-Waipipi Parish.
ALLOTMENT 212A : Area, 6 acres 3 roods 18 perches. Upset price £10 10s.
This is a small area of Crown land suitable only to an adjoining owner situated off main Awhitu Road fifteen miles from Waiuku.
The whole area is covered in fern, ti-tree, gorse, and small Native bush.
Full particulars may be obtained from the undersigned.
W. D. ARMIT,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.
(H.O. 9/3150 ; D.O. 3/1059.)
Land in Auckland Land District for Selection on Renewable Lease.
District Lands and Survey Office, Auckland, 26th January, 1937.
NOTICE is hereby given that the undermentioned section is open for selection on renewable lease under the Land Act, 1924, and applications will be received at the District Lands and Survey Office, Auckland, up to 11 o'clock a.m. on Monday, 22nd February, 1937.
Applicants should appear personally for examination at the District Lands and Survey Office, Auckland, on Wednesday, 24th February, at 10.30 o'clock a.m., but if any applicant is unable to attend he may be examined by any other Land Board or by any Commissioner of Crown Lands.
Applicants are required to produce for inspection when examined documentary evidence of their financial position, such as bank pass-books, certificates or letters of credit from managers of banks, financial institutions, or mercantile firms, or from private persons or parents undertaking to give financial assistance. Persons undertaking to assist financially should state to what extent they are prepared to do so and supply guarantees of their own financial position.
The ballot will be held immediately upon conclusion of the examination of applicants, and the successful applicant is required to pay immediately at conclusion of ballot a deposit comprising the first half-year's rent, broken-period rent, lease and mortgage fees.