SEPT. 15.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 2053

CROWN LANDS NOTICES.

Lands in North Auckland, Auckland, Taranaki, Wellington, and Nelson Land Districts forfeited.

Department of Lands and Survey, Wellington, 12th September, 1938.

NOTICE is hereby given that the leases and licenses of the undermentioned lands having been declared forfeit by resolution of the Land Boards of the respective land districts, the said lands have thereby reverted to the Crown under the provisions of the Land Act, 1924, and the Land for Settlements Act, 1925.

SCHEDULE.

(L. and S. 22/950/A, 1, 3, 4, 6.)

FRANK LANGSTONE, Minister of Lands.

Settlement Land in North Auckland Land District for Selection on Renewable Lease.

North Auckland District Lands and Survey Office,
Auckland, 14th September, 1938.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undermentioned property 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 North Auckland District Lands and Survey Office, Auckland, up to 4 o'clock p.m. on Monday, 26th September, 1938.

Applicants should appear personally for examination at the North Auckland District Lands and Survey Office, Auckland, on Wednesday, 28th September, 1938, at 10.15 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, and deposit on account of weighting for improvements.

SCHEDULE.

NORTH AUCKLAND LAND DISTRICT.—FIRST-CLASS SETTLEMENT LAND.

Bay of Islands County.—Remuera Settlement.

(Exempt from payment of rent for two years.*)

Sections 18s and 33s: Area, 167 acres 0 roods 21 perches. Capital value, £790†; half-yearly rent, £19 1s.

• Rental exemption is conditional on improvements to the value of £100 being effected annually during the concession period, in addition to the usual requirements under the Land Act.

† Capital value of £790 includes the sum of £558 on account of improvements belonging to the Crown comprising 48 chains road fence, 89 chains boundary-fence, 124 acres felled, 100 acres surface sown, 24 acres fair to good pasture, 148 chains drains, also shelter-belts, roads, bridges, and culverts.

Weighted with £84 for improvements, comprising old dwelling, garage, dairy-shed and yards, and 136 chains internal fencing. This sum is payable in cash, or, after payment of a deposit of £34, the balance will be secured by mortgage to the State Advances Corporation for a term of five years with interest at the rate ruling at the date of selection. Half-yearly instalments under the mortgage will amount to approximately £5 13s. 2d. Costs of preparation and registration of mortgage amounting to £2 9s. are payable by the selector.

Situated on Te Pua road three miles and a half from Kaikohe Post-office, School, and Saleyards, and four miles from Kaikohe Railway-station by metalled road. Cream-lorry passes the property. Flat to easy country—about 24 acres fair to good pasture, 100 acres worn-out pasture, 32 acres partly drained swamp in rough feed, and 11 acres in natural state. Soil is generally good clay; well watered by springs. Property is subdivided into eight paddocks and is suitable for dairying.

Any further particulars required may be obtained from the undersigned.

W. D. ARMIT,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

(H.O. 26/9321; D.O. R.L. 1754.)

Lands in Gisborne Land District for Selection on Optional Tenures.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Gisborne, 14th September, 1938.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undermentioned sections are open for selection on optional tenures under the Land Act, 1924; and applications will be received at the District Lands and Survey Office, Gisborne, up to 11 o'clock a.m. on Wednesday, 12th October, 1938.