JUNE 1.]
THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.
but of this 100 acres has reverted to its natural state. Some
100 acres is in medium paspalum and scattered fern and 200
acres mostly worn-out pasture with scattered fern. Land is
suitable for grazing in conjunction with other land in the
locality.
Any further particulars required may be obtained from the
undersigned.
L. J. POFF,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.
(H.O. 26/5846; D.O. O.R.P./2903, O.R.P./4394.)
Suburban Land in Wellington Land District for Sale by Public
Auction.
District Lands and Survey Office,
Wellington, 30th May, 1939.
NOTICE is hereby given that the undermentioned property
will be offered for sale for cash by public auction
at the District Lands and Survey Office, State Fire
Building, Wellington, on Monday, 10th July, 1939, at
2 o'clock p.m., under the Land Act, 1924.
SCHEDULE.
WELLINGTON LAND DISTRICT.—SUBURBAN LAND.
Waimarino County.—Horopito West Township.—Block XVI,
Manganui Survey District.
SECTIONS 1 to 7, Block XI : Area, 6 acres 0 roods 38.8 perches.
Upset price, £12 10s.
This property is situated a short distance from the Horo-
pito Railway-station and comprises level land of poor quality.
Any further information required may be obtained from
the undersigned.
H. W. C. MACKINTOSH,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.
(H.O. 56032; D.O. Misc. 1385.)
STATE FOREST SERVICE NOTICE.
Milling-timber for Sale by Public Tender.
State Forest Service,
Auckland, 26th May, 1939.
NOTICE is hereby given that written tenders for the
purchase of the undermentioned milling-timber will
close at the office of the State Forest Service, Auckland, at
4 o'clock p.m., on Monday, 19th June, 1939.
SCHEDULE.
AUCKLAND FOREST-CONSERVATION REGION.—AUCKLAND
LAND DISTRICT.
The milling-trees are numbered and situated on that area
containing approximately 662 acres being part Sections
1, 3, 5, and 8, Block XV, Wharepapa Survey District, and
Section 4, Block III, Ranginui Survey District (part
Provisional State Forest No. 93) about thirty-two miles
from Te Kawa Railway-station.
The total estimated quantity in cubic feet is 255,136, or in
board feet 1,781,150, made up as follows :—
Species. Cubic Feet. Board Feet.
Rimu .. .. .. 231,765 1,619,350
Miro .. .. .. 9,858 67,300
Kahikatea .. .. .. 13,513 94,500
255,136 1,781,150
Upset price : £2,290.
Time for removal of timber : Two years.
Terms of Payment.
A marked cheque for one-seventh of the tendered price,
together with £1 Is. license fee, must accompany the tender,
and the balance be paid by six equal quarterly instalments,
the first of which shall be paid three months after the date
of sale.
Terms and Conditions.

1. All instalment-payments shall be secured by "on
   demand" promissory notes made and endorsed to the satis-
   faction of the Commissioner of State Forests, and interest
   at the rate of 1 per cent. per annum in excess of current
   bank overdraft rates will be charged on all notes overdue
   from the date of maturity to the date of payment.
2. The right to cut and remove the timber will be sold in
   accordance with the provisions of the Forests Act, 1921–22,
   the regulations in force thereunder, and these conditions.
3. The aforementioned qualities, quantities, and kinds as to
   the said timber shall be taken as sufficiently accurate for
   the purposes of this sale, and no contract for the purchase
   shall be voidable, nor shall the successful purchaser be en-
   titled to any abatement in price, by reason of the said timber
   being of less quantity, quality, or kind as stated herein or in
   any advertisement having reference to the said timber.
4. A return giving the number of logs cut of each species
   and their contents must be made quarterly by the licensee
   on the last days of March, June, September, and December
   respectively in each year. A return must also be made on
   the same dates showing the output of sawn timber of each
   species. These returns may be ascertained and verified by
   inspection of the books of the mill, or by such other means as
   the Conservator may require, and for this purpose the accounts
   and books shall be open to the inspection of the Conservator,
   a Forest Ranger, or other duly authorized officer.
5. The attention of all tenderers is drawn to the fact that
   the local controlling body may require the successful tenderer
   to pay any claims or charges which may be made by that
   body for the maintenance of the road over which the timber
   may be transported, and before a sawmill license is issued a
   letter indicating that satisfactory arrangements have been
   made in this connection must be produced to the undersigned.
6. Intending tenderers are expected to visit the locality
   and to satisfy themselves in every particular on all matters
   relative to the sale.
7. Each tenderer must state the total price that he is
   prepared to pay for the timber. The highest or any tender
   will not necessarily be accepted, and the timber described is
   submitted for sale subject to the final acceptance of the
   tender by the Commissioner of State Forests.
8. The right is reserved to the Commissioner of State
   Forests to withdraw from sale any or all of the said timber
   either before or after the closing date for receipt of tenders.
9. If no tender is accepted for the timber herein mentioned
   it will remain open for application for three months from the
   date tenders close.
10. Tenders should be on the special form obtainable from
    any office of the State Forest Service, and should be enclosed
    in envelopes addressed "Conservator of Forests, Auckland," and endorsed "Tender for Timber."
    The conditions, which will be inserted in the license to be
    issued to the purchaser, and further particulars may be ob-
    tained on application to the undersigned or to the Director
    of Forestry, Wellington.
    R. D. CAMPBELL, Conservator of Forests.
    BANKRUPTCY NOTICES.
    In Bankruptcy.—In the Supreme Court of New Zealand.
    NOTICE is hereby given that NICHOLAS REGAN KIELY,
    care of Credit Assurance Ltd., Safe Deposit Building,
    High Street, Auckland, Company Manager, was this day
    adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of
    creditors to be holden at my office, Law Court Building, High
    Street, Auckland, on Friday, the 9th day of June, 1939, at
    10.30 o'clock a.m.
    Dated at Auckland, this 26th day of May, 1939.
    A. W. WATTERS,
    Official Assignee.
    In Bankruptcy.—In the Supreme Court of New Zealand.
    NOTICE is hereby given that GEORGE ROYDEN LEDSHAM,
    of Waiuku, Farmer, was this day adjudged bankrupt;
    and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors to be holden
    at my office, Law Court Building, High Street, Auckland, on
    Thursday, the 8th day of June, 1939, at 10.30 o'clock a.m.
    Dated at Auckland, this 26th day of May, 1939.
    A. W. WATTERS,
    Official Assignee.