LAND BOARD.

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 697, 23 December 1909, Page 3

LAND BOARD.

■ SPECIAL MEETING. At a special meeting of tho Wellington Land Board held yesterday there were present:. Mr. James Mackenzie (Commissioner of Crown Lands), and Messrs. J. Dawson and H, T.'Elliugham. ' ■'. ■ , : '■■■■•■. Mr. Baddeley attended tho meeting in connection with his non-residence on Section 3, mock iIV, Ngaiuatea, 1244 acres. Ho agreed to apply for sub-leases to his sons. An application in person from P. J. Murphy, that-Section 21, Block 11, Maungakarotu, be allotted to him under, tho improved farm conditions without competition was not approved. : TITLES APPROVED. ..'.?.■ Titles on tho usual conditions wero approved as follow-.-Section 23, Block XVI, Ohinewairua, 200 acres, P. Casey; Section lla, Block h p S' lang ' nii > 50 acrcs, ■?'• J- Knssell; Section 107, Block V, Wairarapa, 213 acrcs 0 roods 22 porches, J. Gooding.

TRANSFERS.. The following applications for transfers were considered and dealt with:-W. Allen, Section 2a and 3a; Block XIII, Ngninatca, 864 acres 2 roods, , to E. C. Allen-granted, subject to the residential conditions. W. G. Hill, Section 9,' Block V, Aohanga, 323 acres 2 roods 12 perches, to Mrs. 31. S. Hobbie.—Ranger's report to be obtained. Transfer of Section 8, Block XIV, Ohinewairua, 13 acres 1 rood 21 porches, from H. Beattie to H. Burnroe, reported iinon by the Crown lands ranger.—No action- to be taken. William Bardsley applied to subdivide Section 104, Block XIV, Belmont Epuni Hamlet,' 3 acres, and , to transfer 1 aero 2 roods to H. A. Ward.—Approved on the usual conditions and subject to a satisfactory report being received from the Crown Lands ranger. J. Wnterson, jun., Section G, Block V, Tiffin, 227 acres,.to Walter Jelferies.—Approved on the usual conditions and subject to a satisfactory report from the Crown Lands ranger. V.\R, Astburv, Section 30, Block XVI, Ohinewairua, 200 acres, to Patrick Casey, licenseo of Section 29, Block XVI, Ohinewairua, '200 acres, adjoining.—Ranger to report. R. Curtis, Section 32, Manunui V.S.i 1 aero, to J. J. Pendray.—Approved, subject to ranger's report. A report was received from tho Crown Lands ranger on the application by l< , . W. Beechey to transfer Section- 14, Block 111, Hautapu, Ohutu, 1.F., 87i acres, to Mrs. S. A. I'ord.Resolved that it be approved, subject to condition that everything is in order. T. Aitchefion, Section 16, 23 and 24, Block XIV, Maungakaretu, 600 acres, to Robert Aitcheson.—Approved on the usual conditions, if matters be found in order. John Smith, Section 106, Belmont Epuni Hamlet, 3 acres, to G. W. Lusty. Approved on tho usual conditions, and sub-; ject to, a satisfactory report, from the Crown Lands ranger. H. T. AT ells, Section 2, Block IV., Waipukura, 811 acres 2 roods, to Mrs. M. A.' Wells.—Approved on the usual conditions and subject to a satisfactory report from tho Crown Lands ranger. G. j; Small, Section, 3, Block VII, Hunua,' 600 acres, to W. Thorpe. Approved, subject to usual conditions. With reference to the transfer by G. and J. S. Hunter of Section 8, Block 11, Kaitieko, 625 acres, to J. S, Hunter, tho licensees wrolo stating that they were unablo to pay the whole of the promissory notes for grass-seed (X9G 15s. 6d.), and asked that they should not bo required to do so. It was resolved that.they should pay at least one-half of tho amount, since they have had tho landi with remission of rental for the first four yearsl . ■ ■~•'■ John Madson, lessee of Section i, Block I, noropito West Township, 1 rood, applied to transfer the same to James Waugh. The commissioner pointed out that tho section had been held' slightly over twelve months only. It was resolved to recommend the application to the Minister for Lands for spcial approval. The Registrar for the Supremo Court for the mortgage of M. ltuiss applied to transfer Section 5, Block IX, Ruahine, 200 ■ acres, to Thomas l)ennis, lessee of Sections 15 and' IC, Hawaengu, V.5.,. 45 acres,. under tbo power contained in the mortgage, default having been mado.—Approved, on tho usual conditions. G. W. West applied to transfer Section Va, : Block VIII, Mount Cerborus, 200 acres; • to James M'JDavitt,. lesseo of Section 4b adjoining, 100 acres, which ho was applying to" transfer to H. Westlako, Mr. M'Davitt,was two , , payments of rental in arrear. It was resolved that tho application take effect when tho transfer of M'Davitfs section is registered.. ■11.I 1 . G. Beavon, application to transfer Section i, Block V, Ruahinc, 747 acres to Messrs. C. B. Allen and E. C. Kobinson (a report received from tho'Crown lands ranger).—Transfer approved on the usual conditions, .and EUbjeet to tho payment of the rent remitted. C. A. Barrell, Section 2, Block XVIII, Mangahao, 5 acres, to A.;G. llason.—Approved, on the. usual conditions.'' , "' . ' < ■''■■■

J. Ninnes, Section -7j*, Ohakune, V.S,, 5 .acres, to A. Hatfiold.—Crown lands ranger to report. G. J. Anderson, Section. 1, Block V, Hunua, 804 'acres, .to A. ,E;. Anderson.—Crown lands' ranserto report., ,''.■'■.■; ■ : . J. L. Wildbore, Section 10, Block I, Umutoi, 200 acres, to. l'. J. Saywell;—Approved on tho usual conditions, and subject to a satisfactoryreport from the Crown lands ranger. F. L. Kerr, Section CB, Block V, IVaiopehu, Horowhenua V.S. East, 50 acres 1 rood 29 perches, to C. Knight.—Approved on tho usual conditions. . ' J. H'Davitt, Section 4b, Block. VI, Mount Cerberus, ; Akitio Improved ' Farm; 100 acres, to Henry Westlake.—Approved, ou the usual conditions. ■ ',--, ..-•.■•■■;■ ■ . .-,,..,... AVith reference 'to . tho proposed transfers of Sections 10 and.ll, Block I, Mangahad, 360 acres, from E. M. Hurley to E. H. Browne, the Commissioner reported that Mr. Browuo already held 539 acres 2 roods 35 perches, in freehold, 535 of which ho states ho is' partowner only, and tho land has been leased with a purchasing clause since 1901. Tho Commissioner pointed out that when making the statutory, declaration on the 3rd instant, Mr. Browne declared that, including tho land now applied for,, together with what he held, did' not exceed, on the whole, 500 acres. This declaration appears to bo incorrect. It was resolved that. further particulars bo obtained with regard to the land held by Mr. Browne. E. J. • Judd applied to rescind his previous application for a transfer of Lot 3, Section 47 Levin, to Arthur Silk (with ■ the latter's consent), and to substitute as,; transferee, T. G. Vincent.—Approved, subject to tho condition that everything was in proper ■ form.' An application from W. £. Flynn to subdivide and ( transfer Sections 37 and 40, Block 1, Tβ Mahia Settlement, to N. V. Onwojan was approved,- subject to tho usual conditions, and also to the ranger's report.

SUB-LEASES. K. Stewart, an application to sublet Section 29, Block XIII, Ohinowairua, 91} acres, to John Williamson.—Approved on the usual conditions. . ■ . .•' I ■■■'■■ Messrs. E.G. and J. H. Mabey, lessees of Section 84, Block XIV, Belraont, Epniii-Ham-let, 1 acre, 2 roods, H perches, wrote explaining why they had snblet the section without the .consent of tho board, and supplied required particulars, showing that it was merely authorising <a ' tenant ■■to occupy ■ tho land for twelvo months.—Approved on tho usual conditions. _ •■.-.. . - , , . .'• H. Adams asked to bo allowed to ; sublet Section 70, Block VIII, Belmont Normandale settlement, 3 acres 1 rood 8 perches, for eighteen months.—Approved on the usual conditions. '' . '■.'■■.•

Tho executor in the estate of tho Into J. B. Gibson applied to sublet Section 11, Block X, Makotukn,; 486 acres, to James Punch for two years and three months, from January 1 next, at a rental of .£3O 7s. Cd.—Crown lands ranger to report. ■•..'•-. .■■■■.. .. NON-EESIDENCE; AEEEAES, AND / ■"'■ FOEFEITUEE. J. M. M'Corqudalo wrote with reference to non-rcsidence on Section 1, Upper Makuri V.S., 10 acres 3 roods 15 perches, and stated that, being a single man, no had to go avrtty sonie distance to look fjfr work, but resided occasionally and had been residing since early in September, last.—Explanation accepted as satisfactory in tho meantime. ' ' ■ ■ ■ ' , A Eodmau, lessee of Section 3C, Mataroa V.S., wrote stating that his section was not large onough to make a living on, but intended later on to reside on it. It was resolved to advise him that ho mfist reside forthwith or relinquish his interest in the land. H. X. Beban, losseo of Section 85, Tailiapo v,b. Extension, 17 acres 1 rood; 27 ,porches, wrote explaining why he was not residing on his section, and requested permission to sublet it to his brother for five years— Sub-lcaso approved on the usual conditions. ■ Jaines Waugh, one of tho lessees of Section 6a, Block XVI, Hautapu, 73J acres, wrote with rot'eronco to the non-residence of himself and Mr. J. 11. ■Wiiugh. on the land.—Resolved that further particulars be obtained. With reference to the required improvements on Section fl, Block I, Kaitioke, 1750'. acres, which Miss ]?. 11, Foster, licensee, had failed to.effect, a report concerning l which was received: from' tho ranger, it was resolved to grant six mouths wherein to comply with the conditions. ■ ■ ■••;'. A.report was received from tho Crown Lands ranger on Mr. E. It. Nelley's uon-rosidence on Section 2ta> Block VIII, Tiriraukawa,,l2s:acres 1 rood 11 perches.—lt was resolved to accept the explanation in the meantime. The commissioner informed the board that J. G. E. Chapman, lessee of Sections 15 and 28, Blocks IX and V, : Huaugarua-Tawalia Settlement, had : not replied to the boards aotipe. calling upon him ■ to show cause 'why

his interest should not bo forfeited.—The board resolved to declare his interest in the section forfeited. . . . . W. G. Sommorvillo .wrote'on behalf of Mrs. E.. Sommervillo with reforonco to Section 13, Block 111, Knitieke.—lt was resolved to grant until l'cbruary .19 next for payment of the amount due, tho concession to be considered as final. . • ..... ... Tho forfeiture of J,' H. Powell's interest in Sections 81, 82, 92, 93, Block XIII, Makuri lowiiship, 1 acre 2 roods 39 perches was'rescinded, the rout having been paid up to December 31. : ■'.■'■ ;

.Tho interests, of Messrs. M'Rae and. Young in Sections 30,1, 307, 3GB, Blocks X and V, Wairoa, 1172 acres, were declared forfeited, for iailuro to comply with the conditions. • It was also resolved to declare tho interest of Mr. Goodyer in Sections parts 5, 0, 7, 12,13, and 14, Block XII, Manganui, forfeited. . lollowmg upon a report received from tho Crown Lands ranger as to the non-residence of Messrs. Munro and Bonner on Section 1, iJlock v, Kuahine, 1348 acres, it was resolved to call upon them to give some satisfactory explanation, or show causo why. their interest should not bo declared forfeited. S. J. Hajni'ard wroto explaining why ho was not residing on Section 8, Block IV, tlmutoi, 200 acres, and also why tho improvements vjcro ucncient.—Under the circumstances, ho was Bunted six months' time in which.to comply. mi conlmls s'oner submitted .a summary o{ 107 ranger a repoj-U in the Kaitieke-Manganui-Aphanga-Hukamn V.S., Nireaha V,S,, ManuIlUl .■/•?/. and Norniandalo Settlements, ffom which it appeared that 89 of the selectors'wore complying with tho conditions, whilst 18 wera defaulters. It was resolved to consider tho 89 as satisfactory, and to take the usual action m regard to tho defaulters. Mr. Levi (Wilford and Levi) attended the meeting with reference to the non-residence of Miss A. A. Whiteman on' Section 0, Blocks 11 and 111, Mnngawhero,-IGB4 acres 2 roods 29 perches. Consideration; of. the matter was postponed fall a future meeting, further particulars to be obtained. - . . _ Tho Commissioner. has- received from tho Superintendent of tho Advances to Settlers Umce with reference to the- non^omnliahco. of the residential conditions. by Messrs; G H and L. Styles on Section 10b, Block V;' Aoha-I nga, 127 acres, a letter stating that tho house °. n s<^ 1 ?, 11 31 had been removed ■to Section 14,. held 'by Mrs. Graco Styles.-.wife of G. H. btyles, and that tho above-named lessees were residing on Section U. He, therefore, desired 1 to know whether tho rcsidenco' oii"10b had' been ■ dispensed with so long as Mr. G H Styles lives with his wife on "her Section 14, Mr. L. btyles being a single man. It was resolved to. accept residence 'on Section 14, so long as it continued-in a.bona'fido manner. Hγ: E. Andrew, lessee of Section 7,' Block I, Kuahine, 727 acres, wrote with reference: to his, non-residonco on, the section,- reported ' upon by tho Crown'lands ranger... It",was.'.rosolved to obtain further particulars. Messrs/W. J. and H. Goodirig,': 16sscbs of Section 103, Block IS, granted three months' timo to pay. ' ■ ■ With reference to • tho ■■ payments on W. H.: Wiltons Sections 1 and i, -Block I, and- Sections' 3 and 4, Block 11, Tiffin; tho board decided to declare the interest therein to bo forfeited, such forfe'itnre, however, to'be suspended in tho meantime if onp.year's rental bo;paid.. ; . ,' . • ' '. . EXPENDITURE OP THIRDS.'' -Applications for the expenditure, of thirds woro approved as follows :-Huntervillo Town Board, certificate to -permit certain ■ small amounts of thirds, 195., accrued on sections in tho township to be used as ordinary revenue. Levin Borough Council, expenditure of thirds, Bs. Bd., accrnedon sections in tho borough. AWio County Council, expenditure of thirds, mi i . i • acorlw d on a number of sections. J. no Resident Roads Engineer, expenditure of thirds, 12s. Bd., accrued on sections in the West Taupo County. Pahiatna County Council,, expenditure of. thirds, £373 lGs. 2d. Jlaunceville'County Council, , expenditure of thirds, 6s. 3d., accrued on sections in Tararua. •. ■ -.'•■■■ - .'' . ■ . ',■:, • , OTHER ' .;•-. ' I' .Tames Cornwall > applied •' to be allowed -to wild a smithy on Section 2, Block I, Owhango Township, and that this section should be weighted with tho value of his improvements when offered shortly for sale. : It was resolved to ■' approve the request on the usual conditions. -■■: - '• ■" :■ ', ■ -■_':.■ -.-. .' ..'; '-. .'V ;;...:..-. An application'was received from -F.-H. Dowilenfor permission to occupy Sections. i 3' to 46 inclusive, Nireaha V.S., 4 >acres. Approved in, terms, of Section 130 of the Land Act, 1908, at a rental of £% 10s. per annum';, subject: to. the usual conditions and to determination..at !>ny. time. :.; ." ■' ' ' A. Hooker applied 1 for "a year-to-year license to occupy a'factory "site, on- a-portion of Section 20 in the Carrington Settlement, a'total area of 10' acres 24 perches, at an annual rental of £& 15s, It was resolved: to recommend on. the usual conditions, in terms of Section 743 of tho Lands, for Settlement; Act, 1908. Messrs. John ".Bagley and •' CK'arlesi" Carlson forwarded: a ■ memp. of grant (if timber and tramway rights.-'.-to'. 'Messrs. 'iJoseph, , iJohn Thomas," and F., A^.'. Quin.—Approved, on tho usual' conditions and subject to the necessary and usual precautions as -to the disposal of sawdust, etc. . . ■ •■ . ,

Tho commissioner informed the board that the arbitrators appointed to revalue IL.T. Cowie's Section 11, Block VIII and IX, Earete, 1204 acres, had fixed the , same at 30s. per acre unimproved. The/arbitrators' valuation was accepted. The now lease to Mr. Cowie at an annual rental'of %\ per cent, tin this valuation •will be:issucd. > ■;'; ■■■ , . :. '.'...>'■_■", ,': With reference- to the disposal of certain sections in Block 111, Mangawckji. North V.S., •it was resolvedto recommend.that! they be dealt with in terms of Section 121 of tho land Act, 1908, as , proposed by tho' on the usual conditions. ''.■>'.'■,''^'.l:'. ;■.' An application was received from the. vicar of the Church of England, Raetihi, applying for Section 23, Block VI, Rangataua.towns'hip. It , was recommended" that thn,ECction.be disposed of at a price of £Zi, in. terms of Section 140 of tho Land ; Act, 1908,' and on the usual conditions." ' Section. 3G, Tutaekara V.S., 1 rood, is to bo recommonded for oiler for cash salo b,T public auction at an upset price ~"\ Section 58i Ohakune V.S., 10 acres, was resolved to ho reoffered- for - disposal. on the ronewable lease system at an annual rental 16s'. subject to the same conditions Las regards preference and tirabor as .when'origih,ally offered. ■ ; ; ■:■ •'•■' '; ■"■ . .. '•■ Messrs. Tonks and Andrews applied for permission to remove-shingle' from part of tho Crown lands near tho Military Eesorvc,' Block XI, Port Nicholson.—Approved on certain conditions, the price to be charged to bo ono shilling per load of one and a half yards. The right was reserved to..terminate tho license for any reason on giving a fortnight's notice, no compensation to be paid to. tho licensen by reason of such'' 'termination.. In any caso the right to remove tho'.gravol" ; .to be for no fixed timo and at"the pleasure of tho Crown. The method of computing royalty to bo approved by the commissioner. In tho cases of tho following applications for sections at Hunua, it'was/decided. that Mr. M'Alpine's .application for'.' Section 3, Block V, and Mr. Sheoban's application for Section sa, Block VI, be.declined. Mr. Lawson's apr plication for Section 13, Block IX was approved. ■.. . . . ■;■ "-.',■,'.:„■'.':■.;'.,,■ ~','.■■ In ton cases where tho successful applicants had failed to inspect their it was resolved, in: default of tho required "inspections by January 8, 1910, tlie"' applications' will bo declared to have lapsed. - Tho ranger for Northern Wairarapa (Mr. Sutherland) was asked to locate tho proposed gravel pit on Section 14, Block Xllly Mangahao, held by Mr. Anderson." •' The commissioner informed the board that of tho improved farm sections in the Kakahi, pwhango, and Kakahi districts, eight were available for disposal owing to. tho. success? fnl applicants having already,,drawfl,sections in another district; also .lihat' nino ' sectjone had been declined by thel'6ncces'sfnl'"Spplicants. Tim board decided to hold a ballot' for tho sections at'a future date. . ' LAND BALLOT. : ; ; ., Two applications having been received for 82 odd acres. Part Section 8 of Block VI, Carrington Estate, a .ballot was 'held, and Mr., F. S* Giddens was doclared the successful applicant. . . ■. : - .-' ,