THE LAND BOARD.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1503, 27 July 1912, Page 9

THE LAND BOARD.

MEETING CONTINUED. Tho adjourned monthly meeting of the Wellington Land Board was held yesterday. Tho following members were prosent:—Tho Commissioner, Mr. T. N. lirodrick, and Messrs. J. Dawson, H. T. Kllingham, T. Gcorgetti, and W. M'Lenuan. • ' Tho following applications wero dealt with:— Mrs. M. Spnrkcs, lessee, of Sections li end 7, Block'X, JiangaUuia V.S., 2 acres, wrote explaining why sho was unable to Ret her built on tho section to enable her to commence residing therein, •-It was resolved under the circumstances o grant her another two months in which to comply witli the lease. Mr. John Wood, lessee of Section }3, lilock 1, Hawtrey Settlement, 130 ncros 0.05 perches, wrote with reference, to his tni ing (o take up his residence on the section.—lt was resolved to declare his interest forfeited for non-compliance with tho conditions of his lease, and put <ho section up for selection weighted with tho improvements. A report was received from tho Crown. Lands Ranger re Mr. S. J. Cuff, lessee oi Section 11, Block HI, Hangataiia Township, 1 rood-non-residenco on tho land, —it was resolved to lake no action at present.

Mr. Win. Pnsl;, of Section i, Block IV, \\aipakewn ( 1380 acres 2 roods, wrote with retcrenco to his non-rcsidenco on tho section-It was,resolved to get a report Ironi tho Crown Hanger. Tho Commissioner brought up .the case of the non-residence of Miss A. A. Wliiteiiinii, licensee.of Section 9, Blocks II mid JII, M.ingnwhoro, IGS-t acres 1 mod :S2 perches.—lt was resolved to give her mx months' time in which to transfer o-r refilde, and to advise her Jhat her nonresidenee will prevent her getliii" tho freehold tillu. . , It was resolved to,rescind the forfeiture of | Mr. P. lolly's interest in Section 27, Block XIII, Ohinewairua, he having now [laid up th« rental in nri'oar. Mr. A I'l'm, lessee of Lots 5 and G. Section 28, Taihapo V.S., 2 , roods 15.5 perches, wrote with rclVroiiee to his prti-posi-d buililiiig operations on the section, with a view to his taking up his residence at nn early date—lt was resolved to obtain the report from tho Crown Lands Hanger. -Mr. A.-I. Sicvcrs, le.ssee of Section part 12 ot 8, Block XlV.Mangahao, 2G acres li _pffri'he.«, applied for escinption from resulenco for twelve months as ho is living on another section at Hnmua, tho lease of which has expired, and he is nowonly n monthly tenant of it.—lt was resolved to grant him six months only in which to take, up his bpna-fidc residence, or otherwise forfeiture will ensue for noncompliance. Mr. J. Bonis, lessee of Section U, Block [X, Hum™, North Waimarino Settlement, 154 acres, applied for permission to bringIns children into Owhnngo, so that they might attend school.—lt was resolved to obtain a .report from tho Crown Laude Hunger. Mr. John Copeland, lessee of Section. 59, Manunui V.S.j 1 acre, wrote explaining why ho had not continued to reside on the; section.—lt was resolved to ■ declare his interest .forfeited for non-complianco with the conditions of his lease, aiid to oiler the section, weighted with the improvements effected thereon. , %

A report was received from the Crown Lands_ Ranger to the effect-that Jlr, G. ■ AV. Wilkhison was now residing on Section!).'), Taihapc Extension V.S.—lt was resolved that if his residence continues satisfactory, the board will rescind Die , forfeiture and his interest in the lease in ' throe months' lime.

It was resolved to rescind tho resolution of April 25 and May 31 last, forfeiting Messrs. T. and F. J. Wilkinson's interest in Section 7, lilock V, Mangsinui, 1404 acres, the licensees having now tigned (he license and'expressed n wish to retain the holding. Mrs. Maggie Jforris wrote with reference to the forfeiture of her lease of Section 2, lllockiil, Horopito, l> rood; 1, -and asked if sh« paid'tho would. the section back iignin.—lt was resolved (o notify her that the. lease ha\->-in? been cancelled in the Lnnds Transfer Oflico, there is now no power lo rescind the forfeiture, and it was alto decided to request her lo pay the arrears of rent, .CO 35., otherwise legal steps would- be taken to recover the snme. Mr. K. ,T. Williams applied to forfeit us lease of Section 3, Block X, Kactihi 'lownship. 1 rood.—lt was resolved to approve of his request, he having failed to comply with the conditions of tho lease in respect of improvements and payment of rental. A report was received from the Crown Lands Eaugcr in reference- to T. 11. G. lrengrove's application to sublet portion of Section 42, Manunui V.S., 1 ac. 3r. 25p., to H. Brunton.—lt was resolved to approve ou the usual conditions. A report wns received from tho Crown Lands Ranger in reference to E. Baker's application to sublet Section 31, Block XII, Apiti, 205 acres,, to A. Gibson.—lt was resolved,to approve on the usual conditions. '''..-.

0. G. Ayery applied for a rehearing of Ins application to sublet Sections 276 and

277, Enetihi V.S., 12a. 2r. 38p., to Mrs. .T. R. Gould, which was declined at the last meeting of the board.—lt was resolved to approve on the usual conditions. Tho Akitio County Council applied for permission to take metal from Section 19, Block I, Aohiinga, which is lield % E. W. West.—lt was resolved to obtain a report from the Crown Lands Banger, and a plan of the locality. H. A. S. Dennett applied for exemption from residence for one year. Sections 202, 209,.and 210, Raetihi V.S., 4 acres 1 rood 20p., on account of ill-health. A- medical certificate was produced, and it wa9 resolved-to approve under the circumstances, and to grant permission to sublet the section for that time.

In continunlion of the board's resolution of Juno 2S, 1912, on Bceord 2I.!I1-I, it was resolved to fixe tho prices of Section: 10. Block Vlll, Haimia, at £2 ucr acre. It was resolved lo issno (o Jfr. V. CarniAdy, Private Hotel, Mataron, a temporary permit to oecupy Sections 12, 13, and 17, Block IV, JlaUiroa Township, from year to year without compensation for improvements, at a rental of .I',') per aero per annum. . i It was resolved to approve of tho arrangements made by the Crown Lands Hanger, with regard to granting Messrs. Trcaiior, Warren, Kelly, Utirrowman, and J. JC. Davis, permit's lo split' doadl limber on Crown lands licar Roropita. JStrs. Jf, J. Heyes applied lo transfer,: her lease of Section 32, .Mataroa Y.S., 1 hero 2 roods, to Alice Uerrv, and 31r. M. V. Berry also applied to transfer Section L'S, ll.itaroa V.S., lac. 3r., lo tho .same person. Tho Jlataroa V.S. rcßulations provide that one person may not hold more than two sections.—lt was resolved to ol* tain a report from tho Crown Ranger, Jfr. A. B. Anderson applied lo subdivide Section M, Block XIII, Mangahiui, 200 acres, and transfer 1 acre lo the Waiwera Cheese Co. —It was resolved to approve on tho usual conditions, and .subject to tho ranger's report being satisfactory. The cheese factory also applied for permission to purchase tho tea simple ofl aero if the transfer to tho company is granted.—lt was resolved to appoint' Mr. J. B. F. Sutherland to make Iho necessary revaluation on receipt of the formal notice of. intention to purchase, and iho usual feo when tho transfer has been, completed, both transactions to be simultaneous.

A. R. Gillespie. applied to transfer the license of Section 2, Block T, Waipakura, 418"> nm-s 0 roods \i perches, to A. K. ICernot.—ll. was resolved to postpone tlio next meeting for necessary particulars. A. E. James npplied 'to transfer llio loaso of Section 18, Hoiwhomm V.S., 5 neres, to P. 13. Condor.—lt was resolved, to approve on the usual condition!. G. A. Bnrling npnliod (o transfer tho lio-pnso of Section 57, Block X, Knitnvrn, 2«{ acres, to 0. 11. UnHnntyM>.-lt was resolved to approve on tho usual conditions. . With reference to an application from Messrs. Smith and Son for n mill ynrH site, about 5 neres, in the R.W. corner of Section 7, Block V. North Waimariiio , Improved Farm Settlement, now occupied liy Mr. B. .Tomes, i( wns resolved to Rive him pcruifcion to sublet the 5 acrce ■to Messv;. Smith and Sons himself. Mr. n. Cnvonlry applied to lr.'m<.fer liis lease of Section Snn.'Uloek UI, Malto- • tnlni, -lOn. 3r. irip.. to T. I, Dnsli. and it was resolved to ap)irove, provfded Mr. B««li nnderlakes lo lake up'his residence on Hie section forthwith, .-.■;" Jlr. V. CflUslreain nppliini in '•..> nlJon-. Ed to forfeit his 'rn.se of tfl Block X. Horopito West V.S., in: U: Idp." -Tt was nßiTwl to c rnnl the application conditional on arrears of rout beinn uaitl.