CROWN LANDS.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1663, 1 February 1913, Page 14

CROWN LANDS.

MEETING OF THE DISTRICT LAND BOARD. Messrs. T.' N. Broderick (Wellington Commissioner), J. .Dawson, T. T. Ellingham. and J. Georgetti were present at the monthly meeting of the Wellington Land Board, held on Thursday. The sale of Seotions 4 (2 roods .06 perches) and 12 (10 acres' 1 rood 4 perches) in tho Pongaroa suburbs at £15 and J2202 respectively was 'confirmed. Th<s, upset prices were Xl 5 and £110.

The following applied to transfer, and it was resolved that tho transfers bo approved subject to compliance with usual conditions;— Mrs. S. Rose to H/R. Cowan, Section 29, Pahiatua V.S.; 0. Stern to Mrs. J. Ansin, Section 40, Block 8, Rangitoto, Linton Settlement; S. J. Hayward to C. T. -Hayward, Section 6, Block 4, Umutoi; James Millar (deceased) to D. Millar, Sections IG, 17, Block 5, Aohanga; P. Wyeth to Mrs. B. Hunt, Section 35, Block 5, Mount Cerberus; Win. Davison and J. and G. Dnnford to G. Dunford, Section 1, Block 14, Tauakira; A. Person to Mrs. L. B. Davidson, Section 30, Block 5, Mount Cerberus; I'VE. Billinghurst to J. J. Wright, part Section 19, Block 10, Hautapu; J. Anderson to G. Kerr, sub-lease of Section 33, Block 8, Makuri; J. -S. Milson to Mrs. M. L. Neill, Section 17, Block 2, Kairanga, Aorangi Settlement; W. and J. Ashwell to A, W. Mildonhall, Section 107, Raetihi Township; 11.I 1 . Dennis to L. and W. Roach, Section 5, Block 9, Ruahine (subject to area already held by transferees being satisfactory); H. Maika and 'Te Kahu Maika (Mr. Gaivith) to Mrs. 11. A. Head, Section 273, Block 8, Wainuiora (subject to the statement of land held by transferee and her husband being satisfactory);,J. Gordon and T. Clifford to J. Gordon and R. Addison, Sections 9 and 10a, Block 5, Karioi (subject to area held by transferees being satisfactory). ' 1 Other applications to transfer were dealt with as under

Executor in estate of S. J. Armstrong (deoeasod) to F. B. Lovelock, Sections 3 arid 5, Block 2, Owhango.—Approved. , ; H. J. Wakeford to W. Morrison, Section 40, Pahiatua V.S.—Approved, subject to payment of rent from the date of last payment during which tim'o' the 'lessee has been allowed to occupy the land- rent free. '

•F. Henderson to H. Gregory, Section 50, Pahiatua, West V.S. This was an application lor rehearing of the transfer, and it was resolved to adhere to the former' resolution not to grant the transfer. J. Tuke to Mrs. G. M. Hall, Section 13, Block 9, Makotuku. This was an,application for rehearing of transfer, and- it "was decided to adhere to the former resolution carried by the board. Mrs. G. \V. Anderson to A. E, R. Palenski, Sections 12, 12a, Block 14, Maungakaretu. —It was decided that consideration be deferred until a medical.certificate has been received that the lessee is unable to reside on the.section. • ' .

H., C. Bunny to R. J. and L. 0., Olsen, Section 3, Block 3, Rewa, Longdate Settlement.' Mr. Gawith appeared in support of the application, and it.was Tcsolved to approvo of it provided a statement as to tho position of the transferee is filed and found in ordor.. i

W. H. Y. Gibbs to Alfred Grigg, Section 3, , Ohakune VlS.—This was approved under tho circumstances that the: applicant had left tho district. ' .

'C. E. Wildboro to H. Hanson. Yearly tenancy of Sections 55 and 59, Nireaha V.S. Tho proposed transferee asked for a lease for a longer term—This was approved.

With regard to the application of H. Burling, junr., to transter Section 6, Block 3, Puketoi, to D. Thomas, the selector having given notice of -his intention to purchase the fee-simple of tho lands, the board decided to tnlce no'further action.]: ' ! With reference to tho proposed transfer from T. and F.' J, Wilkinson to T. Wilk-

inson of Section 7, Block 5, Manganui, which was before the board on July 27, 1911, but which had not been completed, Mr. G. R. N. Wright waited on tho Jx»rd in support of an application from T." Wilkinson that payment of the rent conceded under' Section 127 of the Land Act, 1908, bo not demanded owing to peculiar, circumstances in which his client

was situated.—lt was resolved that the transfer be recommended for favourablo consideration' under the exceptional circumstances without , the payment of the rent conceded being demanded. Mr. Petherick. waited on tho board regarding tho transfer of part Section 3, Block 8, Makotuku, from E. T. Broadbelt to G.'H. Jackson.—lt was decided.to defer consideration till next meeting. Tho Public Trustee as administrator in

the estate of Wm. Matheson (deceased) applied to transfer Lot 4, Section 1, Block 14, Mangahao, to J. E. ' Wade, and it

was decided to approro of tho application under the circumstances. ■ Mrs. E. A. Pilbrow and F. E. Tilyard applied to. transfer Sections 13 and 25, Block 9, Huangarua, to ,E. A. Pilbrow and A. Pilbrow.—This, was approved, .Mrs. E. A. Pilbrow and F. E. Tilyard applied to transfer Sections 18 and 29, Block 9, Huangarua, to E. Galyeu; also Section 30, Block 5, Huangarua, .to same person.—This was also approved. Other applications to transfer wero dealt with as under■ • V

H. O'Donnell to V/'. A. Forder,. Section 2, Block' 2, Waipakura; Mr. Curry appeared in support of Hho Application, and it was resolved to grant it. Mrs. T. T. Scally to Mrs. A. M; Goddard, Section. 24, Block 4, Mangahao.—lt was resolved to approve of tha applica-

tion. ; ■ -i John Carr to John Carr and W. Dwyer, Section 9, Block 9, Kaitieke.—Rocommended for approval. C. O. Hanlon to F. G. Karam, Section 5, Block 4, Tiriraukawa, and Section 3D, Block 16, Maungakaretu—lt was resolved to inform tho applicant .that the proposed transferee can hold only ono of the sections, and therefore tho board declined to grant the transfers, as the proposed transferee was ineligible. .. W. Wearing applied to transfer his

interest in part of Sections 124, 125, and 270, Block 7, Ikitara (Auchmore Settlement), to T. M. Remington, and it was resolved that provided the transferee is

legally eligiblo to hold the lands the application bo granted. 1 Mrs. Margaret Morton applied' to purchase for cash part of Maungakaretu, No, 4b, Block 5, and it was resolved to recommend tho disposal of the land to her (about 187 acres)/under 'the, provisions of Section 129. of tho Land Act, 1908, at the capital value of .£558.

The following applied to transfer, and it was resolved to approvo on the usual conditions:— '

Mrs. C. D. Storey to W. H. Moxham, Section 25, Horowhenua V.S.; A. H. Wickie to Mrs. M. E. Melody, Lot 24, of Section 7, Block 8, Makotuku; Mrs.'H. J. Morris to Mrs. L. D. Harrison, Lot-4, of

Section 7, Block 8, Makotuku. The following ■ applied to convert the tenuro to freehold, and it was resolved that the applications be grantedE. Anderson and' C. S. Roberts, Section 7, Block 1, Iluahine; J. ICillalea and J. Kelville, Section 5, Block 10, Makotuku; in this case it was also resolved' that tho resolution of July 1, 1910, forfeiting the interests of the licensees for non-residence be rescinded, and that Mr. Kelville be released from his bond dated September 12, 1910. James Wright, Section 25, Block 1, Aohanga; the Mayor, councillors, and burgesses of the borough of Taihape, Section 55, Block 14, Ohinewairua. C. A. ICerr, junr., applied to sublet Sections 1, Block 6 and la, Block 5, Aohanga, to J. J. Sorensen for a term,of four years from February 1, 1913, and it was resolved to approve of tho application. • ■ . W. C. C. Birch applied to sublet Sections 32, 33, Taihape suburbs, to Messrs. Abraham and Williams, Ltd., for a term of fivo years from December 11, 1912, and it,was resolved to approvo of tho request. The Publio Trustee, in tho estate of W. Cameron (deceased), applied to sublot 107 acres of Section 12, Block 3, Hautapu, to Mrs. Mary Cameron for fivo years from February • G, 1912, and it was resolved to approve of tho application subject to a statement of the land, held by the transferee being satisfactory. H. Quirko applied to sublet Section -03, Pahiatua West V.S., to F. N. Goggin for two years 11 months, from December 1, 1912, and it was resolved to approve of the transfer on tho same conditions. Tho board considered the ninnner of disposal of tho lease of tho pastoral run at present occupied by C. Carlson, in tho Kaketapaumn block, and it wns resolved to offer tho leaso for five years at publio auction at an upset rental of Xl5O per annum.

. Referring to fcho boartl'i resolution of a, 1012, P M&iW !Tuaul&iw*l'a

temporary permit to occupy Hurupi block will expire on January 31, 1913, it was resolved to allow'him to remain in occupation until the land is required, on a monthly tenancy at tho present rental. E. H. Johansen having applied for an alteration in tho dato from which it is proposed rent shall oommence for his occupation of Mangatainoka 4, Nos. 2b and 2c, namely, from September 1, 1912, instead of December 21, 1911, it was resolved to adhere to tho lattor date, but to grant him an extension' of the lease until March 31, 1913.

With reference to L. Natzke's application for lease of Section 23, Block 4, Hautapu, 3 acres 2 roods 12 perches, it was resolved to grant him a temporary lease in terms of ranger's report.; Tho Levin Borough Council submitted proposals for tho expenditure of accrued thirds amounting to 18s, 2d., and it yras resolved to approve subject' to investigation by tho ranger. The Commissioner reported the completion of survey of the Whakaihuwalca block into areas ranging from 102 to 1580 acres, and it was resolved to Offer on the ■ optional system under Part 111 of the Land Act, 1908, such-sections as are available for disposal at the prices fixed by the ranger, excepting Section 9, Block 4, Homohaki, which is to bo offered on renewable lease with a recommendation that the lands be exempted from rent and general rates for four years. Mr. Elling- ■ ham said that some notice should be taken i.f the position of other settlers whose holdings liad been loaded for roads which had not yet been, constructed. With reference to the timber on Section 12, Block 11, Ongo, offerej for sale on November 27, 1912, and not disposed of, Mr. Ellingham moved that Mr. Georgetti seconded that grazing be let for the same term, provided the Commissioner can arrange accordingly, this was carried. Schedules of sections in Eaitihi township extension No. 1, were submitted, and it was resolved to approve of the lots being offered for cash Dy publio auction at the upset prices as per schedule at Haetihi. ' • F. L. Berhnront renewed his application to be allowed to surrender his lease of Section 3, Block 1, Mangaweka township, and it was resolved to decline thß application. The ranger reported having resumed possession of Section 2, Block 1, Hunua, 203 acres, and submitted valuations. It was resolved to approve of it being offered under Part 3 of the Land Act, 1908, in terms of tho ranger's report, weighted with improvements valued at The Efcetahuna County Council forwarded proposals for expenditure of accrued thirds amounting to 195., and it was_ resolved to approve subject to investigation by the langer. . The Mangawhero. Boad Board applied to have the thirds from Section. 1, Block .10, Tauakira,, hypothecated, ■ and itjvas resolved to approve subject to investiga-: tion by the ranger. With reterenco to the application of, C. Slight for a longer, lease of Section 45, Block 2, Paekakariki, than a year to year tenancy, it was resolved to grant a lease for five years upon the same _ terms as tho present tenacy under .Section 130 of the jjaad Act, 1908. . G. H. Stupples, applied to purchase an old shed on the Hall-Jones estate, and the Commissioner reported that he had authorised the successful tenderer for the grazing of Lot 1, S. W. Nornsh, to oonvert tho outbuildings into cowsheds. It was resolved to approve of the Commissioner's action ill tne - Mrs. C'. A. Prouse having intimatod that she does not desire a renewal of her lease of Education Reservo, Section 1, Block 10, Levin township, it was resolved to rooft'er the land for selection by public auction, weighted with the value ot her improvements 1 at; tho upset rental iixed by tho'ranger. ■ As H. H. Wardell's leaso of resumed small grazing run 53, Blocks 13 and 14, Eewa, 1240 acrcs, expires on February 28, 1913, it was resolved to grant him a temporary permit to occupy from that date for a period of twelve months at a rent at tho rate of £2 18s. 2d. per month. Tho following selectors had failed to comply with the conditions of.'lease, and it was resolved to take the action, noted in each case: —P. S. M'Lean, Section 13, Ohakune V.S., non-residence, no improvements. The board : decided tho land should bo forfeited. F.' H. M'Lean, Section 15) Block 10,;Ohakune V ; S., non-resi-dence, no improvements.- This section was also forfeited. W. H. G. Foster and Mrs. F. M. Cooks, Section 6, Block 1, Kaitieke.-'noh-resiljentss; but resides ••on.adjoining Scction. 7, Block ; 2, 'Kaitieke. An explanation by the tenant was accepted as satisfactory. Mrs. I. J. Kaynel, Sections 1 and 2, Block IG, Horopito West V.S., resides on her husbands Section 8„ Block 15, Manganui., It was,, decided to .ask Mrs. llaynel to show cause "why the section should not be forfeited. T. M'Cowbrie, Section 14, Block 9, Makotuku, resides on adjoining section held by his son. The explanation of the tenant was accepted as satisfactory. C. M. Waldegrave, Section 1, Block 11, Kaitieke, does not appear to reside permanently. It was decided to notify the lessee that the board required him to show causo why his interest should not bo forfeited. ' • A re-survey of tho south-western boundary, of Section 47,-Block 12, Mount Cerberus, having been, made defining a better fencing line; and the licenseo T. J; Whitta'having ajiplied for an alteration in the boundary conforming to the. new survey, it was ■ resolved that the license be called in and amended-accordingly. A declaration of the loss of license by Frank D. Allen, Section 3, Block 10, Tauakira; was received, and the necessary procedure having been carried out, it was resolved to issue a new license, and on the same terms and conditions under the provisions of Section 94 -of tho Land Act, 1908. With regard to tho tenure upon, which the Mesirs. Olsen Bros, be allowed to select part of.Section 5, Block 3, Pukotoi, as a homestead site, it was resolved to give them the option of' an o.r.p. license or a cash purchase. • | It was resol'ved to oiler Section 5, Block 12- VVhirinaki, 910 acrcs, on optional system of the Land Act, 1908, in terms of- the ranger's report, to bo .classed as heavy bush"' land, with exemption from rent and rates for four years.- It was resolved to approve of the undermentioned Crown lands in Ohiro being offered for cash, by publio auction, at the following upsets:— Lot 1,0 acres 2 roods 27 perches, Lot 3, 5 acres 3 roods B,perches, £35; Lot 4, 5 acres 0 roods 7 perches, JE3S; Lot 5, 6 acres 1 rood 31 perches, Lot 7, 5 acres 3 roods 11 perches, .£BO. It was resolved to approve of the appli-

cation of Jess Tyler for a permit to cut firewood on the load fronting Sections 4 and 5, Block 3, Puketoi, at a royalty of 2s. per cord. W. Smith applied for license to mill dead s timber on. Crown land on each sido of the main road, between Waimarino railway station and spiral over-head bridge, and it was resolved to approve in terms of ranger's report. H. Kelly applied for a license to split green bush- south of Waimarino Plains, and it was resolved to declino tho application. . . . J. Eslet applied for permission to plough 10 acres of Section 5, Block 1, Ohinewairua, held by him under temporary license, and it was resolved to grant tho request. J. O. Tiney applied for exemption from residence for a few months on Section 18, Block 1, Hunua, and it was resolved to declino to grant the application. , It was resolved to re-offer the following township and village lands at the capital values as shown on reoords as under:— Section 34, Ohakune V.S., 15 acres. _ Section 109, Block 8, Eaetihi township, 1 SecHon 8, Block 10, Eaetihi township, 1 Section 20, Block 8, Kangatana township, 1 rood 32 perches. • Section 4, Block 8, Rangatana township, 1 rood 24 perches. , , „ _ , ' Sections 4 and 18, Block 3, Owhango, 2 roods (to be offered separately). _ It was resolved to otter Section 3. Block 1, Hunua (North Waunanno I.F. Block), under Part 3 of the Land Act, 1908.