CROWN LAND CONTROL-1

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1787, 27 June 1913, Page 3

CROWN LAND CONTROL-1

BOARD'S MEETING. Tho 'Wellington District Land Board met yesterday. Present: T. W. Brodrick, Commissioner of Grown Lands, in tlie chair, aud Messrs. Jos. Dawson, 11. T. Kl-lin;,-luini, Jas. Georgetti, and W. ll'Lennan. TRANSFERS. T. G. Trengrove to E. P. Niven, Section 38, Block IV, Matigahao. T. H. Slncey to W. Slieehaii, Scction 79, Block I, Jlakuri. J. A. Gibson to R. Rcay, Scction l J nrt A oi' 23, Block VIII, Jlanßahao. A. Abbiss ito J. Chowun, Scction 3, Rewa V.S.

(provided statement as to land already held is satisfactory.) A. Abbiss to J. Chowen, Section 1, Rewa V.S. (provided statement as to land already held is satisfactory). S. Jackson to J. M, Rule, Section iv 4, Block 11, Jlangahao. J. Jackson to J. -M. Rule, Section 15, Block 11, ilangahao. JI. O'Driscoll to J. E. Doadman, Section' 21, Block V, Kavioi (provided laud already held is . 11. Koene to W". J. Manser, Scction 37, Block X, Tararua. H. Keene to W. J. Manser, Scction 25,' Block X, Tararua. 11. G. J. Sinclair to C. S. AVycherlcy, Section 13, Block IV, Pohangina (subject to land already held being satisfactory). J. P. Ward to J. Hill, Section 24, Block X, Hnnua (subject to area already held by transferee being satisfactory). W. E. Wado to W. J. Wade, SecUoii 2, Block XI, Retaruko (provided transferee is landless). A T. Marshall to E. M'Alister, Section 7, Block 111, Kakalii Township. Besolved to recommend. A. Johanson to H. M. Goodrick, Sections 3 and 78, Block IX, Ohinewairua. Mrs. E. J. Jl'K-onzio to Mrs. J. J. Jl'Caldon, Section 2, Block I, Alangaweka North Town. P. Ring to Mrs. A. Hine, Seotion 34, Block XIIL, Belmont, Paparangi Settlement. C. Vining to S J. Berry, Sections 11 and 12, Block 11, Makotuku. A. W. Williscroft to A. Hart, Section U, Manchester Block, Nikau Grange S«ttlement—Recommended for approval. Executor in estate of J. Jjankey (deceased), to W. Brown, Section 31, Block XVIII, Mangahao, Pahiatua V.S.Declined, the proposed transferee not being eligible. Alex. Dick to Otto Smith, Section 39, Ivarewarewa V.S.—Approved provided the papers are in order. A. Belli and A. Brown to A. Belk, Sections 2 and 20, Blocks I aud 11, lhialiine. —Recommended. K. E. Smith to Mr. —. Fife, Section 33, Horowhemia V.S. (sublease). —Approved for a term not longer than five years, and provided the papers are in order. Jas. Cameron to R. Dickson, Sections 12, 43, and 45, Hawaenga V.S. -Approved. Mr. Cameron appeared before the board. P. J.'Christenson to E. M. Newell, Section 22, Block XII, Apiti.-De-clined. Executor in estate of J. iaggant (deceased), to i\ J. Staples, Scction BG, Block 1, Makuri, Mangaramarama y.S.Dcclined, the transferee not being eligible. J. B. M'Neill to A. J. Peachey, Part 2 of Section 28, Block V, Waipakura—Postponed pending further information as to proposed sub-lease of the land to another person. J. E. Hitchcock to Jas. Garmons-v.-ay, Section 7, Block VI, Maungakaretu. j —Approved.

SUB-LEASES. The following applications to sub-loaso wore received, and it was resolved to take action as noted in each crtse:— C. P. Goodrick, jun., to L. J. Vile, Section -56, Block XV, Kangito.—Approved. Messrs, E. S. Dixon and li. E. Whnllev to E. Collins, Section 3, Block 11, Mangahao. —Approved subject to statement of area held by sub-lessee being in order. FREEHOLD APPLICATIONS. The following applications were made for the freehold, and it was Tesolved to approve:—W. J. Trevena, Section 0, Block 111, Manganui; C. Griften, Section 54 Block XIV, Ohinewairua; D. Crowley, Section 6, Block IV, Ngamatea (provided ranger's report is favourable); C. B. Allen, Section 1, Block V, Ruahinc; Mrs. A. Mitchel, Section 33, Block VI, Hunua: .F W. J. .Greenstreet, Section 37, Block VI, Hunua. MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATIONS. ' It was resolved to approve of proposals for expenditure of accrued thirds as follows, subject to investigation by the rangers:—Patea County Council, dEI3G 16s. lOd.; Eketahuna 'County Council, .£1; Wanganui County Council, XH 10s. lOd.; Ohakune Borough Council, .£BO is. Id.; Petone Borough ouncil, .£2O os. lOd. The Mamunui Town Board applied for an area of 15 to 20 acres of Crown land lioar the township to be set apart for. a sanitary depot.—lt was resolved to decl'ne - Mrs. T. Pitt asked to bo allowed to graze other person's stock on Section 13, Block XIX, Mangahao, pending arrangements for a transfer of her husband's interest in the land under instructions from him on his way out from England. It was resolved to lcavo the matter in tho hands of the Commissioner to do what he can to relieve tho applicant from Imposition. G. H. Stupplos applied to purchase old dwelling on Pitt Settlement, and it was resolved to decline* the offer and reduce the price of the building to £20 for reopening for selection. In view of tho ranger's report _on the disposal of Section 111, Block X, Raetilii Township, it was resolved to rescind tho resolution of January 30 last effecting it, and olVer it for salo for cash iu terms of tho ranger's report. P. G. Smith, having applied for a leaso of Otiranui la Block, the appraisement of milling timber thereon was submitted. It was resolved to postpone consideration till next meeting. Tho Commissioner to look into tho modo of disposal of the land.

With reference to the board's resolution of April 25, 1910, re disposal of Section 26, Block X, Umutoi, Mr. J. T. Shore liaviDg applied lo be allowed to select this section on occupation with right of purcliaso, it was resolved to allow him to do so under the power now given by Section 14 of the Land Laws Amendment Act, 1912. ■ It'was resolved to offer Sections 467, Block 11, Wairoa, 72 acres 2 roods 20 perches, and 168 in same block, 88' acres 3 roods 90 perches, on optional system at tho surveyor's valuation, the sale to be at the Land Offico, Wanganni. D. J. C. Templeton having applied for about Gi acres of Section 18, Block XII, Manganiii, to be added to his holding. Section 13, Block XI, to obtain improved fcncing line, it was resolved to recommend tho disposal of tho land to him under Section 14 of the Land Laws Amendment Act, 1912, in terms of ranger's report. F. Udy applied for a lease of Section 9, Block XI, Ohakune, upon which hollas erected si dwelling, and it was resolved to grant him a lease for 5 years under Section 130 of the Land Act, 1908, with protection for improvements up to ,1 value not exceeding £150, provided they be assessed at the then value to an incoming tenant or purchaser. Rent to bo!at an amount to be fixed after valuation for land. Tho board examined applications for Section 34, Ohakune V.S., and decided which of the applicants should have preference <13 provided by Section 11 of the Land Laws Amendment Act, 1912. Tho examination resulted in tho jireferento being given to George W. \ork, who was declared the successful applicant. All application was received from Mr. Cliaa. Buttiinore for a license to split green birch bush near Raiigataua. ft \v<is resolved to postpone consideration for one month. Mr. S. Hunt, who was recently allotted Section 3D, Block.Xll, Mount Cerberus, applied for Section 44, which is withheld for forest and it was re.-olved to decline hid application.

it WHS resolved lo grant S. Hunt a permit to split, (lead timber for posts in N.E. corner of Section 'i-t, Block XII, Blount Cerberus, and Mr. H. T. Kllinslmm a similar permit for dead timber on Crown land near liis holding on north side of Towai lioad, each to pay royalty at tlio rate of Ids. pot' 100 I in si s. It was resolved to advise the Railway Department that during the currency of its provisional license of Sections 14 and 17, Block VI, Humia S.D., it will havo th'o right, under Section 311 of the Land Act, 1908, to apply for a lease of these sections for such additional term as may reasonably be required. The Commissioner to fix the length of the term. J. E. Bunt applied for a permit to split green bush north of Waimnrino Station, and it was resolved to decline his application. The Wellington Steam Ferry to.. lessee? of education reserves, Sections 3r> anil Block XVI, Belmont, wrote, asking I hat they be granted the freehold of portion of Section 35, containing 3a. 3r. 13p., in exchange for a. portion of their freehold, Section 34, adjoining, contoininp tlia waft, of laud, uadcj; bectiyn M

of the Public Reserves and Domains Act, i 1908 —It was resolved to approve. | it was resolved to reoifer Section -1, | Block XII, Belmont, la. Or. 37p., on 10newablo lease at a rent of .fctf 6s. Gil., weighted with J8383 ss. for improvements. Mr. J. S. Jenson applied for Section 2, Ivohanga Village, area 10a. li'. lip., uml it was resolved to grant him a permit to occupy it from year to year under Suction 130 of the Land Act, 1908, at a rental of JCI 2s. Gd. per annum. NON-COMPLIANCE & OTHIilt MATTKRS. The following cases of non-compliance with conditions were considered, and it was resolved to tako action as Jioted against each name, viz.:— C. IS. Yi aluegrave, Section. 1, Block XI, Kuitieku, noiiresidence. —Satisfactory in the meantime, (i. A. M'Donald, Section 19, Block 1, l\akahi V.S., non-residence.—Forfeited. Mrs. Maggie M'Dowall, Section 44, Ohakune V.S., non-improvements.—Satisfac-tory in the meantime. G. L. AVingei, Section 12, Block VI, Owhango Uownsiup, non-residence. —To be allowed to transfer, li, M'Donald, Section 7, Block XIII, Kaitieke, deficient improvements.—.No further action. A.A.Hatfield, Section 7, Ohakune V.S., non-residence—Forfeited. Mrs. M. Sparks, Sections 6 and 7, Block X, Katigataua Township, non-residence —Postponed for a month.

Mrs. N. M. Allen applied for exemption from personal residence on Section 9, Block 11, Tiffin, her house thereon having been destroyed by fire, and as she now resides on her husband's freehold, about three miles away, it was resolved to dispense with residence under Section 161 of the Land Act, 1908. It was resolved to approve of the monev received for improvements on section 31, Ohakune Y.S., being dealt Willi as follows J-JCI 10s. to be paid to public account, and .£lO to be paid to tho person entitled to receive it. It was resolved to grant T. A. Duncan a permit to graze stock oii'Maungtikarctu 4 13 1, Pt. 4b, No. 4, Sections 4, BlockVIII, 5, and Pts. 1, Block ill, Mangawliero, comprising 1536 acres, at a rental of 4s. 6d. per acre per annum, as from January 1. 1913, subject to determination when required for settlement. .... The ilanunui Town Board applied to have all "thirds" derived from sections in the town district hypothecated in connection with the loan of ,£12500 already raised, and now being expended on form-, ing and metalling all the roads in the township, and it was resolved to approve, subject to investigation by tho ranger. The Mangawhfro lfoad Board applied to have the "thirds" from Sections li and 8, Block I, Mangawhero, hypothecated for payment of interest oil loan, and it was resolved to approve, subject to investigation by. the ranger. Mr. K. Ganter, not having completed within the prescribed tiino contract for purchase of fee simple of Section 9, Block X, Mount Cerberus, under Section 177 of tho Land Act, 1908, it was resolved to cancel it. It was resolved to extend the term of purchase of the fee-simple ot Sections 1 and 27, Block VIII, Tiriraukawa, lielil by Mrs. Mary M'Govern. provided a definite proposal is submitted before next meetlnK- . .. With reference to the application of W. G. Trice for a lease of Section 2, Piriuku suburbs, tlie lessee submitted proposals for improvements to tho buildings and for ploughing and sowing and planting an orchard. —It was resolved to approve of the proposed expenditure. The application of H. H. Harris to transfer Sections 12 and 13, Block I, Tiriraukawa, to A. J. Joblin, was further considered—lt was resolved to decline.