LAND & TENANTS.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1817, 1 August 1913, Page 9

LAND & TENANTS.

DISTRICT BOARD'S MEETING,

i ,n .® e ' ln f> "f the Wellington District Laud iioaril was held yesterday. TJio iolloiving were present:—Mr. T. N. Brodrick, Commissioner of Crown Lands (in tho clmir), Messrs. Jas. Dawson, H. T. liilinghani, and Jas. Ueorgetti. Leave of absence v.as granted to Mr. M'Lennan. B. Bell appeared in support of his application for Section 3, 131, Manganui, 862 acres, and lie being the only applicant 011 the 30th inst., the application 'was approved. TRANSFERS. Tho following applications to transfer were approved on Uio usual conditions:— Tlios. Green (deceased) to It. R. Johnston, Section 29, Itakautoru V.S., lift. 2r. 4p.; M. O'Sullivau to M. M. 8., and I'. Hansen, Section 14, Block 11, Mnkotuku, 302 a. Ur. 33p.; H. Lawrenco to W. Smith, Section fci, Pakihikura V.S., ai'ea 15a. Or. 05p.; S. Parker to S. Parker and M. Barker, Section G, Block IV, Hanrangi (Dyer Settlement), area 18S0 acres; S. H. Parker to J. Collie, Section. 26, Block XVI, Wairarapa (Dyer Settlement), area la. Or. OOp.; L. E. Smith to T. H. Stacey, Section 81, Block XVIII, Mangalmo (Pahiatua V.S.), area Ba. Or. 05p.; J. E. Deadmon to R. A. M. Miller, Section 6, Block L. ICopuaranga, 59a. 3r. OOp.; G. Hart to C. I l '. G. Bainbridge, Section 20, Block XVI, Apiti, area 200 acres; M. D. Hart to C. F. G. Bainbridge, Section 11, Block XVI, Apiti, area 200 acres; E. J. Hiu'kness and A. Brooking to A. Brooking, Section 2, Block XVI, Apiti, area 200 acres; E. J. Harkness and A. Brooking to A.-Brooking, Section 4, Block XVI, Apiti, area 200 acres; A. Brooking and E. J. Harkness to E. J, Harkness, Section 7, Block XVI, Apiti, area 200 acres; K. Brough to Wm. Broiigh, Scction 4, Block XIV, Pukcokahu, 886 a. lr. 00p.; R. A. Davenport to Win. Wilkinson, Section la, Block IV, Mangaone (Paa Crock V.S.), area 10a. Or. flop.; R. A. Davenport to Wm. Wilkinson, Section 2a, Block IV, Mangaone (Paa Creek V.S.), area Ba. 2r. OOp.; W. H. Herd to T. P. Hobbs, Section 58, Horowhenua V.S., area 50 acres; F. anil E. Todd to I l '. Todd, Sections 12 and 13, Block XIV, Manganui, 400 aires; L. E. Prujean to E. R. Gawler, Section 21, Block 1, Mangaone, 200 acres; T. Pitt to E. Turfrey, Section. 13, Block XIX, Mangahao, area 201 acres; J. A. M'Kenzio to H. S. Harris, sub-leaso of Section 22, Block IV, Apiti, area 158 acres; M. A. E. Woolstou to W. T. Stewart, Section 6, Block XV, Kaitieke, 934 a. 2r. 00p., approved, provided transferee effect improvements within 12 months; J. Waller to F. G. Rogers, Section 6,_ Block 11, Tirirnukawa, 200 acres; J. Waller to F. G. Rogers, Section 7, Block 11, Tiriraukawn, 200 acres; J. Waller to F..G. Rogers, Section 9, Block 11, Tiriraukawa; 200 acres. Other applications to transfer were received and dealt with as noted under ea \V. °Fitzgerald to J. O. Anderson, Section 1, Block VIII, Kaitieke, 19Ga. 3r. OOp—Approved. A. Wuugh to Mrs. G. A. Van Asoli, Section 26, Block IV, Apiti, 200 acres. Mr. Harcourt, solicitor, appeared as agent foi the parties, and explained the nature of tho transaction.—lt was decided to approve provided that tho exchange of Van Asch's property in 'Paranakl is completed firafc. r, N. V. Onwejan to S. J. Sanson, Section 4, Block 1, Kairanga, 53a. 3r. 28p. Mr. Sampson appeared beforo tho board—lt was decided to decline. H. F. Gibbons and L. A. Abraham to L. K. Couper, Section 1, Block VII, Kaitieke, 1327 acres.—Approved. Mary M'K. Allen to Jas. Hobson, Section 28, Block 11, Tiffin, 5 acrcs-.—De-clined.

Mrs. I. M. Waterman to C. H. Swan, Soction 15, Block XI, Makuri, 300 acres. Mh Swairwas present.—lt was approved. W. S. Hirst to F. Sievers, Seotion 136, Makaretu V.S., 58a. 2r. 20p.-Declined. A. J. Ormond to E. Tyler, Section 27, Ohakune V.S., 15 acres.—Recommended. John Scott to C. G. Abbott, Section 2, Block X, Makotuku, 210 acres. The applicant appeared beforo tho board, and asked that ho be allowed to withdraw the application, alleging that ho had not been able to consult his solicitor before the transfer papers wero sent to the board.—The transfer was declined. H. M'Lean, junr., to S. Hatfield, Sec* tion 17, Block VIII, Makotuku, 200 acres. —Declined.

T. Walker to T. H. Walton, Section G9, Levin V.S., 2a. Or. Up.—Postponed foi Hanger's report. ' Jas. Lankey (deceased) to Wm. Brown, Sectiou 34, Block XVIII, Mangahao, Pahiatua, V.S., 10a. Or. Hp-Consideration deferred to next meeting. P. M. Irwin to J. A. Butler, Lot 11 of Section 7, Block VIII, Makotuku, oa. lr. 7.7p.—Deferred till next meeting. J. Leonard to M. M. Leonard (Mrs.) Seotion 255, Raotihi V.S., la. Or. 32p.— Declined, as the regulations prohibit it. J. A. Rutherford to H. W. and S. J. Hoddlc, Scction 11, Block V, Makotuku, area 21G acres.—Postponed pending ranger's report. B. M'Neil to A. J. Petchey, Part 2, of Section 28, Block V, Waipakura, area 12G9 acres 3 roods 15 perches.—Declined. W. Kerr (Registrar of Supreme Court) to Thomas Funston, Scction 9, Block XI, Ranrataua V.S., area G acres 3 roods 29 perches.—Declined. G, T, Salter to Thomas Salter, Scction 38, Block XI, Mangaonei, 238 acres.—Approved. The following applications to subleaso were considered:—

Mrs. C. L. l'owrie to P. S, Loring, Section 91, Block XIV, Belmont, Epuni Hamlet, area 2 acres; term threo years.—Approved. M. M'Xeil to 11. M. Phillips, Part 2 of Section 28, Block V, Waipakura, 1209 acres 3 roods 15 perches; term seven years, with right of purchase at ill per acre.—Approved. ISSUE OF TITLES. Issue of titles were approved as under: — A. F. Baynel, Section 10, Block X, Makotuku, 502 acres; D. Douglas, in re A. Douglas, deceased," Section 292 and Part 3 of 281, Block XI. Wainuirou, 1109 acres 1 rood, 24 perches; E. N. Grico, W. portion Section 2, Block XV, Kaitieko, approximately 800 acres, conditionally upon subdivisional survey being completed to the satisfaction of the Chief Surveyor; A. Lewis, Section 22, Block XIV, Maungaknretu, 200 acres; M. Kennedy, Section 4, Block VIII, Ngamatea, 540 acres; W. Hyde, Section 30, Block XIII, Ohinowniru'a, 108 acres; G. K. Bannatyne, Section 57, Block X, Kaitawa, 200 acres. APPLICATIONS. P. C. Burling, whoso permit to split timber on Rimutaka Forest Reserve, expired on 12th instant, applied for an extension of time, and it was resolved to grant an extension for 12 months. The ranger reported on Sections 40 and 43 Marshall V.S., 2 acres 2 roods 28 perches—lt was resolved to grant a. permit to J. J. Bryce to graze the land at a rental of .£1 per annum. It was resolved to offer Section 90, Manunui V.S., 4 acres 2 roods 12 perches, for selection under renewable lease at a capital value as shown in records 25358-57, weighted with the value of fencing, £5 JOs. With reference to tho disposal of Otiranui.lA Block, 135 acres 2 roods, and the milling limber thereon, consideration was deforred for the present. A. T. Marshall applied to surrender his. lease of Section 7, Block 111, Ivakahi Township, 1 rood, in order to render him eligiblo to take up the license of Sections 12a and Part 13, Block VI, Hunua, and it was resolved to accept the surrender, and reopen weighted with the value of improvements. Tho Commissioner reported that James Quinn had failed to execute his lease of Lot 7, Section 7, Block VIII, Makotiiku, within the time allowed by statute, ho having been notified to do so on March 31 last.—lt was resolved to postpone tho matter. F. K. Turubull, solicitor, Wanffanui, wrote asking that action bo taken to urge the erection of a bridge over the Manga-' whare stream to give access to Section 0, Block I, Mangawliero, held by A. 9. C. Anderson—lt was resolved to ask the Under-Secretary for land to urge the spnedv execution of the work. T. O'Halloran, who obtained Section 1. Block XVI. Mangaone, 205 acres, last month, applied to forfeit his interest in the laud.—lt was resolved to forfeit the section and to reopen it at once—all stock to bo removed and the deposit to be forfeited. W. Ladd wrote that he had 110 interest now in tho tonnc.v of Part Railway Reserve, Block TV, Kairanga, 3 acres 3 roods 20 perches.—lt was resolved to determine his lease, and grant a tenancy oil same conditions to A. C. Webber. Tt was resolved to approve of -£59 received for hnlf-cnst of fencing of boundary on Sections 31 and 32, Block X, Umu-

toi, between I'iripiri and To Ohu Blocks being paid to tho Public Account.

1). M'Alpino wrote that ho did not now •require the leaso of Scction 9, Block I, Horopito West Township.—lt was resolved to determine tho tenancy. The Auckland Education Board wrote asking that two acres of Crown land to tho east of Sections 1 and 19, Block 111, town ol ! Kakahi, bo reserved as a site for a teacher's rosideuco.—lt was resolved to approve.

A similar application was made in respect of Sections 4, and 5, Block IX, Owhango Township.—Approved. Messrs. Fullerton-Smith, Miles, and Cook, solicitors, Taihape, applied, on be. half of Simon and Isabel Barakat, for reduction in rent of their respective education reserves, Section 4, Block VIIT, and Section 6, Block X, Mataroa TownshipDeclined.

With reference to tho application of Charles Bultimoro for a licenso to split green birch bush near Rangatua, it was icsolved to approve, provided tho ranger's report is favourable.

Messrs. Bell, Gully, Bell, and Myers wroto asking tho terms for tho sale to the Vacuum Oil Company, Ltd., of a small triangular piece of Crown land to tho east of iand on tlio Hutt Road, owned by the company.—lt was resolved to open the land to tho company under Section 131 of the Land Act, 1908, for tho sum of .£BO.

John Hunter having surrendered his cutting riffhts to timber near Raurimu, it was resolved to confirm tho action of tho Commissioner in granting a similar license to W. R. Pass on the same conditions.

C. H. Swan applied for permission to occupy some jjnass land on the summit of tho Puketoi Ranges, and it was resolved to decline, the land referred to being a road. For th» saime .reason it was resolved to decline an application by G. H. Gillaxd to lease land in tlio samo locality. The Commissioner submitted projrosals for protection works on the Waipoua River, fronting Education Reserves Sections 101 and 102, Block I, Otahoua.—lt was resolved to sanction the pioposals. The Commissioner submitted a schedule of applications for conversion of leases in perpetuity to freehold upon a system of deferred "payments as under, and it was resolved that the licenses to issued jccordiwrly with conditions as' to residence where noted, as provided by Section 3+ (a) of the Land Laws Amendment Act, 1912, and the regulations thereunder. ' The Mosterton County Council applied to divert the sum of .-£257 17s. 10d., thirds accrued to the Hutewai Road from metal-; ling, to the rebuilding of a bridge on tho road.—lt was resolved to approve. A plan having been submitted showing a proposed deviation of Road, affecting Sections 3 and 2G, Block IX, Ilunua S.D., it wa<i resolved to consent to tho proposal and amend the leases accordingly, if possible, to allow A. T. King to take the whole of the closed road. Application was made by G. A. Keats to lease two river flats fronting K«servo G2, Scarborough Township.—lt was resolved te allow him to include them in his lease. A. H. Cuff aonlied to the .allowed to split timber on Eherua Road for sleepers and posts.—lt was resolved to approve provided tho ranger's report is satisfactory and upon payment of tlie customary royalties. John Collio applied to lesoe for grazing purposes a portion of the Dry River-bed from vear to year, situated between Sections 10 and 11, Block XVI, Wtairarann. and it was Tesolved to approve subject to the ranger fixing the rent. W. H. Gomez applied- for the milling rights over a strip of Crown land lying to the south of the Eherua Road, and it was resolved to defer consideration, for a report from the ranger. It was rosolved to re-offer Section 13, Ohakune V.S., area 5 acres, on renewable lease at a rental based upon the capital value as proposed in the rangers report,'VHßL..lG-33; „ „ . Jas. Hodyps, whose lease of Sections G to 11 and 73, Mowhanau Township, will expire on December 31 next, applied for six months'''extension of his lease, and it was resolved to extend the tenancy to June 30, 30U, and then to reopen for sale by public auction. ■ > The following eolectors had failed to comply with the conditions of occupation, and it was resolved to take the notion noted against each case:— ' Mrs. M. E. A. Blackwell, Section _ 16, Block IV, Hautapii, 297 acres, deficient improvements.—Explanation satisfactory in tho meantime, biit she must carry out the promiso made.by her. . L. Canton, Section 7. Block IV, Whirlnaki, 852 acres, non-improvement—^Con-sideration postponed till next meeting. _ H. Cressy, Section G, Block XI, Whinnaki, 864 acre 3, non-improvement.—Con-sideration postoon'ed till next meetine. G. R. Bell, Section G, Block XVI, Reta. ruke. 537 acres 2 roods, non-improvement. Consideration postponed till next meeting. . , , „. R. H. Smith, Section 5, Block XI, Whirinaki, 1576 acres,, noil-improvements. —Decided to advise him that unless improvements are made this year, forfeituio of his interest will be considered. ■ A D. Wright, Sections 8 and 9, Block XVIII, Ohakune V.S., 2 acres, non-resi-dence.—ls now building; explanation accented in tho meantime. , J. Russell, Section 54, Manuniu V.S., 1 acre 0 roods .08 perches, non-residence. —Must reside or forfeit.. T. C. Holley, Section 40, Ohakuno V.b., 15 acres, non-improvements and nonresidence. —If ho is not residing by tho end of September next liis interest will be forfeited. , , VTTT H. T.' Carver, Section 4, Block XIII, Kaitieke, 1004 acres, non-improvements.— Is'felling this'senson; explanation accept-, ed in the meantime. T H. Hansen, Section 11, Block VIII, Whirinaki, 448 acres, deficient improvements.—Decided that his interest be forfeited, and that rent overpaid be rof"y}('°TTorsnian, Section 14, Block I. Hawtrey Settlement, 39 perches, non-residence -Decided to forfeit and re-offer the land for settlement weighted with yalue tor 9 " Section G, Block XIII, Huangarua, 265 acres, non-residence. Decided to warn tenant that the section will be forfeited unless ho complies with tho conditions. , n . Rev. G. D. Thornton, Section 1, Ohakune V.S., 5 acres 3 roods 18 porches, non-residence.—Deferred for the Present. R.. W. Alanson, Scction 3, Blook XVI, Kaitieke, 500 acres, non-residenco —ro be notified that he must reside. J. M'Laufrhlin, Section 13. Block XI, Rangataua V.S., 8 acrcs 3 roods 37 ■perches, non-residence.—Consideration Pt MM. n Fredericksep, Section 1, Block IV, Tarnrua, 201 acres 2 mods, non-refi-dence— Explanation satisfactory. Mrs. M. Sparks, .Sections G and I, Block X. Rangataua V.S.— Ranger reports now residing. _ Satisfactory. J. M'Murchie, Sectiou 43, Block XIX, Ohakune V.S., 9 acres 3 roods 39 perehes; non-residence and deficient improvements. —The board recommended him to Section 43, Block XVI, Wairarana, 19G acres 1 rood 30 perches, applied for leave °fabsence.-He appeared later and stated that lie wished to manage a farm for Mr. Martin, threo miles away. It was decided to allow lum twelve months' exemption prowded that his sons continue to reside. J. J. Carter applied for a of about 10 owes on Seotion 3, Block 1, Karioi, and also for, tramway rights through Sections 3 and 1, Block I. Kanoi. -It was decided to grant the application. F. Williscroft applied to transfei' Section 15 Township of Sandon, Manohester Block, 'Nikaufraugo Ssttlemeni^loutmlu) 3 3 roods 17 perches, to A. E. Cloutman. Mr. G. A. N. Wright appeared in support—Tt was decided to lnhko the nec . - sarv recommendation prodded that the Commissioner is satisfied that everything is in order. .