DUNEDIN WASTE LANDS BOARD.

Dunstan Times, Issue 636, 26 June 1874, Page 2

DUNEDIN WASTE LANDS BOARD.

o We compile the following of local interest from the Daily Times report of the proceedings:— Mr Bradshaw, for Mr W. H. Scheib applied for a lease of twenty acres between Nevis and Arrow Bluffs, south side of the Kawarau. The land was wanted to mine for coal. It appeared a survey had yet to be made, and Mr Bradshaw, who had been instructed by telegram, could not tell exactly the area applied for, or the part of it that would be wanted to mine for coal. It was resolved that an application for five acres he received, on the understanding that the usual conditions were complied with. Tenders were opened for conducting the auction sales for the districts around Clyde and Naseby. They were as follows Mr Faohe, two per cent, for any amount on sales in Clyde district. Mr Chappie, sales in Clyde district, under 3001., five per cent.; 3001. to 5001., four per cent. ; over 5001., two and a half per cent. Mr Chappie, for sales in Naseby district, under 3001. ten per cent. ; between 3001. and 5001. seven and a half percent. ; over 5001,, four per cent. Mr Inder, sales at Naseby, Hill’s Creek, St. Bathan’s, Macrae’s, Hyde, and Hamilton, up to 501., five per cent. ; 501. to 1001., four per cent. ; 1001. to 2301., three and a half per cent. ; 2501. to 5001., three per cent. ; over 5001. two per cent.

The opinion was expressed that some of the rates were excessive, and, on the suggestion of Mr. Reid, the tenders were referred to the Executive. Mr Reid supported the appointment of a land officer at Switzer’s. Suggestion agreed to : Mr Wood to b« appointed.