TARANAKI LAND BOARD.

King Country Chronicle, Volume V, Issue 399, 27 September 1911, Page 6

TARANAKI LAND BOARD.

MONTHLY MEETING. The monthly mee ing of the Taranaki Land Board was held on 19th inst., the Commissioner of Crown Lands (Mr W. Armstrong) in the chair. There were also presentMessrs Heslop, M'Cluggage, and Kennedy. An apology was received from Mr Rattenbury. APPLICATIONS FOR LAND. The following applications fur land were received since last meeting:— Part section 3, block 10, Aria,so acrs, J. Phillips; part section 16, block , Opaku, 1171 acres, N. Nelson.—lt was resolved that the application of J. Phillips be recommended for approval under section 129 of the Land Act, 1908, and that the application of N. Nelson be approved, but that the board could not reduce the valuation for improvements, unless the same be re-offered to public competition. —W. G. Fargie asked that section 22, block 1, Mahoe, reserved for gravel, be added to his holding.—lt was resolved to obtain the ranger's report. TRANSFERS. N. B. Fryday to A. Castle, section 7, block 13. Ohura: Transfer will be allowedwhen improvementsare brought up to date.— J. S. Sproull to Sproull and Brown, section 9, block 8, Ohura Recommended for approval —R. B. Brickell to R. A. Brickell, section 14, block 2, Omona: Approved—R. B. and R. A. Brickell to R. A. Brickell, section 13, block 2, Omona: Approved— A. Scrivener to A. Scrivener, E. H. Pockin and L. Ward, section 8, block 11, Totoro: Recommmended for approval—G. Hackett to H. Craven, sections 21 and 22, block 14, Ohura, and section 7, block 2, Heao: Recommended for approval.—E. Bell to W. Jones, section 6, block 6, Upper I Waitar: approved.—T. Sheehy to J. ! F. Strnthers, section 3, block 11, Aria: 1 Approved.—E. Julian to A. R. Green- ! wood, section 1, block 12, Waitara: 1 Recommended for approval.—E. Julian I to J. Whitehead, section 37, block 11, j Waitara: Recommended for approval, i —Tovey Bros,, to A. M. Tovey, part ! section 21, block 2, Ohura: Recomj mended for approval.—Tovey Bros, to I K. F. Tovey, part section 21 block 2, I Ohura: Recommended for approval.— iL. F. B. Smith to A. J. Wilkinson, i section 9, block 14, Waro: Refused, but if an eligible purchaser is found the board will consider it.—C. F. A. ' Zimmerman to J. H. Wylie, section 28, block 16, Huiroa: Approved.—G. G. S. Bowers to T. E. Trask and G. G. IS. Bowers, section 6, block 16, Pou-

atu : Recommended for approval.—R. Law to R. R. A. and J. D. Law, section 9, block 2, Mahoe: Approved.— E. E. Prior to B. H. T. E. Prior, section 7, block 7, Mahoe: Mr J. J. Patterson, solicitor waited on the' board with reference to the application, and it was eventually resolved that owing to ill-health of the applicant he be allowed to transfer to an eligible person other than his son, lessee to obtain a purchaser within six months. —A. Carman (J. A. McKenna) to F. Greaves, section 3, block 6, Opaku: Approved. —E. J. Wilson to T. E. Wilson, section 1, block 15, Opaku (transfer of sub-lease) Approved. SUB-LEASES. W. R. and M. Bonner to E. M. Gatton, section 6, block 16, Ngatimaru; D. R. Bight to C. K. and J. B. McCartie, part section 72, block 14, Pouatu.—Messrs Malone, Anderson and Johnstone, solicitors, applied for ext«nsion of time to register the sub-ieaae <J. G. Buchanan to A. H. Perry, section 11, block 14, Pouatu: One month's extension granted. THE FREEHOLD.

B. M. Kirkham, sections 5 and 6, block 4, Omona, and section 13, block 13, Mahoe; H. T. Jo!!, section 35, block 8, and section 31, block 9, M*mi: Resolved that the application of Mr Kirkham be approved, and that Mr Joll's application be approved subjectto the chairman being satisfied that the required improvements have been completed. BORING RIGHTS.

Messrs Weston and Weston, solicitors, applied for grant of boring and mining rights from C. Billing to A. E. Watkins and G. Fox, section 3, block 1, Egmont, and section 7, block 5, Egmont: Granted.

LAND TO BE OPENED FOR SE

LECTION

Plans of 22 sections in blocks 1, 2, 3, and 4, Rangi survey district, and block 11 Tangitu, recently surveyed by Mr W. Kensington, district surveyor, were laid on the table: Resolved that the prices as submitted be adopted, and the land offered for sale or selection under part 3 of the Land Act, 1908, the ballot to be held at Taumarunui.—Plans of 11 sections in blocks 1 and 3, Omara, and block 8, Taurakawa, recently surveyed by Mr D. M. Wilson, district surveyor, were laid on the table: Resolved that the prices as submitted be adopted, and the land offered for sale or selection under part 3 of the Land Act, 1908, the ballot to be held at Stratford—Plans of nine sections in block 16, Taurakawa, block 4, Kapara, and block 1. Tua, surveyed by Mr Wm. Laing. district surveyor, were laid on the table: Resolved that the land be offered for sale or selection under part 3 of the Land Act, 1908, at prices to b°e agreed upon between Commissioner and the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Wellington, after the land has been valued by the surveyor and Mr Lundins, Crown lands rangre, ballot to beheld at Stratford. REMISSION OF RENT, The Under-Secretary for Lands wrote stating that the matter of remission of rent on transfer of sections under section 127 of the Land Act, 1908, is a matter for the Land Board to decide: Resolved that upon the disposal of a half interest one-half of the rent conceded be demanded. APLPICATION FOR LEASES. The board considered the application of K. A. Johansf?n and D. Finnigan for Crown lands in block 6, Aria:

Chief Surveyor will take the necssary stops to have a survey made as soon as possible, so that the land may be offered at the earliest opportunity in terms of resolution of June 21, 1910. —R. Roth, section 5, block 15, Ohura, applied for part of the proposed forest reserve adjoining his section: Resolved that the land be disposed of to the applicant for O.R.P. under section 128 of the Land Act, 1908, at £5 per acre.—J. McDonald renewed his application for part of section 4, block 16, Ohura: Resolved that the land be disposed of to the applicant for O.R.P. under section 128 of the Land Act, 1908, at £2 per acre, applicant to deposit survey fee. —W. A. McCutchan applied for section 21, block 15, Pouatu, the closed part of Kohuratahi road: Approved. —D. Markham applied for a renewal of his lease of sections 1-12, block 9, Opunake Town, for seven years: Deferred for ranger's report.—F. Le Mon applied for a lease of section 19, block 2, Aria: Declined. —W. Beard applied for part section 7, block 15, Ohura, to give frontage and building site: Application recommended under section 129 of the Land Act, 1908, at ft price of £2 per acre, the area to be defined by the ranger. GENERAL.

G. H. Gifkins waited on the board with reference to non-residence on section 5, block 9, Kapara: Resolved that under the circumstances leave of absence be granted during the pleasure of the board.—Mr Hatrick waited on the board with Mr Grey Messrs Wilson and Grey) with regard to section 3, block 15, Ohura: Resolved that section be offered to public auction for cash at a total upset price of £I3BB 10s. including improvements. —Ohura County Council applied to have section 12, block 9, Town of Mangaroa, vested in them as a site for a public pound: Decided that board cannot entertain application but that the ranger (Mr Toime) will co-operate in selecting site.—J. O'Connor and W. Ireland applied to take timber from section 13, block 1, Piopiotea West: Goodson Bros., selectors of section 12, applied for the section to be added to their holding: Declined.— Under-Secretary for Lands wrote stating the opinion of the Crown Law Officers re renewal of leases under the Taranaki Scholarships Endow ment Act, 1910: Acknowledged.— A plan of the deviation of the Mangaowata road in blocks 9 and 10, Pouatu, was laid on the table: Titles to be amended accordingy.—H. F. Munro applied for the freehold of section 35, block 11, Opunake: Approved.— W. E. Davies wrote stating he had taken over the tenancy of sections 7, 8 and 9 of Village of Puniwhakau, from K. Maxwell: Approved. RANGERS' REPORTS.

H. T. Twiss, Crown lands ranger, reported on the application of Gaustad Bros, to surrender section 44, block 11, Waitara: Applicants must surrender before the department will go to the expense of ascertaining the value of improvements.—Mr Twiss reported on the application of J. Hutchins for section 1, block 13, Mimi, and for part of section 5 block Waro: Decided to inform the applicant that the application for section 1 was declined, but that the board will grant a year to year lease at £1 per annum. The application for part section 5 be recommended for application under section 129 of the Land Act, 1908. at a rental upon a capital value of £1 per annum.—Mr Twiss also reported on the application of H. Jury for part section 5, block 13, Waro: Report adopted.—Mr E. Tolme. reported on the application of L. Lloyd for a bridge over a stream to give access to section F>, block 8, Waro: Application refused. Mr Tolme akio submitted the rental for temporary tenancy of part section 28. block 2, Ohura. applied for by C. J. Ryan: Ranger to report on the quantity of milling timber on the section and also on section 12, block 3, adjoining.— E. A. Meredith, assistant ranger, reported on the application of R. Cleaver for a extension of time to reside with his wife and family: If not resident with wife and family on the section by December 31st, 1911, his interest will be forfeited, —E, Tolme, reported having resumed possession of section 1, block 2, Piopiotea West. EXTENSION OF TIME.

R. F. Beautrais applied for further extension of time till March, 1912, for his wife and family to reside on section 3, block 2, Mapara: Resolved that the action of the commissioner be confirmed, and that the applicant be informed that if he is not resident on the section by December 31st, 1911, his interest will be absolutely forfeited.—E. A. Meredith reported on the non-residence of A. W. King, section 5, block 2, Mapara.--A. W. King applied for extension of lime to reside :Reso!ved that the extension asked for be granted.

RESIDENCE AND IMPROVEMENTS

H. Ryan, section 13, block 13, Ohura, residence: Explanation satisfactory.—C. F. Hearn, section 6, block 6, Aria, residence: Explanation satiafactory.—G. J. Hagie,section 10, block 13, Ohura, residence: Resolved that if action be not taken within one month to complete transfer, the same will be declared cancelled, and that the selector be notified that if lie does not reside within two month his interest will b°. forfeited,—D. H. Wille, section 6, block 11, Ohura, residence: Granted exemption from residence under the circumstances.--R. 11. McKenzie, sections 7, 10 and 13, block 1, Aria, improvements: Ranger to inspect.—N. Mackenzie, section 5. block 5, Aria, improvements: Ranker to inspect. —J. W. and G. H. Etheringtuii, section 3, block 11, Ohura, improvements: [Ranger to insnect.