TARANAKI LAND BOARD.

King Country Chronicle, Volume VI, Issue 485, 24 July 1912, Page 6

TARANAKI LAND BOARD.

that he be allowed to remain in occupation until expiry of present lease. EDUCATION RESERVES. Transfers of education reserves were granted as follows: J. A. Stanford to W. and E. Cartwright, section 19, block 3, Ngaere. L. Speirs to D. M. Scott, section 20, block 3, Waimate. H. Goble to T. F. Walsh and E. W. Gibbs section 6, Moa. W. Coleman to S. D. and H. Coleman, section 14, block 13, Ngaere. A sub-lease of an education reserve was approved from W. Sharrock to R. H. Campbell, section 11, block 2, Ngaere. Mr H. T. Twiss was appointed appraiaer fo; the board in the fnatter of the renewal of the lease of sections 6 and 7, section 189, Patea which expires on October 31st, 1913. The board decided that it had no recommendation to make in regard to the request of the town clerk of the New Plymouth Borough Council that steps be taken to pre- ! vent further erosion by the sale of reserve, New Plymouth. The commissioner submitted a draft form of lease of mining right. —lt was resolved to leave the matter in his hands to prepare a draft for submission to che Crown solicitor for approval. C. E. Raby notified that he had transferred section 15, block 13, Waro, to A. W. and H. Kemp.—Approved.

MONTHLY MEETING

Applications to transfer sections were dealt with as under:— Walter Beard tu J. Malone, section 1, block 16, Ohura.—Refused on the [grounds that conditions of- license have not been complied with. Henry Leary to H. and E. Leary, section 2, block 10, Waro.—Approved. M. Gray to John Hodge, section 22, block 4. Carlyle.—Approved. C. S. Gatton to W. E. Clegg, sectiuns 20 ( 14 and 24, block 35, Ngatimaru.—Approved. C. S. and F. C. Gatton to W. E. Clegg, section 23, block 15, Ngatimaru.—Approved. T. E, Lawrence to J. B. Hine and W. K. Jonas, sections 9 and 10, block 5, Nagtimaru.—Refused on the grounds of aggregation of area. A. C. Marr to L. R. Curtis, section 4, block 4, Huiroa.—Approved. R. L. Wilson to P. T. Pederson, section 2, I bluck 6, Upper Waitara.—Approved. Catherine Skitrop and G. Jensen to G. Jensen, sections 7 and 8, block 11, Upper Waitara. —Approved. G. Williams to J. A. Williams, sections 5 and 8, block 6, Egmont. Approved subject to papers being in order. JameH Taylor to James and S. Taylor, sections 15 and 17, block 2, Pouatu.— Mr Taylor, senr., waited on the board and explained his reason for not complying with the residential conditions. He wished to withdraw the apDlication for the transfer. The board resolved that under the exceptional circumstances the explanation be accepted as satisfactory, and that the section be

allowed to remain in Mr Taylor's owt name. Public Trustee to F. W. Bashford, section 6,- block 2, Heao.—Approved. William Innesa to H. McGrath, section 1. block 3, Totoro.— Refused. T. W. Moorby to W. H. Beet, section 8, bock 16', Pouatu.— Refused on account of non-fulfilment of conditions. H. N. and J. Alexander and F. E. E. Brenmuhl to H. N. and J. Alexander, sections 13 and 5, block 7, Cape.—Approved. W. J. Newell to Joseph McHalick, section 6, block 4, Opaku. Mr Newell waited on the board in support of his application, which was approved. F. Stockman to H. V, McHalick, 'section 8, block 4, Opaku.—Mr Stockman appeared in support of his application, which was agreed to. R. N.

Wilson to H. J. Wilkinson, Eection 7, block 2, Pouatu. —Approved. F. P. Dowman to W. H. Sadleir, sections 18 and 39, block 2, Ngatimaru.—Approved. H. and D. S. Musker to D. S. Musker, eection 3, block 3, Upper Waitara. Approved. I), and J. Brosnan to C. Selby, section 2, block 7,'Mimi.—Deferred til! next meeting. J. C. and, G. H. Parker to A. L. Bremer. —Approved. TRANSFER OF SUB-LEASE. E. J. Theobald to F. H. Barnitt, section 2, block 2, Ornona. Approved. W. N.. W. P. and W. F. V. Jenkins applied to sub-divide ana transfer 171 acres of section 42, block 11, Ngaere, to C. H. de Launay, but the board refused permission, on the grounds of' aggregation of area. EXTENSION OF TIME. Applications for extension of time to register th« following transactions were received: —Transfers: W. B. Reid to H. Blair, section 4, bluck 7, Mahoe; Coburn and Banfield to R. P. Coburn, section 8, block 5, Aria; C. E. H. Allen to P. Collyer, section 30, block 2, Neratimaru; R. H. Allen to P. Collyer, section 1, block 1, Ngatimaru; A. N. Mills to J. F. Ritchie, sections 11 and 30, block 6, Ngatimaru. Sub-lease: W. R. and M, Bonner to E. M. Gatton, section 6. block 16, Ngatimaru.—One month's extension was granted in every case. IMPROVED FARM SETTLEMENTS.

W. M. Healy, section 19, block 2, Ohura; F. Kerriak, section 18, block 4, T<}toro; J. Kannaird, junr., section 32, block 1, Tangitu; w. Chaytor, suction 5, block 14, Ohura; and B. McManus, section 4, block 12, Mapara, occupiers of land under the improved farm settlers' conditions, applied for the issue of their leases. —The board decided that leases and licenses be issued, but, in some instances, subject to accounts for fencing being settled. rangers' Reports. Mr E. Tolme reported on the resuming possession of section 5, block 2, Heao, and also on the balance of Taraunui, Aria. The report was adopted, and the sections will be re-offered under part 3 of the Land Act, 1908. In the latter case provision will be made for road access to the native land adjoining, ( On matters contained in Mr H. T.

Twiss' report the board resolved:— That all the sections in the town of Waitara proposed to be offered for sale be offered by public auction for cas.c with the exception of block 99; to !.offer a lease for a term of ten years on section 2, Waitara West sub-divi-sion, and in the event of buildings being erected the tenant to bs allowed to remove them; the interest in section 7, block 13, Upper Waitara, leased by H. F. Cane, be declared forfeited for non-improvements: that section 255, Huirangi, be offered by public auction for cash after a railway crossing has been put in. Mr E. A. Meredith, assistant ran- | ger, reported on the application of A. S. Warren for part section 1, block 12, Mapara, and on the non-resi-dence of J. Watson, section 6, block 1, Tangitu. Consideration of War-

ren's application was deferred for a [further report, and Watson's interest at Tangitu will be forfeited. GENERAL. Consideration was deferred on a schedule submitted by the commissioner of selectors two or more payments of rent in arrears. The board resolved to inform J. P. Mortensen that hH application fnr a

The usual monthly meeting of the Taranaki Land Board was held on Tuesday, 16th inst., when there were present—The Commissioner of Crown Lands (Mr G. H. Bullard), in the chair, and Messrs J. Heslop, J. Rattenbury, and J. McCluggage. TRANSFERS.

T. Aston applied for part of the Tangitu township reseive fronting his section, and the board agreed to the proposal, the land being based on a capital value of £4 per acre. W. H. Jury will be informed that the board cannot see its way to grant him a temporary lease of section 77, block 4, Paritutu. E. Erlandson wrote protesting against the termination of his lease of sections 49 and 51, block 4, Paritutu, and the buard decided to cancel the previous notice terminating the tenancy. The Ohura County Council applied to have the Crown lands, Waro, put on the market aa early as possible.— The matter was left in the hands of the commissioner. P. M. Long applied to lease part of the Whangamomona township reserve. —Deferred for ranger's report, A. Cameron applied for a refund of part of the rent paid on section 4, block 8, Upper Waitara, surrendered by him.—lt was resolved that the matter be dealt with when the land is again selected. ' R. F. Beautrais appealed against the forfeiture of section 3, block 12, Mapara feiture be confirmed and that the land be offered for selection. Janet Eids wrote stating that she would have to forfeit section 4, block 7, Waro, as 'she was unable to live on it.—Resolved that if she can within six months find a landless person to whom a transfer can be effected at a reasonable consideration to be approved by the board it will be recummended, owing to the expenditure upon improvements; or that she be allowed to admit her husband to partnership provided he resides on the land.

The Public Works Department wrote stating that no greater damage would be done to bu a h on section 84, block 10, Pouatu, than was necessary for the purpose of the construction of the railway. The Waitaanga Settlers' Association applied for part of section 10, block 7, Waro, to be set aside for recreation reserve.—Deferred for ranger's report. The Ohura branch of the New Zealand Farmers' Union applied for land near Mangaroa to be opened for workers' homes.—The matter was left in the hands of the Commissioner. E. Tolme, ranger, reported on the inspection of 18 hodings. The improvements required were £2904, effected £6199. Two were in default lor improvements and residence and two for improvements alone. J. Andrew applied for extension of time for his family to reside on section 15, block 1, Tangitu—Six months' extension granted. W. Wimmell applied for freehold of section 23, block 4, Ngatimaru.—Approved conditionally upon the requirements of the Public Works Department as to railway being provided for. A. T. Macalpin applied for the freehold title of section 11, bllock 12, Waitara, to issue as he had completed improvements. Passed subject to verification of value of improvements by ranger. The Waitomo County Council applied to pledge thirds for payment of j interest on loan in area special rating area.—Deferred for report. GENERAL BUSINESS. The Commissioner (Mr G. H. Bollard) advised the board that its action in making tha granting of improved farm leases conditional on the redemption of the sale had been approved. It was resolved that a copy of A. Barnett's letter, asking that part of the thirds from section 2, block 9, Aria, be diverted to another part of the Waitewhena road between the above section and section 1, block 1, Ohura, be forwarded to the county council, and that it be informed that the board requests that the desire of the applicant be given effect to. It was decided to dispose of the eastern part of Bection 4, block 10, Ngatimaru, to M. O'Neill, at a price of £1 per acre,

A license of section 10, block 11, Mapara, was issued to W. J. Wainwright under the usual conditions.

Ranger Twiss reported on small grazing runs 661 and 662, Patea district, the leases of which expire on August 31st, 1913. —The report was adopted, and the board resolved that new leases be offered tn the present lessees in terms of section 209 of the Land Act, 1885.

The ranger' report on the upset prices of sections in the town of Whangamomona was adopted, and it was resolved that the sections be offered for sale by public auction for cash, the present temporary tenants to be allowed one month from date of sale to remove any buildings. It was decided to recommend the Government to hold the ballot for sections in the Mapara and Tangitu survey districts at the same time and place as the Matitokarua block, and that the ballot be fixed for Friday, September 6th, 1912, at Taumarunui. T. Harrington appjied for a lease of section 16, block 12, Hawera, for another tenure.—The lease expires in May, 1912, and the board resolved

lease of section 4, block 4, Totoro, could not be dealt with at present. G. R. Moasman applied to exchange part of his land, section 8, block 15, Aria, for part section 20, block 15, but the que3tion was deferred for the ranger's report. The board decided that it could not entertain G. Smith's proposal to exchange GO acrps of the Waikawau block for part of the Aria township reserve. The Whanagmumona Defence Rifle Club applied for a lease of section 22, block 1, Mahoe, as a rifle range for join use of territorials and rifle club. —Deferred for ranger's report. Messrs Standish and Standish, solicitors, wrote on behalf of E. Marfell, the purchase of the right-of-way betv.een the closed part of the Omata road an another closed road.— Mr Marfell will be allowed to purchase the land subject to the va'uatjon in terms of section 131 of the Land net, 1908.