TARANAKI LAND BOARD.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVII, Issue 16, 19 September 1913, Page 8

TARANAKI LAND BOARD.

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The monthly meeting of the Taranaki Land Board was hold yesterday morning at New Plymouth, the Commissioner of Crown Lands (Mr G. H. Bullard) presiding. There were also present: Messrs J. Heslop, J. Rattenhury and C. J. Ryan. An apology was received for the absence of Mr A. Coshead. APPLICATIONS FOP LAND.

An application by Mrs Emily Oakes for sections 105 and 106, Spotswood, was considered. The applicant attended and supplied satisfactory answers as to her ability to fulfil the conditions of the lease.—lt was resolved that the resolution to offer the seclions at auction be rescinded, and the application of Mrs Oakes be approved. ' Maurice O'Connor and E. O'Reilly applied for section 5, block 11, Mahoe, 7!7 acres under O.R.P. as joint applicants.—lt was resolved to approve of the application.

An application was received from G !!. Broome for renewable lease of sec vion 3, block LI, Totoro, area 265 acres The application was approved.

H. George, selector of section 6, block 13, Ohura, applied for a piece of Tata township reserve, to improve Ids fencing line. It was resolved to defer for the Ranger's report.

TRANSFERS. Applications to transfer were dealt with as follows:

A. J. Moir to G. Barrack and P. Moir section 5, block 8, Huiroa, GIG teres. —Approved.

C. S. and R. C. Larson, section 2, block 7, Upper Waitnra (area 1826 acres).— Approved. Mrs A. M. Henderson to Mrs 0. M. Kelcher, section 24, Mock 16, fluiroa (113 ceres) and section 25, block 16 (10-1 acres). Mr Henderson attended and explained the position. [t was resolved to refuse the transfer.

W. E. Evans to A. E. Smalley, sections 5,6, 26. block o, Ngatimaru (707 acres) .—Approved. The Registrar of the Supreme Court under power of sale applied to transfer section 6, block 10, Ohura, formerly held by D. H. Wille to Rob-

ert Murray, the mortgagee, who was compelled to buy in to protect his interests. Area 684 acres. The mort-

gagee also applied to take in W. T. Shelverton as partner.—lt was resolved that the two transactions be approved to enable a satisfactory settlement to be made.

The Registrar of the Supreme Court, it, the estate of E. G. Seymour, applied to transfer section 21, block 15, Ngatimaru, 200 acres to John Barron. Approved. . | C. C. Prideaux-applied to transfer section SO, block 10, Kaupokonui. 183-J acres, to T. P. Murphy, Education reserve lease.—Approved. Jno. Boult applied to transfer section 11, block 1, Matiere town (36 perches), Education reserve lease, to W .K. Williams.—Approved. SUBLEASES. E. A. Harrison applied to, transfer sublease of subs.; 2 and 3 oft .section 2i. block 15, Kaupokonui, to E. Srmlichting (area 115 acres), Education reserve lease.—Resolved to deafer for consideration with another dealing. M. Foley • applied to sublease sections 25, 26, block 15, and section 9, (dock 16, Ngatimaru, to his son, W. 11. Foley, for three years with right of renewel and purchasing clause.— A; 'proved. W. F. Ludlow applied to sublet section S, block 5, Kaupokonui, 228 acres, to W. P. Hughes.—Approved. H. J. Archer applied to sublease section 27, subsection 1 of 57 and subsection 2 of 29, block 13, Pouatu (227 acres), to Allan M'Cutchan.—Refused. LNTER ESTS CANCELLED. T. M. Renowden selected section 7, hlcck 10, Mahoe, 366 acres, on 0.R.P., iu December, 1910. In December. 1912, the ranger reported that no improvements had been effected. The ho.ird in February, 1913, decided to take no action until September, 1913. to give the selector time to fell the Imili. The selector now stated that owing to shortage of labour and bad a cess, he could not get the work ■done, and wished to give, up the section.—lt was resolved that-his interest be forfeited for non-fulfilment of conditions. H. Collins, who drew section 1, block 10, Mahoe, 529 acres, on May ■22 last, has abandoned his section.— !;. was resolved to cancel his interest. A. Aston holds section 21, block 12. Ma para Tangitu Settlement, 170 acres. —lt was resolved to declare his interest cancelled under section 50 of the Land Act. 1908, as the section was ne;;lected and the conditions of the license were not being fulfilled in a liona fide manner according to their intent and purport. RESIDENCE R RQUIREMENTS. \V. Porter acquired section 9, block 10, Ohura, 192 acres, from M'Kinley and Williams on Ist ultimo, and on 'icing notified of residence requirements staled that ho has a lot o! business to attend to before he can permanently reside.—lt was resolved to grant him six months' time to complete his arrangements and reside in a bona fide manner. Mrs P. i). Graham selected section

77. Snotswood in September, IDV2, ■md should bo residing. She lias not yet built a house, and on hoinj; enllon to explain estate-d she could not itpl rid of a house at Fitzrr.y. ami would l)f unable to (inano.o the erection

of one at Spotswr.od. it was rrsoiv;'d that three months' time ho granted. It was resolved to grant C. Stafford, selector of sections 10 and •'>!. Spotswood, three months' time to huild

and reside. APPLICATION'S FOR LTCFXRFS, An application by IT.- Hudson for in r :ie of license for section ]-!, block

1, Tajigitn, was approved, An application by R. M. Wiley for issue of license for serf inn -1, hlocli

11. Maparn, was approved SECTIONS TENDERED FOR

Tn pursuance of a resolution of

April 17 last, leaving in the hands of the commissioner the question ol leasing unsold (sections in Whangamomona Township, the following sections were tendered for:—Sections 1, 23, 28, 29, 30, 57, Mrs A. Dean; sections 37, 38, 39, H. A. Yeldman; section 27, H. Hendry: section 50, V. Klee.—lt was resolved that acceptance of tenders be confirmed. OHURA SCHOOL.

The Ohura School Committee applied in July, 1912, for an additional area, for accommodation of children's horses. The board refused to grant the site applied for, but resolved that if application was made for an'acre south of the domain the application would be considered. In December, 1912, the committed renewed its former request for sections 27, 28 and 29, and it was resolved to adhere to the previous ,'osolution. In • February, 1913, the committee again renewed its request ind the board adhered to its previous •esolution. The survey of an acre bad been made and particulars bad been ?ent forward for gazetting. The Auckland Education Hoard now applied for two acres and enclosed .copy of letter from the committee, in which it was stated, the Minister promised to give the land. —There was no record of this, ind it was resolved to adhere to the 'ormer resolution. GENERAL.

Mrs F. M. Shaw holds sections 1636, 1687 and 1713, and part P, Town of Sew Plymouth, under Education Reserve lease, which expires October 1, 1914, with right of renewal. She has appointed Mr F. P. Corkill arbitrator.—lt was resolved that Hanger Tvriss be appointed arbitrator for the hoard.

A. J. Hose holds section 4, block 1, I'augitu, 144 acres. The board decided that settlers in Tangitu whose •ent fell due on July 1, 1911,' should lot be called on to pay rent until July 1, 1812. Hose claimed that he came .vithin the- resolution referred to.—lt ,vas resolved that the selector be informed that his request cannot be It was resolved to offer for sale by mction for cash the sections laid off in Kotare township.—Herald.