LAND BOARD.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXV, Issue 128, 30 May 1903, Page 4

LAND BOARD.

Ttt« Board met on Thursday, 28th Hay. Present: The Oommiesioner of ffcown lands (Mr James Mackenzie) jn the chair, Messrs Healop, Rattenbaxj, Oonnett, and McOluggage. The minntes of the previous meeting inn read and confirmed.

The following transfers were agreed to:—W. G. Ross to A. Nelson, section 6, block 4, Ngatimaru; T. Huzziftto W. Huszift, section 8, block 9, Ngatimaru; W, G. Lintern to 0. Gooch, ■action 14, block 16, Ngatimaru ;W. Old to Mary Ann Fraser, section 4 block 3, Upper Waitara; J. H. Oliver to E. A. Loeek, section 2, block 1, Kgmont; T. £. Oatcbpole to T. F. Bymmans, sections 64, 165, and 23, block 1, Mahoe. Mr Heslop moved that the applicition ftom T. Cook to transfer sections 2. 3, 5,11, and 27, block 3, Omon<), to A. W. Wood, W. A. Wood, and A. P. Wood, be held over for further inquiry.

Mr Parrott waited on the Board with regard to his application to trans-1 fer section 23, block 1, Ngaire, to Mr J. Revell, and stated that though he does not deep on the section he lives at the store close by. It was resolved that the transfer will be approved but will nob be completed tinttt the transferee takes up his residence on the land. Mr Malone, of Malone, McVeagh and Anderson, wrote that Mr Coyne was agreeable to his firm retaining sufficient money, out of an advance, for completion tf improvements required en section 4, block 16, Ngatimaru, and asked that the transfer from Gordon to Coyne be completed. The application was agresd to. E. Ezley wrote stating that he cauld not see his way to reside on section 4, block 9, Hawera, as he was living in a more convenient locality. The matter was left in the hands of the Commissioner of Crown Linds for farther enquiry. Mr C. H. Westoß, of Weston and Weston, waited upon the Board with reference to a notice to G. and A. G. Firbank to show cause why sections 10 and 13, block 9, Mimi, should not be declared forfeited for non-compliance' with the conditions of residence and payment of rent. He explained the facts of the case as it stands at present, and stated that he understood the son was willing to transfer his half interest in the sections to the father. Mr Firbank, sonr., also waited on the Board, and stated he had been residing for a time on the land, and was only off it for three months. It was resolved to defer consideration of the matter till next meeting. It was resolved to notify Emanuel Biyly to show cause at next meeting of the Board why small grazing run 9, Opaku, should not be forfeited for nonpayment of rent. H. Htllier wrote asking for further extension of time to reside on sections 9 and 10, block 5, Ngatimarn, as he was camped on a road contract near b 7-

It was resolved, tint three months' extension be granted, but at the end of that time be must take up bis permanent rtsidence on the land and no further extension will be granted. _ F.'W. O'Sullivan asked for extension of time to build and reside on section 11, block 8, Mimi, as he has been unable to get timber on to the ground. It was resolved, that three months' extension of time to perform conditions be granted. For a similar reason J. Harre ask-.d for a further extension of s ; x months' in respect of sections 6 and 7, block XL, Pouatu. It was resolved, that as it is evidently impossible to get timber on to the ground at the present time owing to the state of the toads the request be granted, but the applicant must be in residence by that time. R. S. Hntton wrote, stating that he had been unable to get any cne to help him with the bushfalling on section 4, block 5, Pouatu, owing to the want of acces?, and asked for an extension of time.

It was resolved to grant six months' extension of time in wh : ch to comply with the conditions of occupation. B. J. Morey asked for a farther ex-

tension of time to efftct improvements on section 17, block V., Egmont, and section 9, block 7, Gape. It was resolved to grant six month's > extension of time to comply with the • conditions cf occupation. Agnes Murray wrote asking for six month's leave of absenci from section 16, block 3, and section 5, block 4, Ngatimaru, wi h a view to disposal to - some one win will reside. It was resilv dt i grant six month's exemption from personal residency either to comply with the conditions or dispose to someone who will reside. Mis. M. Farrell asked that her husband be not allowed to dispose of section 78, block 10, Pouatu, as she wants to live on the land. Mr. Witks, for Messrs, Malone, McVeagh, and Anderson waited upon ihe Board and stated that Mrs. Farrell had advanced £139 to her husband to l'quidate his debts. Farrell no* wishes to dispose of the section to Mr. McCormick. Mr Wicks was informed that the Board can take no action at present, as there is no application before the Board.

W. Harris applied to withdraw his application for sec ion 87, block 4, Paritutu, Spo'swood Settlement, as he finds he has not sufficient means, and applied for a refund cf his deposit. It was resolved that the Board cmnot sea its way to relieve him of his engagements with the Board, as the circuncs'ances cannot be materially altered since the application was nude for the land.

K. Larsen applied to surrender sect:on 7, block 5, Kspara, as he rnd not suffie'ent mears to carry on the improvements. It was resolved to dtfer consideration until nexfcmeeiino. P. K. Worthingfcon applied to surrender sections 16 and 17, block 4, Nga'imaru, on account of loss of sheep and wool, which is all ha can run on the place. It was resolved to defer consideration until next rncetkg. The Ranger's report on the application cf C. Billing to ba allowed to reside on of her land than section 3, block 1, Egmont, wf s laid on the table.

It was lesolved (hat under the circumstance?, and taking i&to consideration climatic conditions affected by Mount Egmon*', personal residence on this land ba dispensed with for a period of twelve months.

The Banger alro reported on the application of N H. Julian to live on other land than section 7, Block 11, Oape, and for sirniliar reasons as those in Mr Billing's case. Pereonal residence was dispensed with for a pericd of twelve months.

W. T. McKay applied for lease of portion of the Railway Reserve fronting sections 5 and 6, block V, Ohura.

Resolved, that applicant be informed that this is a reserve which it is not desirable to lease, but so far as the Board is aware there can be no objection to his occupying it.

A. G. Firbank asked if he cou'd.have the grazing of sections 10 and 13, block 9, Mimi, in the event of the land being forfeited.—Action deferred.

The following local bodies submitted proposals for expenditure of accrued thirds and fourths :—Motoroa Road I Board M 18a BJ, Wairoa Road Board! £42 2s 3d, Patea East Road Board £22 17s lid.—The proposah were agreed to. The Commissioner submitted plans for the subdivision of Grown lands in Waro, Upper Waitara, Pouatu, Opaku, and Omona Survey Districts. | It was resolved, that the Commissioner be authorised to offer the areas mentioned for selection under Part 111. of the Land Act, 1892, and that be and the Ranger confer together and fix the prices for each section. The Commissioner read correspondence between the Surveyor-General and himself on the subject of selectors in arrears with their rentals, the former intimating that the Minister had instructed that no arrears would be permitted. The Commissioner reported that he had served each selector with a final notice, and it was resolved that selectors in arrears should be proceeded against and their sections forfeited for , non-payment of rent. The Board adjourned,