WELLINGTON LAND BOARD.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 989, 8 March 1910, Page 3

WELLINGTON LAND BOARD.

A special meeting of the Wellington District Land Board was heJrl on Saturday. The Commissioner, Mr J. McKenzie, presided, Messrs J. Dawson and H. T. Ellingham being also present. Transfers as follow were approved subject to satisfactory report from the Crown Lands Ranger:—Sections 22 and 23, block 10, Aohanga, 400 acres, C. Funnell jun., to J. J. Sorensen; section 34, Manunui V.S., 1 acre, J. Donnellv to T. Bradley; section 1, block 3, Hunua, 804 acres, G. J. Anderson to A. E. Anderson; section 9, block 14, Mangamanunui. 200 acres, H. M. O'Rorke to P. J. North; section 61, Manunui V.S., 1 acre, Zimmerman to C. A. White. Mr P. Brady, licensee of sections part lof 10 and 6, blocks 4 and 8, Puketoi, 299 acres 1 rood 28 perches, applied to transfer to Mr H. P. Hansen, lessee of section 3, block 8, Puketoi, adjoining area 200 acres, and it was resolved to obtain a report from the ranger. Mrs C. B. McKean applied to transfer section 7, block 8, Hun ua, 987 acres, to Mr H. Beard, and it was resolved that the ranger should report. Mr A. Fraser, lessee of section 7, block 6, Maungakaretu, Raketapuma, 1.F., 113 acres, applied to transfer to Mr J. White. Approval was granted. In connection with the transfer of section 6a, block 2, Mount Cerberus, from Mr A. Lones to Mr T. A. Yeoman, the Commissioner reported that he had been unable to obtain particulars of itemß of expenditure respecting a payment of ±'los to Mrs Patterson. It was resolved to decline approval of the transfer until proof was forthcoming that conditions had been carried out. Mr M. Taylor applied to transfer section 12, block 4, Tararua, 200 acres, to Mr JR. Bartosh. He also applied to transfer section 29, block 4, Tararua, 10 acres, to the person, and it was resolved to obtain a report from the Crown Lands Ranger. Mr J. C. E. Chapman's application to transfer sections 15 and 28, blocks 9 and 5, Huangarua Tawaha Settlement, 59a 2r 15p, to Mr John Smith, waa recommended for ap-

proval under the circumstances. Mr E. M. Hurley renewed his apI pliciation to transfer sections 10 and 11, block 1, Mangahao, 360 acres, to Mr R. H. Browne, and it was resolved to approve, subject to the transfer of Mr Browne's property to Mr Hurley at the same time. Mr E. McVerry applied to transfer section 9, block 8, Wairarapa Tawaha Settlement, 50 acres 1 rood 10 perches, to Mr A. Douglas and Mrs V. Douglas. It was resolved to leave the matter in the hands of the Commissioner. With reference to the proposed transfer of sections 23, 24 and 16, block 14, Maungakaretu, 600 acres, for Mr Thomas Aitchison to Mr Robert Aitqhison, it was resolved after hearing Mr R. Aitchison and counsel, to leave the matter in the Commissioner's hands for settlement, and to recommend the transfer if he is satisfied that no breach of the Act has taken place. Mr S. J. Weaterley applied to transfer section 18a, block 1, Aohanga, 97 acres to Mr J. McAvoy, ' and it was resolved to obtain a report immediately from the Crown Lands Ranger, and empower the : Commissioner to act if all is in order. With reference to the proposed transfer of section 5, block 10., Makotuku, 243 acres, from Messrs Killilea and Ksille to Mr P. Hansen, a report was received from the Crown Lands Ranger that the necessary improvements had how been affected, and recommending that the transfer shbuld be allowed. This was agreed to. j Mr M. D. Cunningham wrote with . reference to bis non-residence on sec- i tion 20, block 10, Manganui, 202 j acres, and it was resolved to grant i him four months' time in which to j take up his permanent residence in 1 a habitable house on the land. Mr N. F. Andrews, who wrote with reference to his non-residence on section 23, block 10, Manganui, 200 acres, was granted until June 30th next to take up his permanent residence on the land. Mr J. T. Smith, hssee of section 50, block l.Mangaone-Hukanui V.S , 37a Or 26p, also wrote with reference to his non-residence on the section, and it was resolved, under the circumstances, to grant him six months' exte sion of time as a final concession. A report was received from the

Crown Lands Ranger as to the residence of Messrs Wainohu, Te Huki and others on section 54, block 13, . Rewa, 1,274 acre?, and it was re- j solved to accept as satisfactory for the present. i Mr P. O'Neill, lessee of section 65, J block 7, Tararua, Nireaha V.S., 49a 2r 12p, wrote explaining why he had not complied with the improvement conditions of his lease. It was decided mot to take final action for three months, but the forfeiture will not be rescinded. Mr G. H. W. Priest, licensee of section 21, block 6, Makuri, 324 a, wrote with reference to his nonresidence on ishe section, and asked for twelve months' further exemption, It was resolved to obtain are port from the Crown Lands Ranger. Mrs M. J. Smith sent a letter with reference to her non lesidence on section 49, Hukanui V.S., 37a Or 26p, and it was resolved, under the circumstances, to grant her exemption from residence for six months as a final concession. Mr T. J. Whitta wrote with reference to his non-residence on section 47. block 12, Mount Cerberus, and it was resolved that the residential conditions must be complied with. ;Mr T. Weir sent an explanation with ' reference to his deficient improvements on section 14, block 15, Man ganui, 283 acres, and it was resolved to take no action for the present. I Writing with reference to his nonresidence on section 7, block 1, Aohanga, 10 acrps, Mr G. ". Whittaker asked that he be allowed to sub-let the section to his son-in-law, Mr Campbell, on condition that the latter pays the rent, rates, insurance, and keeps the place in repair The board resolved that as he seemed to be unable to comply with the conditions he should either transfer or surrender the section. No reply having been received to the notice calling upon Mr J. H. Jennings to show cause why his interest in section 62, Nireaha V.S., , 5a lr 3p, should not be declared forfeited for non-compliance with the conditions of his lease, it was resolved to declare his interest forfeited. The Akitio County Council applied for permission to spend thirds to the amount of £406 19s (paid to the council for expenditure on various proposals which were not now required) on amended proposals. The ranger's report being favourable the board approved the amended proposals. p[he Pahiatua County Council submitted proposals for the expenditure of thirds accrued on various sections. The ranger's report being favourable, the board approved the proposals, the i amount of the thirds being £152 7s | sd. It was resolved to approve the rangers recommendation that Mr <J. C. Mai tin be granted a permit to occupy about 5 acres of section 22. block 6, Makotuku, from year to year at a rental of £1 per annum, subject to the usual conditions. , With reference to the Crown lands reserved from sale on the Range roud and elsewhere, Puketoi, the Commissioner reported on the result of bis visit to the locality, and it was resolved to first obtain n report from tfae Crown Lands Ranger on cases requiring consideration and afterwards to visit the block and go fully into the. matter on the ground. Messrs Girdwood and Hail wrote with reference to the rental in arrear on section 129, block 7, Mungahao, and asked that some consideration should be given them on account of losses through bush fires which took place two years ago. It was resolved

to concede six months' rental. With reference to Mr Stephen Hunt's application for additional land, the ranger recommended favourable consideration on the ground that the area of his present holding, section 15, block 2, Mount Cerberus, j was insufficient to provide him with ' a living. The board considered the advisability of recommending that he be allowed to select up to about j 200 acres of section 44, block 12, Mount Cerbreus. on renewable lease, under section 138 of the land Act, 1908, at a price to be determined by the Commissioner, subject to his payrng share of cost of subdivision survey, and approved the proposal. J The board approvsd of part section 3, block 10, and 20, block 10, Huahine S.D., being offered in one lot cf 2,000 acres as second class land, ar the price of about 22s 6d per acre. Capital value, £2,250. Mr T. Wainwright wrote with reference to' section 8, block 10, Hunua, which he drew in the recent ballot for improved farm sections, I ant! asked the board to reconsider his ease, as he was quite satisfied from the report of his deputy that the section would suit his requirements It was resolved that no extension of time would be allowed. The Board approved of lots 12 and 12a. block 14, Maungakaretu, area 179 acres 1 rood 34 perches, being oifered as one lot at the price of 30s per acre, classified as first class land. '