LAND BOARD

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 759, 7 March 1910, Page 4

LAND BOARD

The monthly meeting of the Wellington Land Board, adjourned from I'ridnj; was resumed at 9 a.m. on Saturday, tho Commissioner (Mr. Jas. Mackenzie) presiding. . ■ .

With reference to tho proposed transfer of Sections 23, 24, and 16, Block XIV, Manngaretu (GOO acres) from Mr. Thos. Aitchison to Kobert Aitchison, it was resolved, after hearing Mr. Hindmarsh, solicitor, and Mr. Bobt. Aitchison, 'to t leave the matter in tho commissioner's hands to settle, and to recommend the transfer if he is satisfied that no breach of tho Act has taken place. Mrs. K. M. O. Venablcs applied to transfer for the sublease of Section 7, Block IV, Umutoi, 200 acres, to Mr. G. P. Wray. .Approved subject to a satisfactory report from the Crown lands ranger. ■ Mr. A. V. Venables applied to transfer the sublease of Section 1, Block IV, Umutoi, 200 acres, to Mr. G. F. Wray. Approved subject to a satisfactory report from the Crown lands ranger. Mr. G. Pittams applied to transfer Sections 17, IS, and-19, Hawaonga V.S., 60 acres, to Mr. G. B&iky. Approved subject to a satisfactory report froin tho Crown lands ranger. - Mr. ,T. P. Punch renewed his application to transfer Section 1, Block XI, Bβtaruke, 1346 acres, to Mr. J. S. Lacy. It. was resolved to obtain a report from the Crown lands ranger for consideration at the. next meeting.

Mr. H. G. Eitchfield asked the board to again recommend the Minister to approve the transfer from Mr. J. H. ■ Waugh of Section 13, Block X, Manganui, 200 acres, to himself. It was resolved to request the commissioner to place... the matter again before the Minister. Mr. E. M. Hurley -renewed his application to transfer Sections ,10 and 11, Block I, Mangahao, 3fiO acres, to Mr. E. E. Browne. Approved subject to the . fer of Mr. Browne's property to ■ Mr.' Hurley at the samo timo. .'■, . . Mr. S. J. Weathcrley applied to trails-' fer Section 18a, Block 1,. Aohanga, 97 acres, to Mr. J. M'Avoy.' It ,was resolved to obtain a'report immediately from the Crown lands ranger, and empower the commissioner to pass if all is in order. • ■ Mr. D. G. Poison, 'lessee of Section. 21, Block IX,. Mangawhwo, 55 acres 1 rood 29 perches, applied to.sublet same to Mr. W. J. Poison for 10 years from March 10, 1910. Approved subject to a satisfac-. Tory report from the Crown lands ranger. Mr. S. Shorgold applied to sublet a cottage oiv Section 50, Block XIV, Ohinewairua, 138 acres.2 roods, to Mr. G, Theobald, at a rental of • is. psr weeki—Approved. ...;'■ . • . •..'. Mr. H. T. Beban applied to.sublet 'Sec-v tion 85, Taihapo V.S. Extension, ,17 acres! 1 rood 27 porches, to Mr. S - . 'Beban for' : five years, at; a rental of i 636 per an-* num.—Approved. . . : .

With , reference to the proposed transfer of'Section 5, Block X, Makotuku; 243 acres, from Messrs. Killalea and Kevilleto Mr. P. Hansen, a report was received from the Crown lands ranger to the effect that the necessary improvements had. now been effected,, and recommending that til© transfer should be- • allowed,—Approved. ■ ..' , ■ A report was received from. the Crown lands ranger regarding Mr. John Cryer's residence on Section 25, ...Block XIII, Ohinewairua,' Nanunui 1.1 , .. It was-re-solved to call upon,, Mr.. Cryer .to show cause why his interest should- not 6o declared forfeited. .... .. •...■.' Mr. W. G. Baiubery wrote with reference to his non-residence on Section 58,' Manunui V.S., 1 acre. It was resolved that his interest will bo declared forfeited at tho next meeting unless some very: satisfactory proof is given. Mr. 51. D. Cunningham wrote with reference to his noit-residence on Section 20, • Block X, Manganui, 202 acres. ' It was resolved.-to'grant him.'four months' time in which' to take up his permanent residenco in .habitable house on the land. Mr. N. I , .''-' Andrews wrote with"reference to . his non-residence on Section 23, Block X, Mangamii, 200 acres. It was Tssolved to grant him'until June 30 next to take ; up his permanent residence in a habitable house on the land.

The Akitio County Council applkd for permission to spend thirds to the amount of 19s. (paid to the council for ex■penditure on various proposals which , aro not now required), on amended proposals as detailed in letter of January 15. —Approved. .

The. Pahiatua County- Council snbmitted proposals for -the expenditure of thirds accrued- on- sections ■ stated in s'ohedule.—Approved. Amount, .£152 7s. Sd. The Kiwitea County Council submitted proposals for the expenditure of thirds accrued; on sections stated in schedule. Approved. Amount, J3IGS 12s. 9d. ■~'■■'■ . .-■ ,- ■

The' Kairanga County Council submitted' proposals . for the expenditure of thirds accrued on sections in Bunaythorpe V.S.—Approved. Amount, The Horowhenua County Council submitted proposals for the, expenditure of thirds accrued on sections stated in schedule.—Approved. Amount, Mi 13s. 9d. Section 22, Block VI,, Makotuku.-It was resolved to- approve the ranger's .recommendation that Mr. J. C. Martin be granted a permit to occupy about 5 acres of the above section from year to year at a rental of ,£1 per annum.

• It .was resolved to recommend for tho. approval of the. Minister under Seotion 110 of the. Land Act, 1908, that thp undermentioned lands 'be sold to the Presbyterian Church -as sites- for chnrohes at the prices shown'.—Section., 6, Block IV., -> Kaitieke township.. .£l4;:'' 1 ..rood; Section 8, Block IV, Erua township, £11, 2 roods; Section 1, Block IV, Waimarino township, ..£2l, 1 rood; Section 12,' Block IV, Waitangi, township; £8.. 1 acre. ;

It-was' resolved to rescind the resolution of November 25, 1909, and to now decline Mr.' W. Hunt's application for a permit to occupy Section 84, ' Block XIV, Ohinowairua, as it .'has been, decided to vest this land in the Taihape Borough Council in exchange for'other land. ■.- ■;■■■'■ ■ ■

Mr. James Campion .wrote asking the board to 'approve-. under Section 231 of. the ..Land Act,'l9oß, of his being allowed, if successful, to. be the holder, tl Run 31..810ck Vll.'Karioi, in. addition to his Bm So. 2, Rangipo-'Waiaii Muri-. mutu Blocks.—lt was resolved to recoimiiend the Minister to approve of.his bidding for the land; ■ , . ••'. .-.

With reference to tho Crown lands reserved .from sale on the Rango Road and elsewhere,- Puketoi, the commissioner reported on the result of .his risit to the locality. It was resolved to first obtain a report from the Crown lands ranger, on. cases requiring consideration, and afterwards to visit tho block and go fully.into the matter on the ground.

Messrs. Girdwood aud- Hall-wrote with reference to the rental on Section 129, Block VII. Mangahao, and asked that' some, consideration should be piven them, on account of losses through bush fires which took place some two years since. It was resolved to concede six mouths' rental for the loss occasioned by the bush fires.

The. commissioner submitted a schedule of', five, selectors who had been irranted time by. him in which to . pay the rental iu arrear. . It was resolved to confirm the action taken by the commissioner.

With reference to Mr. Stephen Hunt's application for additional land the ranger recommends favourable consideration on the ground that the area of his present holding, Section 15, Block 11, ■Mount Cerberus, is insufficient to provide him with a living. Tho hoard considered the advisability of recommending that he bo allowed to select up t>o about 200 acres of Section 14, Block XII, Mount Cerberus, on renewable kase under Section 138 of tho Land Act. 1908, at a price to be dotormined by tho commissioner -subject to his paying share of cost of subdivision survey, and approved the proposal.

. The board resolved to approvo of the undermentioned Crown lands being sold to the Rangitaua Timber Company, Limited, for. cash, undor Section' 128 of tho Land Act, 1908, at the prices shown (Section 9 to include drain):—Section 9, Block IV, Rangataua township, £50 ; Section 20, Block IV, Rangataua township, .£ls; Section 21, Block rV, Rangataua township, JS3O; strip of Crown land adjoining western boundaries of Sections C and 21, Blook IV, JJ6O; total, •&A5.

Section 112, Block X, Eaetihi township.—The board resolved to approve of Mr. E. J. Williamson, who Has recently been granted a renewable lease .of Section 111, Block X, Baetibi township, being granted a permit to occupy tho adjoining Section 112 from year to year under Section 130 of the Land Act, 1908, at a rental of jSI ss.'per annum. ■ :'■,

The board resolved to approve of part Sections 3, Block X, and 20, Block X, Euahine S.D., being offered in one. lot ot 2000 acres as second-class land under Part 111. of the Land Act, 1908, at the prico of about 225. 6d. per acre. Capital value, ,£2250. .

Mr. ,T. C. W T. Stevens applied, to be allowed -to foil and grass two small gullies about 4 or 5 acres, on 13 and U of W. ' 32. Block XVI,-Ak a taraw V SOO oi which he holds from year to vearApproyett. Mr. if. Murphy applied for an occupation license for Section 13, Mataroa township.—Approved, at a rental of 15s per annum. ■ . ' It was resolved to approve of 'a temporary occupation being granted to the -Messrs. Hamorton Bros, of Section* <utt 367 a ud 3SB Blocks xVndHS. 1172 acres, from month to month-at a. 'httffi IC -"> ta h ™A ™ the rental hitherto paid by the.original licensees. , Mr. T. Wainwright wrote with reference to Section 8, Block ,X, Hunua ,W« i° f in he recent ball °t for mproved farm sections, and asked tho board to reconsider his case, as ho was «uita satisfied from the report of his deputy that the section would suit his requirements-It was resolved to & e . cline the request.. * It was resolved to approve of Lot 1" and 12a, Block XIV, 1 MaungakTreh,: area ,9 acres 1 rood 34 perches, being offered as one lot under Part 111 of I tho Land Act, 1908, at the price of-30s per acre, classified as' first-class land: Block I, Mangaone, Hukanui V S 37 T ds >? 6 PGrchM ' with it SZ % non-residence: on the n ™? r . csolvcd to him oncSn of time as a final

, p fc .'Monro and Bonner wrote with s»h « i ™ , tl S lr -non-residence on' Section l, Block V, Euahine, Nacres. « m ? ? grant them six months' time, in which to take up their residence; this concession to bo final. With reference to Miss A. A Whitemans non-residence on her Sections 0 and 9, Blocks II and m, Mangawhero, it was resolved to call upon her to show causo why her interest in the lease should not bo declared forfeited. xi^v^a 6 tho non-res'idence of Block XV, Kaitieke, 934 acres 2 roods postponed from last meeting, , it was resolved to take no action for the present. A report was 1 received from the Crown lands ranger as to the residenceof Messrs: Wainohii, Tβ Huki, and others on Section 51, Block Sill, Eewa, 1274 acres; -It was' resolved to accept as .satisfactory-for tho present. . . .-' ■ . • ■ m H oi G i-"t- lessee , of 'Section 19, Block I, Kakahi V.S., 3 roods 8 perches, wrote asking for twelve months'' exemption from residence. It was resolved that he should either comply with the conditions of his lease and reside, or surrender his interest in the section. Mr. E. Eichardon wrote with reference to his non-residence on Section 15, Block I,'Umutoi, 200 acres, and stated that if ho',were compelled to reside he would hav.6 to givo up his work of contracting. It was resolved- that he should comply' with tho terms of his license and reside on the -land.

„ Mr. G. H.-'W. Priest, licensee of Section 21, Block VI, Makuri, 324 acres, wrote, with reference to his non-residence "on the section, and asked for twelve months' further exemption; It was resolved 'to, obtain, a report from .the Crown lands ranger;- .....--•;..■.■-- .i- ■ ;-■■ ■-. ■ •■- ••.;■:-•- _■_■-■•; Mrs. M. J. .Smith wrote wi|h reference toi hor non-residence' on Section' 49,- Hukamii V.S:> 37 acres 0 roods 26 perches. It. was resolved to . grant her exemption from residenco for six months as a final concession. \ .. ..,"■ .; , Mr. E.- Eicha'rdson -wrote with reference , to his non-residonce on. Section 47, BlockXII, -Mb Cerbenis:;; It was residence must-be , complied with!".' , ; , '" Mr. M. Ziman wrote' with reference to tho board's notice .calling updn.liint--.to. show cause why his interest in Section" 48, VIII, Belmont, Normandale Settle • mont,"l9 acres 1 rood 18 porches, should not'be declared'forfeited for failure to comply with the terms of his lease. It L was resolved to declare his interest forfeited. ,

Mr. T. Weir wrote with, reference to his improvements on Section 14,.. Block XV, Manganni, 283 acres, and it was resolved to take no action for tho present..,

Mr. G. T. Whittaker wrote with reference to bis non-residence on Section. .7; Block I, Aohanga, 10 acres, and. asked that .ho"be allowed to sub-let, the section to his son-in-law, Mr, Campbell, on con-, dition that the latter pays the rent, rates, insurance, and keeps the place in : repair. It was resolved that,-as he seems to.be unable to comply with tho-cqndi-; tions, he should either transfer dr..surrender the section. . ■ : • Mr. It. J. Campbell wrote with reference! non-residence on Section 44, Block XIV, Kaitieke, 1047 acres, and it was resolved to grant him three months' time in which to take up his permanent 'residence on tho sections; this to be the final concession. The Crown lands ranger reported- that Mr. J. S. Dunn was not complying with the residential conditions of his license of Section 2, Block 111, Kaitioke,- 502 acres. It.was resolved to call upon tho selector to show cause why his interest in the section should not be declared forfeited. . ' ; No reply having been received. from Mrs. K. S. Lockyer to.the. notice, asking her for- an explanation as to., her "nonresidence on Section'l, Block XI,. Kaitieke, . 400 acres, it was resolved to call upon her to show cause why her interest in. this section should not bo declared forfeited. :.-■■. •■■ ■. ■ ; : The Crown lands ranger; having reported that Mr. W. T. Fitzpatrick, the licensee of Section 8, Block VII, Kaitieke, 342 acres, wa9 residing on his father's section 9 adjoining, it was resolved to take' no action at present. . Mr. S. Eobson, the licensee' of Section 12, Block 111, Kaitieke, 1068 'acres, wrote with reference to hie improvements and rent. It;was resolved to, allow no concession in rental. . ,\ Tho commissioner reported regarding Mrs.-E. Sommerville's lease of Section 13, Block 111, Kaitieke, 1083 acres, and'it was-resolved to pall upon her,'to. show cause why her interest in. tho section should not bo.declared forfeited. With reference to Mossrs.-Remus and Bateman's lease of part of Waiouru Township Reserve, it. was resolved to authoriso the commissioner to deal with and adjust the same, ' '