WELLINGTON LANDS.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 960, 29 October 1910, Page 9

WELLINGTON LANDS.

ADJOURNED BOARD MEETINC,

The Wellington Land Board resumed yesterday at 10 a.m. There were present Messrs. James Mackenzio (Commissioner), H. T. Ellingham, J. Gcorgcttij. W. M'Lonnan, .and J. Dawson. TRANSFER APPLICATIONS. With regard to Miss M. A. Keaue's request for a building site for Section 8, Block X, Makotuku (to be provided from tho scenic reserve opposite, or from Section 4 adjoining) it was resolved to grant six mouths' time to build, iv ith regard to the scenic reserve a report i,s to be obtained from tlio C.L. ranger, and in regard to Sect-ion 7 there ■wnl be no objection to a small area of two or three acres'being cut out and transferred to Miss Keanc if alio can make arrangements- with tho holder of the section. . Mr. 11. W. Campbell applied to transfer Section 130, Block XI, Raet-ihi township, to Mr. J. F. Day. It was resolved to leave the matter in tli6 commissioner's hands to forward for the Minister's consent if ho finds all in order. Mr. L. D. Carey applied to transfer Section 52, Block XVI, Makuri, to Mr. Oliver Holland. It was resolved to approve the transfer. Messrs. Arroivsmitli and Black wrote asking that the application to transfer Suction 27, Block XIII, Ohinewairua, Namanui 1.F., from Mr.. P. Leahy to Mr. T. O'Dea be reconsidered. It was resolved to pass the transfer ou condition that all surplus'' "consideration" be used to liquidate the mortgage on Mrs. Lealiy's section. Mr. G. Dunn applied to transfer Sections 7 and 4, Block VI, Aohanga, to Mrs. M. Sorenseri. It was resolved to decline on account of aggregation. 'Messrs. Ellingliani and Georgetti dissented.

Messrs. Norrell, Tosswill, and Murray applied to transfer Section 11, Block IV, ■Retaruke, to Messrs. John Kidd, Tosswill, and Murray. It was resolved to approve.

Mr. J. M. Mackenzie applied to transfer Section 37, Block IV, iUount' Cerberus, to Sir. Wiu. Holdem.- It was resolved to approve, the commissioner and Mr. Dawson dissenting. Mr. John White applied to take Mr. Frederick Kettlewell as a partner in Section 7, Block VI, Maungakaretu. It was resolved \to decline the request, but no objection will be made to his leaving the section to visit Rotorua for six months. .

Mn A V W. Gould, solicitor, applied for reconsid'eration or the application to transfer part of Section 7, Block VIII, Makotnlm, 265 acres 2 roods 18 poles, from Mr. S.-Welsh,, deceased,"'to. Mrs. J., Seth-Smith, and it was resolved to approve the transfer.- The commissioner and Mr. Dawson dissented; 0

Mr. H., Burreli applied to take Mr. John Burrcll as a partner in Section 8, Block I,' Mangawhero. It was resolved_ to adviso him that, until he had complied -with the provisions of Section 84 of the Land Act, 1908, there was no power to approve a transfer except for special and unforseen circumstances. , !

Miss' R. M. Collier applied to take her brother, Mr, J. M. B. s Collier, as a partner en Section 5, Block I, Maungakaretu: Tlie board resolved not to entertain the application until Mr. J. M. B. Collier lias taken up .his' residenco in terms of his arrangement With the board. ' ' •

,■ Mr. T. M'Mullen applied to transfer Sections 16, 17, 19; Rakaunui V.S., to Mr. R. B. Robertson. It was re'solved to . approve. The commissioner dissented. , With' reference to the transfer of Section 3, Block IV, Tararua, from Mr. H, P.' Brightwell, to Mr. R. Bartosli, the eomniissioiier ;.reportody: ; that-Mr. Bartosh _was the holdfer of 210. aeres .iii ad- • diiio.n: to the 200 acres now being applied for making ,410 acres in all. It ..was'.resolved to approve .under the'circumstances..,' . ■; .

■■ If 'was resolved, to', withdraw the board's'consent to the proposed transfer of'Section 2, Block V, Hautapu, from Mr. D. Kennedy, to Mr. Li. Canton, the parties having' decided not to go 011 with tho transfer. . -

With reference to the proposed subdivision and transfer of lots 9, 10, and 11 of Section 24, Block XIV, Ohinewai■rua, Taihape V.S., a revised scheme was received from tho Rev. P. W. Clarkson,! and it was resolved to 'recommend the same 011 the usual conditions;

,Mr. F. Hellier applied •to transfer Section- 80, Maraniu V.S;, to Mr. P. Gardner. ' It was resolved ,to approve. With reference to'tho transfer, of Section ■ 5,' Block VIII,'v Hunua, 999 acres, to Mr. S.' Rait, it was resolved to 'approve, provided the board is satisfied that,monies due for, improvements and ■grass seed will be paid out of the purchase. • ■•■'■■

Mr. W. M'Creedy renewed his application to transfer Section 3, Block VIII, Hunua, to Mr. A. R. Smith. It was resolved to approve, the Commissioner and Mr., Dawson dissenting.

Mr. W. Windelov applied to transfer Section 73, Block V, .Waiopehu, Horowhenua East V.S., to Mr. A. Crow, the Horowhenua County Council wrote to tho effect that the water-races on this section had been allowed to get into a state of disrepair, 'and it was resolved to approvo the transfer sub-' ject to a certificate from the " council being deposited to the effect that tho races were in a. satisfactory condition. Mr. R. Blackburn applied to transfer Section 49, Horowhenua V.S., to Mrs! E. Walker, and it was resolved to postpolio consideration until 1 next meeting, pending further inquiry by the C.L.R. Mr. J. A. Boby wroto asking for permission to let one of the cottages on Section -.'9, Maimnui V.S. It was resolved to approve on tho usual Conditions. .',.-■

Mr. Charles Dick,, sub-lessee of Section 7, Block IX, Apiti, applied to under-let tho same to Mrs.- O. M. Brown. It was resolved that although the board has 110 objection to a transfer of tho sub-lease, it does .not seo its way to approve of an under-lease of the same. . ■

Mr. W. Box, lessee of Section 175, Block VIII, R-aetihi Township, applied to let the house on the sani'o to Mr. 6. A. Vincent at Ss. per week. It was resolved to approve on tho usual conditions. THIRDS. With regard to the thirds for Sections 2, 3, 4, 9, and 28, Block V, Karioi (Waimarinq County) it was resolved'to withhold the arnpunt now in hand (£163 4s. 4d.) -uiitil it had been decided what ,'road it ;Could be most beneficially spent upon. The present main road,-which gives access to the sections, is in good repair, and tho board deeinod it inadvisable to approve the County Couni cil's proposal that the money should bo spent on the Dreadnought Road. The Rangitikei County Council. submitted proposals for the expenditure of thirds accrued to April 30, 1910. Tho board approved those proposals on which the ranger reported favourably, aiid empowered the chairman to approvo tho remainder when tho. County Council has approved tho proposed amendments. Amount of thirds, £1001 Gs. Bd. Tho Iviwitea County Council submitted proposals for tho expenditure of thirds accrued on Section 21, Block X, Hautapu, and for tho • hypothecation of thirds to pay interest on a loan for the construction of the Karowareiva Bridge. The board approved tho proposals subject to tho usual- investigation by tho ranger. The Mangawhere Road Board submitted proposals for the expenditure of thirds accrued on a number of sections stated in schedule and for the hvpothecation of thirds to pay interest on a loan for the To Komai Road. TI;o, board approved the proposals subject to tlie usual iuvestigatiou by. the ranger.

The Hutfc County Council submitted proposals for the expenditure of thirds accrued to April 30, '1910. The ranger's report being, favourable, tlio board approved the proposals. Amount approved, £8 10s. 4d.

The Eketahuna County Council submitted proposals for the expenditure of thirds accrued to April 30, 1.910. The ranger's report, being favourable, .tho boarci approved tho proposals. 'Amount approved, £255 10s. 2d. J he Pahiatua County Council recommended that thirds from Sections 0 and 2, Blocks 111. and XVI, Makuri, should bo handed over to tho AVoodvillo County Council for cxnendituro oil th<j road to Section I, Block XVI. , Tho ranger having reported that the natural access to tho sections was through AVoodvillo County, the board resolved that tho' Hon. the Minister's approval be obtained for the payment of all thirds to tho AVoodvillo County Council. Amount now accrued, £105 18s. od. GROWN TENANTS. With reference to Mr. E. "W. Pemberton's application for a renewal of the lease of Section I, Block IV, -Apiti, held over from last meeting, it was resolved to submit Mr. Luckie's protest to' the Under-Secretary for a legal opinion. The Commissioner . submitted a schedule of sixteen selectors who.have been granted'tiine in wliick-to pay the rental in arrear, and it was resolved to confirm his-action.

i lessee of Sections 3 and. 17, Block 111, Kaitieke, to whom time till December 24 next had been graiited by the board in which to pay the rental in arrear, now wrote stating that lie until January .24 lioxt. It \viis resolved that he must make arrangements to pay what is now duo by the time already, granted by the board. ■ '. "

AVitli reference to the proposed inspection: of the Kaitieke, Ivirikau, and Retafuke Blocks,' it- was decided to visit tho early in December next. Ike Commissioner reported briefly on his inspection of the AVaimarino Improved Farm Settlement. . It- -was. resolved to visit the district in December or January, next. Tho Commissioner submitted a schedule of> selectors who Were two. -or moro instalments of rent in arrear, and who had not replied to notices sent to them. It was- resolved Ito call" upon them to show cause-why. their interest should hot be forfeited. .

-AVitli reference to the non-residence on Section 19, Block I, Ivakahi V.S., by Mr. 6.. A. M'Donald, it was resolved to declaro his interest. forfeited for non-compliance with • the conditions of lease.

Mr, F. H. Earlo, lessee of Section 41, Manumii V.S., 3. roods 30-perches, wrote with " reference "to . his 11011residenco on tho land,'and it was resolved to advise him that, as ho got tlx© section by transfer under, special conditions arid agreement .that he was to reside at once in a bona fide manner,' but, as ho has. left the district, the best way out of the difficulty would be for the board to forfeit his interest in tho section, .and weight ,it wjth the value of' tho improvements. A' Burney, lessee of Section it i -S., wrote asking to be allowed to transfer the section (wlien she gets a buyer), as she is leaving the district with her husband, who has ■recently selected land in the Southland district-. It Was resolved that her application be considered wheir she .finds a purchaser, and forwards the necessin iorins, but; to point out that there is no power for a to .be approved in terms-of. Section 84 (Sub-section 1 1),' (a) where two' years' continuous residejice has not taken.place .except -under, spccial and unforeseen circumstances. . -"5; 9- G. Johnson, lessee of Section 4, Block .VII, Rerarnkei. wrote with reference to the deficient improvements, and it was .resolved to give him until December 31 next to complete the same, A report -was ...received 1 ' from the Vr 10w m aiids Ranger to the effect that *r>i , •■v-r? ogan ' : lessee of Section 4, lilock a IV, Maungakaretu, was not residing on the section. It, was resolved that unless Mr.' Hogan complies within/three months' time his interest m the section"will be forfeited. ~^ r - "&■ Hanker,,lessee of Section 13, Slock X, Raetihi V.S., ..wrote explaining why he was not .residing on I 1 section. _It was resolved to accept Ins'explanation for 1 the present. Mr. J, M. Jensen wrote with Veferto, his non-residence on Section J°, x, 1116 V -- S -> , 5 acres. It was resolved that lie should either' reside or surrender his interest in the lease. < - It was further resolved to classify the land as partly open land for tho purposes of residence. ' •

at' pi i vii -iV ' lessee of Section Block XII, Mount Cerberus, wrote stating that he is. living on the same m a bush camp, ,but may' have to leave at any time to' undergo an operation, it was resolved to take no further action for a month. ■

Mr. J. S .Freeman, lessee of Section ■ Z 1 ; Horopito West, - wrote . stating that_he .is living on his wife's Section 4,, adjoining. It was resolved to accept this as satisfactory in tho" meantime,. Mr. R, Jackson wrote with reference to the refund of a portion of the deposit paid by him,' Section 30, Block VII, Mauganui, and'asked that tho amount, £4 135., be as owing to tile .reduction in area in survey this amount was not needed as a deposit. It was resolved to comply with the request. , With reference to 'Messrs. Booth, Macdonald and Co.'s application for right to mill flax on Rangiwaea Block, it was resolved to' empower the Commissioner'to deal with it.

Mr. K. G. Lester, whose application for Section 96, Block VIII, Belmont was approved on June 30 last, to give up the section and obtain refund of deposit, it; was-resolved, under the circumstances,' to" accept the surrender and to refund him £1 Is. paid as lease fee. '

Mr. C. R-. Hain applied for exemption from residence oil Section 78 Mananui V.S., for twelv'e months, or' until the land at the \ back is open for selection, as the area which lie at present holds is not sufficient. It was resolved 1 to approve under the circumstance's.

llie Commissioner reported that, ac-companied-by ,tlie ranger; Mr. Price, and the Rev. Mr. Monfnes, he had -inspected an area in Section 7, Block 1, liunua, which the Presbyterian Maori Mission desired to select. It was resolved that as the land contains scenic beauties which it is desirablb to conserve, the resolution .of October 28, 1009 bo rescinded. , An endeavour will be made to secure another area for the Presbyterian Boys' Mission.

A letter was received from the Un-der-Secretary for Crown Lands with reference to Mr. J.' S. Dunn's selection of Section 2,. Block 111, Ivaitioko,. : >i addition to the four, holdings already held by him ih the Haivko's ..Bay 'district, making a total of 1810 acres 1 rood 31 perches, and it was resolved to suggest that Mr. Dunn's interest might be forfeited for non-residence on Section '2 if ho does not wish to give up'any >of the Hawkc's Bay sections.

It was resolved to declare Mr. R. T. Robert's interest ill Section 1, Block IV, Kait-ieke, forfeited for failure to commence bushfelling on the land during the bushfelling season, which has now expired.

It was resolved to declare the interest of Mr. Richard Best in Section 20, Block VI, Owhango Township, forfeited tor non-compliance with the conditions the Act, ho. having left tho section and taken up land in the Auckland district.

Mr. \Y. G. Waterson, jun., wrote with reference to his uon-vesidemeo on Section 4, Block V, Tiffin, and stated that he has now made a start with ins house, and would bo residing therein in three weeks' time. It; was resolved to grant him until December 31 to take up bona fide residence. Mr. J, Jiitclieu, lessee of Section

IG9, Block VIII, Raetilii Township, wrote, that he had been obliged to leavo tho district on account of ill-health. It was resolved that lie "should, therefore, ' surronder his interest in the lease. Mr. .James Kinnaird, lessee of Section 16, Block VII, Rangataua Township, wrote stating that he had selected an i.f. section iu the Taranaki district, and had to go and live on it. It was resolved that lie should surreu' der. his interest in tho section. • .

Mrs. M. J. O'Connor wrote with reference to tho non-residence of- herself or her son on Section 15. Block 11, Mamigakaretu, and asked that she might bo allowed to, sublet-the'section. It wis resolved to suggest to her .that she should surrender, her interest iu tho land or allow it V.o■'■be forfeited, u , ,v . as lOS °lved to give' Sirs.!Tauniata rohopi three months' ;notice of determination of her lease 1 of Section - 84, Maiuumi V.S.

It was resolved to re-olrer forfeited ocetion 31, Mataroa, V.S., on rcnewabla . lease, at a rent of £1 per annum, weighted with £87 10s. for improve-" ments.

It was resolved to grant- Mr. : A., E, Anderson a permit to occupy an area of - about 131 acres of Crown Land north ' of hi? holding (Section 1, Block V, Su- |; nua, S.D.). from - year to year under ■ Section 130 of tho Land Act, 190S, at K a rent to bo determined by tlio Commissioner. ' ::■ TIMBER RIGHTS. \ji An application from the-Tuangareroi i. Sawmill Company, for the right to mill timber in the Crown Lands on tlio ; j ivakctapaunia Block, alongside an.area. : of Grown bush they have recently cut : i i out, was referred to tho Cominissioniu-. An application, froin Messrs.- Sollitt $ ' j for the nglit to mill timber ou Scctiona : 2 1, Block VIII, Makotuku, a part, of *>; Section 16, Block V, , Karioi, was-'ieV ' j ferred to tho. Commissioner. . / ' 1 ! " FORFEITURES. . .. -.It was resolved to forfeit the iutcrost 1 1 of the undermentioned'settlers, as they 'j ■have not yet commenccd .improvements,? J etc., on their improved farm holdings,' - ; |and to recommend tho Commissioner :, j to reballot . the sections, at ■an - early, date: —Section 3,. Block I, Hunua VDis- 5 "1 trict, J. Mooncy;. Section 3a, Block 11, 1 Hunua District, W. M'Arthur;' Section.'- • .- Ba, Block 11, Hunua District-,.A. Det£ tie; Section 3, Block IV, Hunua .Dis;-, : : j trict, It. AYoodhead;;. Section 8, 'Blojijj: .4 IX,; Hunua District, AV. GreenSection. 13, Block IX, Hunua District,'J. Lawson ; Section 18, Block IX, Hunua Dis- i trict, J. H. Hobarfj' Seetion 39, Block . X, llunua District; T. M. l'ecar. . The forfeited .sections detailed below ~ are not to be re-allotted until the tini-; ' I ber they carry . has been . .milled:- 1 -';: .. j Section 9, Block:. IX, Hunua District,' : I —. Wyatt;'Section.6,''Block X,'Hunua... •] District, J. Thompson; Scction 6, Block*. . X, Hunua District, ;AV; HarperSec-. tion 23, 1 Block 111, Kaitieke . District)" . H; Jackson ; Section. 2, Block IV, Kai- ' t-ioke District, G. H. AYbod; Section , 7,' Block XII, j Kaitieke Di.strict, }V. Gleiy ; 'son; Section.. 14, . Block'Xll, Kaitiekf District, i\ Gorten. ; •.■"■. r TRANSFERS APPROVED. v , Transfers approved:'Section 14, Horo* whenua V.S., from iJ, Giles to A. ■E. -j, . Kiiigden; Sections ,92 and 93, Mangara*'\ rnavama A 7.5., from J. H.' Baucke to i A.G. Kerrison. ';■'.'