CROWN LANDS.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1167, 30 June 1911, Page 3

CROWN LANDS.

WELLINGTON DISTRICT BOARD. MOXTHLY MEETING. The monthly meeting of tha Wellington Land Board was held yesterday, there being present: The Chairman (Mr. James .Mackenzie, Commissioner Crown Lands), and Messrs. .1. Georgetli, W. M'Leiman, J. Dawson, and 11. T. Ellinghain. Applications for Titles. The following applications for land titles were granted:— Section 2, Block VII, I'miitoi— J. F. Pav.son, subject to ranger'.-, report-; .Section 37a, Block XV, Ihutnpu-lf. M'Cormick; Section 10, Block VI r, Umutoi-J. I , '. Dnwson (subject to ranger's report); Section 0, Block 111, Mouut C'erbenis-C. M. Meavers;.Section la, Block VI, Mount Ccrbcriis-W. E. Weeds; Section 21a, Block XII, Apiti—.l. Evan; Section 25, Block XII, Apiti— J. Ryan. Mr. J. T. Can- applied to obtain the freehold title of Section 28, Block VI, Hautapu, 320 acres.—Commissioner to approve if ranger's report satisfactory. Messrs. W. H. and 11. liagley applied to obtain the freehold title of Section 2, Block IV, Mount Cerberus, 09 acres 1 rood 37 perches.—Approved. Miss Annie Riddell applied to obtain tlie freehold title 01 Section 37, Block XVI, Ohinemairua, 218 acres.—Ranger to report. Miss Riddcll applied to bo allowed to surrender 2 roods for a. teacher's residence for tho Wanganui Education Board. It was resolved to advise' her that there is no power to surrender any portion of an option with the right of purchase, holding, ljut that there would" be no objection to a subdivision and transfer to the Education Board. With reference to Mr. G. Hyde's application to obtain the freehold title of Section 18,; Block X, Aohanga, 200 acres, tho Crown lands ranger forwarded his appraisement of the capital value. A copy of the same is to bo sent to the selector. Mortgages and Subleases. Mortgages in respect of the following lands were approved:—Section 2, Block V, Makotuku; Section 27, Block XV, Ongo; Section 33, Block X, Ongo; Section 40, Block XI, Ongo; Section i, Block VII, Puketoi; Section 56, Blocks •X, XI, and I XVI, Mangaone; Section 2, Block IV, Taurangi (Dyer Settlement); Section 23, Block VI, Hautapu j Section 23, Block XVI, AYairarapa (Dyer Settlement); Section G, Block IV.'Huangarua (Dyer Scttlr*ient)).) Tho following sub-leases were approved: Section 196, Raetihi, V.S. (M. A. Gibson)—C. Harris; Section 2fl, Kakautoru V.S. (Thomas Greeu, deceased)— J. Johnston. Applications for Transfers, Tho following- transfers were approved on 'the usual conditions:— Section 83, Block 1, Makuri (Mangaramarnnia V.S.)— V. Woods to IT. Cowan; Section 2!>, I'nhiatua V.S.—A. Harrell to K. H. Humphrey to A. Fnnston; Section S. Rose-; Section 20, Mangawcka V.S.—D. 7'(Lot 7), Block VIII, Makuri-J. Qiiinn to D. C. Humphrey; Section t, Block XVI, Mauugakaretu—,T. Gray to T. Brady; Section 2, Block XVIII, Mangahao (Pahiatua V.S.)-C. A. Barrell to A. M. Johns; Section 70. Block V, Waipakura (Horowhenua East V.S.)—A. G. Schunke to G. Bell; Section 3, Block XIIF, Huangarua (Dyer Settlement)—A. Frethey to It. and D. l'lynn; Section 25, Block XVI. Hautapu —H. Rule to F. C. Pearson; Section 42, Mansawcka V.S—William Green to E. V. M. Tnnsey; Section 98, Block XIII, Belmont (Korbkoro Settlement).—Jos. HutMii and E. L. Smith, to Jos. Hutson'; Section 12, Block XV, Tailiape-C- M. Aldridge to A. Nathan; Section 91, Block XIV, Ohinowairua—F. Gordon to H. Harwood; part Section 386, Palmerston North -\ H Wylds to A. E. Wylds; Section C, Mangaone V.S.-G. E. Evans to C. E. Evans; Section 575, Block 11, Kairanga— W. L. Bailey to >T. C. Bailey. The following sub-division and transfer of portion was approved on the usual conditions—Section 17, Block XI, Hautapu— 11. Gorrinso to the trustees of tho Ivawliatau Public Hall. The board -also approved of the subdivision and surrender of portion of Section o; Block XVI, Huangarua (It. M'liood), for school site. Messrs. J. Bagley and C. Carlson renewed their application to transfer the whole'of Section 2, Blcfk 111, Maunsakaretu, 192 acres 1 rood 31 perches, to Mr. C. Carlson onh\—Declined. Mr. J. U. Wright nnplied to transfei Section 15, Block XIV. Manngakarctu, 200 acres, to Mr. J. A. Grant.-Approvcd. Mr. W. Hall applied to transfer Section 3, Block 11. Mangahao, 200 acres, to T. Roulstoh.—Consideration postponed. Mr. E. Blake applied to transfer Sections 26 and 27, 81-ck V, Mount Cerberus, 400 acres, to Mr. It. F. Giddens, the holder of Section 21, Block 11, Mount Cerberus, 200 acres, not adjoining.—Declined, Mr. Ellingham dissenting. Mr. C. -Parker applied to transfer Section 17. Block XIII, Obinowairuo, Kgamatea 1.F., 10 ami;, to R. W. Park.liauger to report. Mr. A. Lovejoy applied to transfer Section 20, Block XVI. Maungaknretu, 200 acres, to Mrs. M. E. D. Dockery, lessee of Section IS, Block XVI, Maungakaretu, 200 acres, not adjoining.—Approved. Mrs. S. A. Winter applied to transfer Section 15, Block IV, Mount Cerberus, 75 acres, to Mrs. M. J. Hayes.

Tho Commissioner informed tho board that under terms of the special authority to that effect lie had approved of tha transfer of Section 2a, Block XI, Mansahao, 118 acres .3 roods 21 perches, to Mr. C. Hawke.

With reference to the application of Mr. W. 11. Fisko to transfer Section 4a, Block XI, Mangahao, MacKenzio S.S., 123 acres 0 roods 8 perches, to Mr. Georse Gregory, declined bv the board last meeting, Messrs. Smith" and M'Shcrry asked, tlto board to reconsider the matter.— Previous decision adhered to, Mr. Ellingham dissenting.

With reference to the proposed transfer of Section 21, Block aIII, Jfaiigaliao, 200 acres, from Sir. R. H. Hughes to Mr. A. D. Bryant, which the board declined on December 21 last, Mr. Bryant wrote asking that the application bo reconsidered.—Approved. Mr. S. G. Humphrey applied to transfer Section 35, Mangawekai V.S., 7 acres 3 roods 30 perches,, to Sir. C. Le Fevre Honore.—Commissioner to approve if ranger's report satisfactory.

Mr. S. J. C. Weston applied to transfer Section 37, Block 111, Hautapu, 315 acres, to Miss'K. 51. .Smith.

Mr. .J. A. Y. Lammas renewed his application to transfer Section 8. Block XIII, Huangarua. Dyer Settlement, 374 acres, to Mr. E. M. Robertson.—Application approved provided a fresh declaration is put in by MY. Robertson and everything is in order.

Mr. R. Dunn renewed his application to transfer Section 9, Block XIII, Huangarua. Dyer Settlement, GOB acres, to Jlr. J. A. Grant.—Approved, provided a fresh declaration is put in and everything is found in order.—Postponed till next meeting, Mr. Grant lo atUml. Mr. F. J. Grceiiaway renewed his application to transfer "Section (i, Block XIII, Huangarua, Dyer Settlement, 205 acres, to his.father, T. Greenaway.—Approved, provided a fresh declaration is put in and everything i? found in order.

Mr. F. J. Read renewed his application to transfer Section 22, Block XVI, Wairarapa, Dyer Settlement, 112 acres, to L. ■I. €. Herriclc—Approved, provided a fresh declaration is put in and everything is found in order. .

A report was received from the Crown Lands ranger on the nnnlirntion to transfer Section 13. Block IX. Miuiranui, 1181 acres, from Jle?srs. C. 11. Smith and V, J. Newson to O. 11. Smith only.—Approved 'under the circumstances, Jfi\ Smith to bo granted tho balance of tho concession under ibe bush and swamp cian.ws of Ihe Act.

A sali.-fnetnry report liavins rocoivod from tlm Crown lands rangor n-s (n tho rr>i'lo!ico of Hcssr*. To A. Waiiiolm ami Tclinlci on Section fH, lilock XIII. I?/".va, 127") acres, tho iirnpo.-od Iraiipfcr from Messrs. 'IV A. Wuinoliu, T. WaiiKihu, and ]•'. K. Tolniki to Mossis. 'rnhokiiiranxi, 'Wainohn, Wninnliu To Rul:i and Tc Awhitn Wainohn was allowed.

Jlr. 1". IT. Snow applied In trnnsfer Section 18, Block VI, ]{;ii)S!tl:im Township, 1 road, lo Mr. J. D. Uroiifjlilon. Hie proposed transfer to-Jlr. Yoailmry liaviu;; i'allun llii'oiikli.—To l>o lccomniciulod for npnrurnl, tlio Comniistinner- disicnlin , ;, Mr. K. B. K. riordon applied■ lu transfer Section 1, Clock I, Niikuniaru. 2155 acres, lo Mr. D. 11. Conner,--ipnroved,

provided thai the Iran-for of Mr. Couper's freehold land, which is to l:e exchanged for (his run, takes place simultaneously with Ihe transfer.

Mr. A. Crnieksliiiiik applied lo transfer Section 27, Block IV, Tiriniukawa, j(io acres, to Mr. .1. \V. Wall, the previous transfer to Ilio Messrs Hoult having fallen through.—Approved, all formalities lo tie complied with. Messrs. ,1. I). Murray, J. Kidd, and W. Toss.will applied to transfer Section 2, Block IV, Kctaruke, 1221 acres, to Mr. B. S. Murphy.—Postponed till next meeting for further inquiries. Mr. C. Knight applied to transfer Section (IS, Block V. Wuiopelui, llorowlienua East V.S., f>o acres 1 rood 29 perches, lo Mr. 11. L. Morrah.—Approved. Mrs. Martha Hastie's executrix in estate of Mrs. Jane Hick?, application to sub-let Section 7, Block IX. Apiti, to Mrs. M. Brown was approved. Mr. IX Fraser applied to sub-let for five years Section 1, Block 1, Mount Cerberus, 200 acres, at an annual rental of -£120 to Mr. W. T. Ibyd.-Approvcd, provided Mr. Boyd is suitable and eligible and everything is in order. Mrs. S. Jl. Eraser applied to sub-let Section 20, Block XI, Makuri, 200 acres, to Mr. W. T. Boyd, for the same term and the same annual rent as mentioned in L.P. 33B.—Approved. , ,• Mr. G. Harris applied to transfer' Sections 2 and 3, Block X, Raugataua, Township, 2 acres, to Mr. D. Gould, as, owing to slackness in ihe sawmill trade, he has had to leave Hangataua and take work in Mafaroa. He now desired lo go to Taranaki, whero he has the opportunity of taking up a larger area.—lt was resolved to recommend for the favourable consideration of the Minister for Lands.

Mr. J. F. I. Eomley applied to transfer Section !), Block XVi, Apiti, 200 acres, to Mr. J. K. Didsbury, who is owner already of 100 acres—Deeline:l, as Mr. Did.-bury is not eligible to take up the section; the question of aggregation also came in. The transfer of'Section 1, Block VIII. Retaruko, 90D acres 2 roods 0 lurches, from Messrs. J. Venters, nnd J. D. W. M'Beth ta Messrs. T. W. and J. W. Ireland was approved under the circumstances.

Mr. H. C. Christmas applied to transfer Section :), Block V, Hautcipii, 277 acres, to Mr. p. Kennedy, (he holder of 228 acres adjoining.—Approved. Mr. G. W. Mills applied to transfer Section 33, liakautoru V.S., 17 acres 3 roods 12 perches, to Mr. .7. M'Kay—The. board decided to recommend the Minister to amend the regulation to enable married women to select sections in the village settlements.

Mr. X. A. Williams applied to transfer Lot 1 ol Section ■}", Levin V.S., 3 acres 2 roods, to Mr. W. 11. rnrke.—Approved. The executor *n the estate of 'Mrs. M. L. Lewis applied to transfer Section 38, Block XI, Jlangawhero, 741 acres, to Mr. 11. C. Addenbrook.—ltauger to report. Mr. J. S. Clark applied to transfer hcction 10, Block XVI, Apiti, 200 acres, to Mr. George Hart, the owner or 260 acres adjoining.— Approved, subject (o tho eligibility of tho transferee.

Jlr. W. liissctt's application to transfer Sections 2_ and 7, Owhango township, to Mr. M. Woods was recommended for approval.

Messrs. Crawford and Puisev wore allowed to withdraw their application for Section 97, Block VIII, Belmont, the refund to them of the wholo amount deposited, viz., £H~o Bs. 3d., being authorised.

Messrs. Kelly and Barrowman applied for a license to split timber for railway sleepers on C.'i'oivn land between Horopito and.Waimaiino Plains.—Declined.

Mr. G. Bremner's application for the right to split timber on Lot I), near Mauunui, ,was also declined. It was resolved to approve of Section 22, Ohakuue V.S., area 5 acres, being reoffered .on renewable lease at a rent of £1 ICs. per annum (no improvement?). With regard to Mr. W. IS. Peebles'* application for a homestead site, tho ranger having reported that ho has no laud suitable as such on tho frontage of Section 11, Block XI, Makuri, it was resolved to authorise the Commissioner to have about fivo acres of Section 12 surveyed, with the- view of allotting it to him under Section 128 of tho Land Act, 1908. subject to his paying cost of survey. With reference to "the board's resolution authorising the Commissioner to issue a license to Mos&rs. Watkins Bio?, of a portion of Section DG, Manunui V.S., they have now applied for the whole fectioii, the area of which is 4 acres 2 roods 12 perches. It wa:i resolved to authorise the Commissioner to issue them a license over the whole section under Section 307 of the Land Act, 1908, on such conditions and at such rent as he may see fit to fix. With referenco to complaint from the town-clerk.- Lower Hutt Borough, that the rates of Mrs. E. V, Rpvan, lessee of Section Bt. Block VIIJ, TJelmont, and of Mrs. C. Hogg, lessee of Section 83, Block VIII, Belmont, aro considerably overdue, it was resolved to advise them that such failure to nay is a breach of the conditions of their leases, rendering them liable to forfeiture under Section 113 (2) of tho Land Act, 1908. Road Plans. The following wero recommended for tho Minister's approval:— Lessee of Sections 22 and 23, Taihape V.S., plan showing roads which it is proposed to take in connection with the subdivision of Section 23 Manawatu County Council, plan showing a proposal to take land for road out of Section CO, Ohakea Settlement. The Rangitikei County Council's plan showing proposed road through Sections 3 and 12, Block I, Kiiaiiiur, was approved. The Public Works Department submitted for approval a plan showing a road deviation in the Ohakuno V.S.—Consideration postponed, pending Commissioner's personal inspection. Expenditure of thirds in the Waimarino, Manawatu, and Wairarapa South Counties was approved Non-rcsictence and other Matters. Action with reference to the non-resi-dence of Mr. Joseph Sheridan on Sections 11 anil 12, Pokchekm-a V.S., 20 acres 3 roods 5 perches, was postponed pending further information. Mr. G. D. Bromnor wrote with reference to the uon-rosideuco of Mrs. M: Bremuer or himself on Section 5, Block VII, Kaitioke, 700 acres.—Action deferred for six months. Mr. M. Kennedy was given six months in which to take up hi;; residence on Section 22, Mataroa V.S., 3 roods 8 perches. Mr. V. L. Barnett, of Section 12, Block V, .Rangataua, 1 rood 20 perches, was given two month*. A report was received from the Crown lands ranger on Mr. T. M'Coll's nonresidence on Section 2, Block VIII, lietaruke, 1320 acres, in which he stated that it was doubtful whether there was a gocd building site on the section, and recommended that Mr. M'Coll might be granted exemption from residence at present so long as he lives on his brother's land adjoining.—Approved, but applicant to be informed that concession prejudicial to freehold title.

Mrs. A. M. Burney, lessee of Sections 1 and 2, Block XIX, Ohakune V.S., 2 acres, wroto statins that she had so' far been unable to obtain a purchaser for the same.—Consideration postponed. The Commissioner submitted a schedule of ranger's reports on Ohakune V.S., Pukeroa V.S., Pohonui V.S., Koro V.S., Wainuioru, Mnngawhero, Kaitieke, Mangamii. Rctaruke, Normamlalu Settlement, Miiuiurarnki Settlemcut, Hawirey Settlement, Carrington Settlement, and Epr.ni Hamlet. From these it appeared that while 1(17 selectors were complying with the, conditions of their leases, 23 were defaulters. It was resi)lv?d to consider the 107 as satisfactory, and ti take the usual action with regard to the defaulters.

The Town Clerk,. Ohakune. wrote with reference to the number of forfeitures which have recently taken place in t'hn Ohakune Village .Settlement, and pointed out a serious loss of rales the Town B n anl suffered in consequence. He asked whether, instead of forfeiture, transfers might, be ellected.—The reply was that in all case* where possible, transfers had boon approved. Jn other pases forfeitures wore necessary, and the lots would be reoffered in August next.

Mr. J. Harry, |p«cc nf Section fl. Block TI, ITunua, North Waimnrino 1.1 , .. 17(1 seres, wrote asking for three months' further o.templion from residence on the land as he did not wish to bring up his family until Hie weather was warmer. —]l was resolved that although the board considered (he reasons jjivcii insufficient yet. if he undertook to comply williiii three, months' time, his request would be granted.

Jlr. M. J. Hodgson wrote willi reference to his non-VfsiileiicD on Section S. BIocl; VI, li'iingataiia Tuwnship, 1 rood.—l'esolvcd.lhat he should citlu'r forfeit, surrender, or Iron-fer his intercut, if he is uiiiible In cniiinly willi the coiuliliims of Ill's' leafe.

Mr... 11. Bl.iT. lessee of Scclinn 12. Ohakune V.S.i 5 acres, wrote with reference

to flip deficient improvements and liis mm-ro.-idoneo mi flip section.—Explanafton accepted as satisfactory for tin , prosen I.

A report wn= received from Ilio Crown lands ranger 11> the effect flint Mrs. .M. .1. Smitli. lc—c(. uf Section 4ii, lluknmii V.S., :I7 acres i« perches, was still residing on Ilio Uaihvay ltcxrve adjnining her section, lull was making prepar:itions to .build (in her own section.—Action postponed for tlirpp months.

Mr. C. M'Davitt wrote with reference to lik- non-rosidonee on Section 1, Mock IV, I'ukctui and stated that owing to a slip the house had broken into two halve, and tliere was no Miitable and safe place for a homestead site on the section.—Action postponed.

It was resolved, subject to the ranger's report being favourable, t'o give Jlr. A. A. Goiver permission to erect: another building on Section 5, Campbell I own (Wanganui); also (o accept a surrender of his present lease and i.-sue a new lease for (he bilance of the present term at a rental fa be fixed by the Commissioner, wilii perpetual rights of rents and such rights of resumption as may be decided upon by fho Commissioner. The definitions of improvements in the present lease to be adhered fo in the new lease, the lessee not being entitled to compensation for bushfclling and grassing (as the?s improvement's belonged fo the Crown), the rental under the new lease lo be 5 per cent of the present value of the land as in grass. Education Reserves. The board also dealt with matters relating to various Education Reserves. Authority lo expend the sum of £2Q in the clearing of gorso on Section 425, Poxton Suburb?, was decided to bo applied for. The engineer to the Kiatiwo County wrote asking permission fo take metal from Education liesorvo, Section 21, Block XII, Ilautapu. The ranger having reported that' it would destroy the frontage of the section lo form a gravel pit, it was resolved that the application cannot be entertained. Jlr. J:'. L. Behrcnt applied to surrender his lease of Education Reserve, Section 3, Block I, Mangaweka Township, as he has permanently left the district.—Declined. The Commissioner submitted the following schedule of leases of Education ]{<?- servos which expire on December 31, 1911, the les.-ees of which have applied for the renewals (to which they are entitled under Clause oof their leases).—lt was resolved fo approve of the issue of new leases as from January 1, 1912, with perpetual rights of renewal subject to such rights of resumption as may be decided upon by the Commissioner, and at rental to bo determined by arbitration, as provided by Section 332 of the Land Act, 130S, and Section 2 (S.) of the Education Reserves Amendment Act, 1810. .Schedule:—Samuel Condy, Section IG2, Fcathersfon; W. .1. Dick, Section 37. Block I. Ilu.ingarua; A. Quinlaii. Section 80, Block IV, Mangahao; Mary F. M'D. Fitzherbert, 'Section 116 (Lot"3), Palmerstou North; Mary i-'aulkner, Section 1110, Biiniiythorpe V.S. With regard to the request by the Advances Office that Section 48, Block VIII, Belmont be reolferod with reduced improvements (lo be determined by the Commissioner and approved by the Minister) so as to ensure a more speedy selection, it was resolved to reoll'cr the section with value for improvements reduced.

An application was received from certain Natives, including Messrs. Pitiera, Wainohu, and Jloko Patsna, to have Okahukura Block opened on , pastoral lease. The board could not' see its way to comply with the request. The following applications to transfer Education Reserves wore aDnroved:—Section I, Block VII, ICaitieke,"Wm. M'Lennan and W. IJ.1 J . Garner, to H. F. Gibbons and L. A. Abraham; Section 1021, P.ilmerston Worth, suburban, Elizabeth White to Wm. Gray; Section 1020, Polmer&ton North, suburban, Elizabeth White to Wm. Gray; Section 18, Block XI, Waipakura, J. and I. Montgomery tJ R. Laird and J. P. Laird.

llr. If. Eraser applied lo sublet about ij iicre-i of his 5.U.1!., Part 1 of Section 17, Blocks ][), IV, Vir, and VIII, I'ohniigina. fo IliMir.v Ken , tor the balance of the lerin of Ins Ica-e at >a rental of .1:11)0 fur the lirst three years (per annum) and .i'2oo per annum for the balance of I lie term. Jt was resolved t.) approve on the ii>!:al conditions, the iormalitics being in order.

.Mr. J. iS. Dunn applied to transfer the license of :-.'i:ction 2, filock 11], Kaitieke, SU-2 acre.-, to F. \V. Dmin.-Approvcd. It was resolved to approve of the issue of the freehold title of .Mr. A. .1. Jobliu's Section 1, Dlock XIII, Maungakaretu. -

llr. A. lledlcy, selector of Section 7, Block VIII, Whirinaki, 1221 acres, in reference to his application to transfer which I'he board'Jast nicotinic had refuted and called upon him to show cause why his interest should not be forfeited (no improvements had been effected), asked whether flie board would have any objection to taking in a partner.—Hanger to repnrf.

Mrs. A. Stewart applied (or permission it sub-divide her Section .'), Block XIV, Ohiuewairua, 12 acres 2 roods, as per plan submitted, for the purpose of transferring the various sub-divisions.—To be recommended for approval if ranger's report is satisfactory

It was resolved, subject to the ranger's report being favourable, to accept n surrender of Mr. Samuel Davey's lease of part Section 15S0, Block XI, Kairangn Education Hoservo (fiS acres), and to confirm (he special resolution passed nt last meeting. Mr. John Fouhy having previously applied fo transfer to .Mr. Patrick Doherty his lease of Education Kcserve, Section 7S, Block XIII, Mangahao Education lieservo, now asked, with the concurrence of Mr. Doherty, permission to withdraw that application, and to transfer to Mr. Alfred John Jackson, who had furnished the usual certificate and undertaking. Mrs. Mary Ann Theobald, lessee of Sections 7 and 21, Block IX, l'likeokahu Education Eeserve, applied to transfer same 10. Mr. Ernest Theobald (SO acres). —licsolvcd to approve, provided the conditions are. fulfilled.