CROWN LAND BOARD.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1270, 27 October 1911, Page 3

CROWN LAND BOARD.

MONTHLY MEETING. Tho monthly meeting of the Wellington Crown Lands Board was held yesterday. There wore present Messrs. James Mackenzie, Commissioner of Crown Lauds (in lie chair), J. Dawson, H. T. Ellingham, and James Georgctti. APPLICATIONS FOR LAND. With reference to Mr. F. 11. White's application to select Sections 13 and 14, Laugdale Suburbs, area ID acres, on renewable lease, it was resolved to recommend that lie bo allowed to do so under Section 51 (2) of tho Land for Scttlemen.s Act, 11)08, tit a rent of .C 2 lfc. per annum, Che board being of opinion that his present renewable lease holdings, comprising Sections 1, 2, 3, 9, 10, Langdalo Suburbs, 25a. 2r. 25p., is insufficient for the maintenance of himself and family. (Mr. White now holds 13 and 14 on a temporary occupation license from year to year). A report was received from fho Crown Lands .Ranger with reference to Mr. P. Hansen's application for tho freehold title of Section 3, Block X, Makotuku, 216 acres, and it was resolved to decline until a, further two and a half years' residence had been completed. Mr. M. C. Clark applied to convert the lease of Section 4, Tanui Village Settlement, 12a. 2r., into freehold, and it was resolved to appoint Mr. H. Lundius appraiser, to make the necessary valuation in tonus of Section 177 of the Land Act, 1908. Mr. E. Groves anplied to obtain tho ■fee simple of Section 25, Manunui Village Settlement, 1 acre, under Section 177 of the Land Act, 100S, and it was resolved to appoint Mr. H. Lundius, C.L.R., as appraiser to make tho necessary valuation. TRANSFERS. The following transfers were approved: —Section 52, Block I, Mangaoue, Hukanui V.S., 26a. lr. 39p., V. Lawson to S. F. Rhodes; Section 2, Block 15, N'gamatea V.S., 21a. 2r., Public Trustee in the estato of J. F. Shaw (deceased) io W. G. Shaw; Section 7, Block 18, Mangahao, Pahiatua V.S., 5 acres, J. ilaedonald to E. A. M'Laughlan. Tho following titles were approved:— Section 31, Block 16, Maungakaretu, 3 acres, Education Board, Manganui; Section 379, Block 11, Mikimiki, 2CB acres, 17. Knopfle; Section 4, Block 10, Makotuku, 210 acres, Paul Hansen. Mr. A. W. Gould, of Ohakune, solicitor, wrote, asking that the proposed subdivision and transfer of Lots 7 and 22, of Section 7, Block VIII, Makotuku, 2a. 2r. lip., from Mr. James Quiun to Mr. P. C. Allen bo reconsidered, and it was resolved to adhere to the previous decision, and to decline the application. Mr. M. J. Hodgson applied to transfer Section S, Block VI, Rangataua Township, 1 rood, to Mr. J. W. Newton, and it was resolved to recommend for approval under tho circumstances, provided everything is found tn bo in order. Mr. P. Cooney applied to transfer Section 30, Ohakune V.S., 15 acres, to Mr. A. J. Petersen, and it was resolved to obtain a report from tho Crown Lands Ranker. Mr. W. E. Dennison, selector of Section 511, Hunua, North Waimarino I.F. Settlement, 100 acres, wrote forwarding a doctor's certificate to .the effect that his health had completely broken down, and asking to bo allowed to transfer to some eligible person, It wns resolved to ask him to submit some eligible person, nnd supply tho required particulars, when tho matter would be considered. Mrs. B. Robfrts applied to transfer Section 19a, Block I, Aohanga. 75 acres, to' Mrs. E. M. Wcodlionso.—Declined. The Public Trustee in the estate of T. Sexton, deceased, applied to transfer Lot 5 on Section 53, Ohakune V.S., to Mr. Julius Mnillard, and it was resolved to approve on the usual conditions. Mr. W. Stewart attended and applied to transfer Section 133. Block XIV, Belmont, Epiini Ilamlet, 2 acres, to Mr. R. A. Lazarus, who also attended. Approved, on tho usual conditions, and provided the proposed transferee is eligible and suitable. Mr. J. R. L. Hammond applied to transfer Section 5, Block IV, Ngamatea, 410 acres, to Mr. K. M. Hammond, and it wa.s resolved to approve on the usual conditions, provided that everything is found to bo in order. Mrs. C. S. W'.ikeham applied to transfer Section 60, Block XIV. Ohinewairua, 117 acres, to .Mr. A. E. Wakeham. Approved on the usual conditions, and provided everything is found to bo in order. Mr. J. Fitzgerald applied to transfer Sections 17 and IS, Block VIII and IV, Tirimukawa, 400 seres, to Mrs. A. K. Mic'.ikelsen.—Declined. With reference to Mr. J. Kelly's application to transfer Sections -19 and 53, Block XVI, Makuri, 356 acres 2 roods, to Mrs. M. S. Thompson, a report was received from the Crown Lands Ranger, and it was resolved to adjourn consideration until noxt meeting. With rofcrence to Mr. J. S. Welsh's application to transfer Section 1, Blcok VII, Makotuku, 201 acres, to Mr. L. M. Tanssy, a report was received from tho Crown Lands Ranger. Approved, but tho transferee must reside forthwith. Messrs. J. A. awl G. K. Littiejokn applied to transfer Section 2, Block XII, Momahaki, 1029 acres 1 rood, to Messrs. E. O. L. Jor.es and A. P. Izett, and it was resolved to postpone for further inquiry by the ranger. With reference to the proposed transfer of Section 9, Block VII, Tiriraukawa, 200 acres, from Mr. R. Grove to Mr. F. Routley, a report was received from tho Crown Lands Ranger. Declined Mr. Routley not being eligible. A report was received from the Crown Lands RatigtT on the proposed transfer of Sections 68 to 70, Mangaweka V.S. North, 4 acres 2 roods 14 perches, from Mr. E. G. Thompson to Mr. C. Lβ Fevrc Honore. Postponed for further inquiry. Messrs. W. J. and A. G. Parker applied to transfer Section S, Block IX, Huan','arua, Tawaha Settlement, SO acres 1 rood 33 perches, to Mr. C. Hawke. Approved on the usual conditions. With reference to Mr. R. Stack's application to transfer Section 22, Blcck XIII, Mangahao, 200 acres, to Mr. John Seuk, a report was received from tho Crown Lands Ranger.—Declined. Mr. Wm. Ilvde applied to transfer Section 30, Block XIII, Ohinewairua, 10S acres, to Mr. R. W. Park, and it was resolved to approve, provided that everything is found to be in order. Mr. A. W. Gould, of Ohakune. rcMcilor, applied on bobaif of Mr. L. G. M'nlker to subdivide Section 4, Ohakune V.S., G acres into a number of quarter-aero sections and transfer them. It was revolved to extend the concession to tho incoming transferee. It was resolved to approve the application to transfer Section 3, Blrck XIII, Teuakira, 1918 acres 3 roods S porches, from Mr. D. M. T. Olliver to Messrs. P. R. Westenra and P. F. Broderiek on the usual conditions, nrovidod everything is found to be in ordor. I Mr. H. J. M'Donald anpliwl tn transfor \ Section 1, Block XT. Iliian-anm, Table Land Settlement, 231 acres 3 roods, to ■ Mr. W. Matthews.-Approvcd. Mr. J. M. Hill applied to transfer Sec- ; tion 2, Block XI, Iluaiisvinia, Table I.p.r.d ' Settlement, 245 acres 2 roods, to Mr. Roy ' Tankcrs'.cy.—Approved. ' ] Mr. Frank P. Elliott applied to transfer Section .12, Bicck VIII, Rnngitoto. ' Linton Settlement, 150 acres 0 roods 39 1 perches, to Mr. Frank Wm. Elliott (his . father), and it wes resolved to approve, { subject to the Commissioner being satisfied that all was in order. It was-resolved to appoint Mr. Cmiu, Crown Lands Ranger, to act for the ] board in the arbitration of improvements " on Mr. W. Spooner's pastoral run in ( Rakctapauma Block, under Section ill of , tho Land-Act, 1903. J SURRENDER, .- It was resolved to accept the surrender 1 from tho Valley Road Timber Company 1 of its tramway licence through Sections i 12, 11, 10, 9, S, etc., Block XVI, Manganui, as from December 31, 1911, anil to £ approve of the Rangataua Timber Com- \ pany Ixmig granted a license to construct t and use tramway over same route, and t also through Section 30, 81-ock 111, Mako- s tuku, for a period of five years, from i January 1, 1912, subject to similar condi- i t.ions attached to Valley Road Timber Company's license, excepting that Mr. ] Peterson may use the tramline for the < transport of his timber. j THIRDS AND FOURTHS. f The, Kutt County Council submitted c proposals for the expenditure of thirds i accrued to April 2!), 1911. Subject to investigation by tho ranger, the board £ approved tho proposals. Amount ap- \ proved, £1 10s. fld, [i

Tho Pahiatua County Council submitted proposals for expenditure of thirds accrued to April 29, 1911. Tho ranger's report being favourable, the board approved tho proposals. Amount approved, i:231 Bs. (id. The Eketahuna County Council submit ted proposals for expenditure of thirds accrued to April 29, 1911. The ranger's report being favourable, the board approved tho proposals. Amount approved, Jill 13s. 10d. Tho Waimarino County Council submitted proposals for like, expenditure, of thirds accrued to April 29, 1911. Subject to investigation by tho ranger, the board approved tho proposals. Amount approved, ,£ll2 lls. Id. The Mangamalm Road Board submitted proposals for the expenditure of thirds accrued tn April 29, 1911. Tho rangers report being favourable, the board approved tho proposals. Amount approved, .E3l las. 9d. The Road Board also implied for a permit to use thirds as ordinary revenue. Tho Land Board approved, and directed tho chairman to issue the necessary certificate. LEASES. It was resolved to approve of a year-to-year lease, terminable on one mouth's notice being granted to Mr. Robert Laird, of Section 15, Block XIV, Momahaki, 7a. 3r. Op., at an annual rental of i 3, tho Crown taking no liability as to any fencing which may be necessary, or to aay compensation for any improvements which reay be effected dining the time of Mr. Laird's occupancy. With reference to £2 14s. for improvements effected on Section 44, Block VIII, Belmont, Dyer Settlement, it was resolved to approve of payment of .£23 6s. Sd. to the public account and of tho balance of .E172 7s. 4d. to tlifl person found to bo entitled thereto. The Crown Lands Ranger reports that gorse, broom, etc., are spreading on the. undermentioned holdings in Paparangi Settlement, and suggests that tho lessees bo written to and that their attention bo drawn to the clause in their lease* relating to clearing gorso, broom, etc., off their sections:—L.S.L.P. 26, Section 9a, Robert Hogg; L.S.L.P. 9, Section 3a, Chas. Eeeves; L.S.L.P. 5, Section 22, John Wood; L.S.L.P. 10, Section 23, Mrs. H. G. George. It »;as resolved to rescind resolution «f April 27, 1911, and to approve of Mr. J. llollis being granted a permit to occupy from year to year about nine acres of Crown land, Kaitieke townsmji, adjoining his run, at a rent of .£1 per Annum, subject to the usual conditions. With regard to the ranger's recommendation that Mr. W. Stephens bo granted a pvrmit to occupy from year to year Section 37, Ninia Village, area 53a. lr. lop., at a rent of .£6 13s. 6d. per annum, aad a payment in addition of is for right to cut one crop of flax, it was resolved to approve on special conditions to Do fixed by the Commissioner. It was resolved to apnrove of Section 45, Block VIII, Belmont, iN'ormamlale, being reoffered with value of improvements reduced from .£lO4 to .£55. It was resolved to allow Mr. N. E. Thorbv to occupy part Section 78, Manunui Village, lla., It. 30p., for one year at a rent of £i, subject to the usual conditions, aad to determination at any time. It was resolved to recommend that part Section 3. Block VIII, nuangarua, 1 acre, being fold to the Longbush C'o-operativo Dairy Co., Ltd., under Section 70 of The Land for Settlement Act, 190S, at tho price of .£ls, weighted with >£»00 for improvements, on completion of tho surrender to the Crown of this area by Mr. Nur.n. It was resolved to approve of Mr. N. M. Collie's occupying cottage on Section 8, Block VIII. Mauganui, at a rent of 15s. per month, from month to month, subject to determination, at any time to his leaving cottage in good condition when quitting it, no green trees to on felled in adjacent bush or splitting done. Tho Commissioner reported that a Mrs. Cooper is an applicant for a section in the Awaraa No. 1 U. Block on the 31st instant, her husband having until recently held a section in tho Carrington Estate, which he transferred some httlo timo a?o. It was resolved to advise tho applicant that it was doubtful whether (he would be admitted to tho Inllot to be held at Taiha-po ou November 2, unless same goou reason were given. NON-COHPLIA>:CE, ETC. Tho Commissioner submitted a schedule of two selectors to whom timo had been granted to pay the rental in arrear, and it was resolved to confirm the action taken by tho Commif~io:icr. The Commissioner submitted a schedule of a number of selectors who arc two or moro instalments of rent in arrear, and who have not replied to the board's notices. It was resolved to call upon them to show causo why their interests should not be declared forfeited. Tho Rev. G. D. Thornton, lessee of Section 1. Ohakuni V.S., 5 acres 3 roods 18 perches, wrote stating that he had cf-icctv-d the required improvements and explained why he was not residing on the section. It was resolved to accept tho explanation as satisfactory. A report was received from the Crown Land Ranger to the effect that Mr. F. S. Stace was hot residing on his sections 24 and 3, Block VII, Makuri, 320 acres and -10 acres 3 roods 3S perches, respectively, and it was resolved, unless ho resides forthwith in a bona-fido manner, to call upon him to show cause why his interests should not bo declared forfeited. With reference to tho non-residence of Messrs. R. G. and J. H. Mabey on Section St, Block XIV, Belmont, Epuui Hamlet, 1 aero 2 roods 14 perches, it was resolved to take, no further action till December 31, when, if tenants were rot in residence, forfeiture would ensue. Mr. R. T. Roberts , wrote with reference to tho forfeiture twelve months ago of his interest in Section 1, Block IV, Kaitieke, 16;) acres, and it was resolved that it is inadvisable to reopen the matter. Mr. Roberts failed to comply with t'ho regulations notwithstanding repeated notices to do so from the board and owing to his failure to fell the bush at the proper lime ho lost the opportunity of doing £0 during that year's bushfeiling season. It was resolved to declare tho interest of Mrs. E. Weldon in Section 9, Blcck 11, Ilawvrey Settlement, 1 aero 1.5 perches forfeited for non-compliance with the conditions of her lease. Mr. J. Flynn, Section 2, Blcck XIII, Huangarua, Dyer Settlement, 220 acres 3 roads 30 perches, applied for permission to reside with his sons on Section 3 ad- [ joining, which was transferred on September last to them, lie says he is a widower and his daughter is keeping house, for them. It was resolved to approve for six months. Mr. E. 11. Ryan, lessee of Section 12, Block XII, .Maungakaretu, wrote with reference to the board's notice calling upon him to show cause why his interest should not bo declared forfeited and stating that he is building a four-roomed houso new and asked the board to givo him a few weeks to finish it. It was resolved to grant an extension of timo til! December 31, when, if he was not in residence, forfeiture would ensue. A report was received from the Crown Land Ranger with reference to the nonresidence of Messrs. Casey and Reid ou Section 72, Taihapc V.S., 2S acres, and it was resolved to postpone further action until next meeting to enable them to take up their bona-fido residence on tho holding, the ranger to report before then whether they have done so or not. Tho Crown Land Ranger reported that Mr. A. A. B. Tegner, Sectiou IG, Pohonui V.S., 32 acres 2 roods 37 perches, was not residing on his holding, but is mailman for the district and lives with his widowed mother on Section 11 in the fame settlement. It was resolved to accept this as satisfactory in the meantime. The ranger reported that Mr. John Croniu, Je.<-;ce of Section 31, Block XIII, Ohinewairua, 110 acres, was not taking steps to erect a habitable dwelling and 'it was resolved that unless ho erects a habitable house within three months' lime his interest in tho section will bo declared forfeited. Mips M. A. Keane, licensee of Section 8, Block X, Makotuku, IS4 acres, wrote with reference to her non-residence on tho section and asked for further timo to bo given to enable her to transfer to some eligible person who would reside and it was resolved to grant her two months' time far this purpose. Mr. A. Hadley, licensee of Section 7, Block VIII, Whirinaki. 1224 acres, wrote stating that ho wished to give up the section and as he had done no improvements, although ho has held the section for IS months, it was resolved to declare the section forfeited in compliance with his request. Mr. J. S. Sandbrook, lessee of Section 2S. Ohakune V.S., 10 acres, wrolo forwarding his lease duly surrendered, and it was resolved to accept the same on

1 tho usual conditions and provided any - overdue payments are first remitted. Tho Commissioner advised tho board • that Mr. 11. Hansen, lessee of Section 11, I Block VIII, Whirinaki, had declined to sign his lease when sent to him >"or that . purpose, and it was resolved to declare Jiis i interest forfeited in terms of Section 83 i of the Land Act, 1908. ' EDUCATION. Mrs. Elizabeth White applied to trans- . for Sections 1022, 1024, ]026, Suburbs f Palmerslon North, 4 acres 2 roods 28 ; perches, to .Mr. G. T. Caddy, and it was [ resolved to postpone for further inquiry. It was resolvrd to oiler Education Reserve Section lit, XX, Ohakuiic Township (35.2 porches), at auction tor leasing ; under the Public Bodies Leases Act, 1908, ' at an upset annual rental of J;3 10s. It was resolved to oiler Education Reserve Section 325, Foxton Suburban 4 ' acres, 1 rood 10 porches, at auction for leasing under The I'ublic Bodies Leasing Act, IMS, at an upset rental of 5 per I cent, on the unimproved value of the ' land, as assessed by the ranger on April 24 last (J;2O per acre), plus tho cost of clearing the section of noxious weeds. With reference to a loan of £15000 ■ raised by the School Commissioners in > 190S, of which there is still a balance of , .HISUO outstanding, it was resolved to pass . a voucher of Ji3oo each quarter until i such balance is repaid, and also vouchers ■ for payments of interest from time to ■ time when claimed by the Bank of SS-ew . Zealand. The Commissioner reported that the lessee of Education Reserve Section 101 • (Lot 7), Block 1, Otahoua (17 acres), is a bankrupt, and that there arc four pay- '. nients of rent now overdue, amounting in i all to Mb 17s. Gd. It was resolved to declare the lease forfeited for non-compli-i ance with its conditions, and to weight tho section when reoll'ered with the amount of the arrears of rent. W. H. Meech applied to transfer the lease of Section 1, Block IX. Makuri, 612 acres, to F. N. lioughton, and it was resolved to approve the application sub- - ject to Mr. Houghton disposing of his present holding in the Hawkc's Bay district. A report was received from the C.L.R. on T. Filzpatrick's application to transfer his license of Sections 9 and 18, Blocks VII and 111, Kaitieke, 1401)1 acres, ! to J. M. and A. Cockburn, which was postponed from last meeting, it was' resolved to approve. Mr. J. S. Hunter, to whom an application to transfer from J. S. Dunn Section 2, Block. 111, Kaitiekj, 502 acres, was declined by the board on August 31 last, wrote asking whether the board would grant the transfer to him if he disixjscd of his present holding, Section 8, Block 11, Kaitieke, within six months. It was resolved to inform him that tho board could give no pledge, but saw no objection if the owner was agreeable. Mr. T. O'Shea applied to transfer his lease of Section 11, Block 11, Owhango Township, to W. P. O'Hanlan, as he holds an I.F. section. It was resolved to approve the application on tho usual conditions, and recommend for the approval of tho Hon. the Minister for Lands. An application was received from Mrs. E. G. M'Kinnou, selector of Section fi!>. 131ock XIV, Ohinewairua, 199 acres 3 roods, to transfer her interest to Jleosrt. John Rainsford Cunuinghame and Reginald Field, and it was resolved to postpone for tho ranger's report. Mr. Isaac Johnson applied to sub-let Section 88, Block XIV, Bclmont, Epuni Hamlet, 1 acre, 0 roods, 19 perches, to J. I. Alexander, for a term of three years, and it was resolved to approve. Mr. T. Mason applied to transfer his sub-lease of portion of Section 37, Block VII, Tararua, 200 acres, to Messrs. W. | 11. Davis and J. Fectham, and it was resolved to approve on the usual conditions. Mr. William. Blcasel applied to subdivide Section -15, Manunui Villago Settlement, and transfer a quarter-acre to K. A. Henderson, and it was resolved to recommend for tlio approval of tho Hon. the Minister for Lands on the usual conditions. Mr. J. Dyer, selector of Section 33, Ohakune Village Settlement, 20 acres, asked for time until December 31 next to effect the required improvements. It • was resolved to grant his request. Air. J. 11. T. Shears wrote asking again that his five years' leaso of Section SG, Manunui Village, for brickmakinc; purposes, be extended to 21 years, 'lhe request was declined. It was resolved, upon rising, to ad- > journ to Friday, December lj and allow f tho statutory meeting on November 30 to 1 lapse.