THE LAND BOARD.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1302, 4 December 1911, Page 4

THE LAND BOARD.

MONTHLY MEETING, Tho Wellington Land Bonrd met on Eriday, Mr. Jos. Mackenzie (Commissioner of Crown Lands) in the chair. Also present were: Messrs. .1. Dawson, A. T. Eliinglium, Jas. ticorgctti, and W. M'Lcnuan. The undermentioned transfers wove approved on tho usual conditions-.—lt tin 2, Kaimanaw.i, Karioi, and Moawhnngo districts, from J. Campion to W. McA. Duncan and .1. Campion: Section 31, Block VII, Karioi district, from .1. Campion to W. MeA. Duncan and .1. Campion; Section 2, Block Vill, Hunua district, from 11. SI. G. Carter to G. Carter; Section 8, Block , Ukntoi district, from A. Eraser to J. C. Schorann; Section 28, Horowhenua V.S., from W. Taylor to ]:'. (i. Clarke; Section 19, Block XVIII, Mangahao, Pahiatua V.S., from W. G. Suicatou to J. E. Loney; Section 5, Block XVI, Makuri district, from H. Sheffield to W. Halliday, junr.; Section 22, Block XII, Mangahao district, from 11. Stack to <i. Woston; Section 2, Block X, from J. Mollis and W. H. Edwards to W. H. Edwarns. Mr. C. Woodward attended, and applied for a refund of rent on Section 4, Block ), Hawtrcy Estate, from April, 1910, to August, 1910.—The board decided that it had no power to grant tho request. Mrs. M. J. O'Connor -attended, and asked that Section 21, Block 11, Maungakaretu, bo allotted to her without competition, she being an adjoining owner. - Resolved to take no action until the Commissioner had seen the land. Mr. A. Brown applied for permission to take Mr. H. A. Belk in as a partner a portion of Blocks 1 and 2. Kaitiekc.— The matter was referred to the Commissioner, the transfer to be approved upon his being, satisfied that the circumstances warranted it. TRANSFER APPLICATIONS. Transfer applications and other bnsine" were dealt with as under-.— Mr. D. Ross, having given notice of his intention to-purchase the fee simple of Section 25, Block IV, Kaiwaka, in terms of Section 177 of the Land Act, 1908, it was resolved to appoint Mr. J. B. Smith as appraiser to make, the necessary revaluation. The appraisers appointed by the board forwarded their valuations of the following soctious, and it was resolved to advise the applicants of the same:—Section i, Tapui V.S., .£125; Section 25, Mauuuui V.S., XSO.

It was resolved to appoint Mr. J. B. F. ; Sutherland as appraiser to value the feo I impio of Section 22, Block VI, Aohanga, J or Mrs. Louisa Lassen, in terms of Sec- J. ion 17 of tho Land Act, ll'OS. J It. was resolved to appoint Mr. J. B. Sutherland as appraiser for the hoard t 0 value tho fee simple of Sections 17 ; ind 17a, Block VI, Aohanga, for Mr. i ohn Cecil Roadley, in terms of Section .77 of tho Land Act, 1908. Mr. I). 1\ Bradley applied to obtain • he freehold title of Section 1, Block V, itaungakarctu. It was resolved to obtain i 1 report from the Crown Lands Ranker. j Mr. P. Hansen wrote further with ro- i ereuco to his application for the free- t lold title of Section 3, Block X, Makouku. Further inquiry having been made, } t was resolved to approve the transfer. f Mr. G.- H.- Siswick applied to transfer , icction 13, Block 11, Owliango Township, j 0 Margaret Ryan, and it was resolved . ;o recommend for approval on tho usual , :ondition's, provided everything is found , :o bo in order. A report was received from tho C.L.R. , m Mr. T. Cooney's application to trans- . 'or Section 30, Ohakune V.S., to Mr. A. • F. Petersen. The Commissioner was ap- | lointcd to make inquiries and given )ower to recommend. With reference to tho application of Mr. James Quinn to subdivide and trans:er Lots 7 and 22 of Section 7, Block i VIII, Makotuku, it was resolved that it j" postponed for further advice. Mr. V. C. Staples applied to transfer Sections 1 and 2 of Lot 1, Tutaekara V.S., to Mr. Francis Henderson.—lt was - resolved to upprovo on tho usual conditions. Mr. J. Pollock applied to transfer Section 35, Horowhenua' V.S., to Mr. J. S. Field.—lt was resolved to obtain a report from the Crown Lands Ranger. Mr. E. Deakin applied to transfer Section 21, Rakatoru, to Mr. Chas, M'Kinnon, jun.—lt was resolved to approve on the usual conditions. Mr. William King wrote with reference to tho proposed transfer of Section? 5 and 7, Block VI, Owliango'To'wnship, to Mrs. Catherine Lavson, and asked for permission to withdraw the application and transfer Section 5 to J. Kidd, and Section 7 ta J. Macnamara.—lt was resolved to advise him, that the board will consider his request when he' obtains. the consent thereto of.Mrs. Lav/son. ! With reference to the proposed transfer of Section 8, Mangamahu V.S., from tho Public .Trustee in the estate of Michael Nolan, deceased, to Mr. Richard Farley, as trustee, for tho Mangamahu • Defence Rifle Club, a report was received from the G.L.R., and it was resolved to advise tho Public Trustee of tho information contained therein. A report was received from tho Crown Lands Ranker on Messrs. J. Barley and C. Carlson's application to transfer the license of Section 2, Block HI, Maungakaretu, postponed from Inst meeting.—lt was resolved to approvn on the usual conditions. A report was" received from the C.L.R. on Messrs. J. A. anil G. E. Littlejohn's application'to transfer the license of Section 2, Block XII, Moumahaki. to Messrs. E. 0. L. Jones and A. P. Izctt, postponed from last meeting.—lt was resolved to approve on the usual conditions provided all is found to bo in order. Mrs. Mary Watson applied to transfer Section 2, Block VI, Owliango Township, to Mr. F. Herbert, and it was resolved to recommend on tho usual conditions. Tho Public Trustee forwarded detailed applications to transfer allotments of Section ,18, Ohakune V.S., as follow:—I.ot 3, 1 rood I.G perches, to R. J ; and J. H. Climo; Lot 7, 3 roods 9.3 perches, to 11. M'Alister; Lot G, 1 rood, to Alexander Gray; and it was resolved to decline the application for Lot 6, as Mr. Gray is unable to reside on it, but tn approve tho two first applications on tho usual conditions. Mr. Thomas Blair applied to transfer Section 3, Block VII. Manngakaretu, 90 ncrcs,. to Mrs. Jessie Peacock.—Approved. Mr, L. J. JamiesoD anplied to transfer Section 4, Block I, Tiriraukawa, 200 acres, to Miss Jane Norwood Fernie.—lt was resolved to declino tho application. Mr, John Fitzgerald applied to transfer Sections 17 and IS. Blocks VIII and IV, Tirirankawa, to Mr. R. M'Dowell.— It was resolved to obtain a report from tlie Crown Lands Ranger. ' Mr. J. S. Treader annlied to transfer faction 30, Hastwell V.S., to Mr. A. O. Olsen—lt was revived to obtain a report from the Crown Lands Ranger, and empower the Commissioner to act. Mr. W. E. Bateman, so'eetor of Section 9, Block 1.. Hawtrey Settlement, apn'ied to transfer to John Outred and Emily Outred, and it was resolved to rofinest him to forward a doctor's certificate, and leave, the matter in the bands of the Commissioner, who was given power to act. A report was received from the Crown Lands' Ranger, to the effect that Mrs. I. K'nnaird liatf «nblet Section 5. Block IX, Rangataua Town, for 12s. Gd. per week, from week to week, *ho having found work in Taumarunui for a timeIt was resolved to approve on tho usual conditions. MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATIONS. Mr. A. Reynell applied for tho board's approval for a arrant of tramway righto over Scction K Block XV. Manganui, to Mr. R. A. Wilson, and it wn.s resolved to approve on tho usual conditions. Messrs. K. C. Windelev nnd T. .lames, executors of John Windelev, deceased, applied In sublet Section 42. Horowhenua V.S., to Mr. A. Harroden for five years, at an annual rental of ,£3O, and it v-as resolved to approve on the usual conditions. • It was resolved to approve of Section G, Block XTJT, Horopito West Township, being re-offered on renewable lease at late rent of ■£•{ 2s. per annum. It was resolved to approve cf Section 10, Block T, Horopito West Township, being re-offered on renewable lease at a rent of X 3 10s. per annum. It was resolved to approve of Section 8, Block IV, Horopito West Township, being r».-olTered on renewable lea.se at lato rent of .£2 15s. per annum. It was resolved to approve of Section 10, Block 111, Horopito West Township, koinf re-offered on renciroblo lease at

Into rout, nf ,CI Ifla. per «im>"», weighted with v;iln» of improvements. Tim Commissioner brouglit licluro t 10 board miimii matters in ciiiiiiccti.-iii mill l-|,o N. •.VniniiU'iiio I.E. SvUlcmcnl, "lid il was r«olved to leave, for there on Satu'rdiiv, tlm Jnrl in-dunl, with a. view In making full inquiries on tho fcroinnl. »ml also lo inject sumo areas to ''«'M*'.'^- \ report wns received from tlm l-iuwi L-'iiids Hnni'cr oh mspi'c.tions u.fdo on (Jivvcn holding-, i" ll«> Nireaba V>.. from whieh it apiiearcd that nine selectors ino rc-itiiiif? ami' two urn delimiters, there bcin" a loi.nl nniouut of improvements valued nt >MBSS, showing ft surplus «i ,£2563 over rcouircd improvements.--U was resolved to recommoud (-hat tlio two non-resident, selectors Ik- asked to state (heir inlcutions with regard to Inking up their permanent residence. Willi reference to an application from (ho Nircnhn Co-operalivo Dairy Company for the freehold of Scctiou -17, Nirealia V.S., it was resolved to recommend that if the Commissioner tees (it, it bo granted lo the company under Section 140 of tho Land Act, 1003, at such price as ho may determine, and in the event of such recommendation being mado, that Air. H. E. Watts bo given three months notice of determination of his license lo occupy it | TOWNSHIP LANDS. It was Tesolvcd to approve of Section 23 Block I, Horopito West Township, being re-offered on ronowablo lcaso at rents of £3 10s. per annum, weighted with JE3 for improvements. The Waimarino County Council submitted proposals for the expenditure ot thirds accrued to April 29, 1911. Tho ranger baring reported favourably, tlio proposals were approved. Amount approved JEIOS 3s. id. With regard to tho application frcm tho Church of England at Eaurimu for tlio freehold of about one-fifth of an acre, as a site for a church, under Section 110 of tho Land Act, 1908, in addition to the area granted recently in the vicinity (which it is stated is moro suitable for a manse or glebo), it was resolved to recommend that the application bo granted. It was resolved to approve of llr.-L. Arcus being granted a permit to occupy Sections 22 and 23, Ohau Township, from year to year, at a rent of £\ per annum, subject to the usual conditions, and to determination at any time. It was resolved to approve of Section 97, Block VIII, Belmont,"Normandale Settlement, under renewable lease, with tho value of tho improvements ieduced from .£lls to such amount as tho Commissioner may see St to fix. It was resolved to re-offer lots 11 and 12, Block XIX, Ohakune, under renewable lease at a rental of £1 lCs. per annum.

It was resolved to grant a permit to Mr. M. O'Dea to occupy an area cf about 21 acres of Crown land between his Section 1, Block 11. Hautapn, ind the Mangaone Stream,- from year to year, at a rental of <£1 per annum, subject to tho usual conditions. The Commissioner submitted a report from the Crown Lands Ranger to tho effect, that tho three selectors in tho Makaretu V.S. were doing well, that they are making good progress with their improvements, and that they are all milking cows for the local factory. With reference to the application from Messrs. Berg Bros, for Crown land between Wair.iariqo-Ohakune Road and the Urewera Block, near Mangaotoroa Stream, it was resolved to res-rind the resolution of November 24, 1910, on Section 1", and to grant them a lease of seven years of an area of about three acres, under Section 307 of tho Land Act, I9OS, as a site for mill and tramway at a rental of .€3 per annum, subject to* tho usual conditions, applicants to pay cost of survey. It was resolved to approve of surrendered Section 28. Ohakuno V.S., ten acres, being re-offered on renewable lease at a rent to be fixed by the Commissioner.

Mr. J A. Harrod, selector of Section 15, Block 11, Owhamro Township, wrote with reference to his deficient improvements, and it was resolved to accept his explanation as satisfactory in tho meantime. RESIDENTIAL CONDITIONS. Mr. W. R. Eaynel wrote with reference to his non-residence on Section -1, Block XV, Horopito West Township, and it was resolved to give him three months time in: which to tako up his residence, i. Thomas Greenaway wrote in reply to the board's notice asking him for an explanation as to his uon-rcsidence on Section l>, Block XIII, Huangarua, Dyer Settlement, and it was resolved to inform him that he must comply with the residential conditions of his lease. • Mr. H. H. Alderwick, selector of Section 19, Block XI, Makuri, wrote stating that ho was still residing on the adjoining section with his mother, and it was resolved to accept this in tho meantime as. satisfactory. A report was received from tho C.L.R. to the effect that Mr. W. M. Archibald, Selector of Section 75, Block V, Waiopehu, 67 acres, 1 rood, 12 perches,- is adding to tho house on tin's holding, with a view to taking up permanent residence shortly. It was resolved to take no action in the meantime.

Miss I. M. Armstrong wrote, in reply to the board's notico asking for an explanation as to her non-compliance with the residential and improvements conditions of her lease of Sections 9 'and 16, Block I, Owhango Township.—lt was resolved to tako no action for the present. Mr. J. L. Raynel wrote in reference to his non-residencoon Section 2, Block XV, Horopito West Township, stating that he was only 19 years of age, and lives with his parents two and a half miles away.—lt was resolved to gram him two years time in which to tako up his residence. Mr. P. B. Peterson wrote asking to be allowed to give up Section 26, Ohakimo V.S., and it was resolved to dcclaro ' his interest forfeited. The Crown Lands Ranger reported that Airs. M. J. Smith, selector of Section 49, Hnkanui V.S., is at present residing with her son, who is seriously ill at Jiukanui. and it was resolved, under the circumstances, to take uo action for three months' time. A report was received from the Crown Lands Ranger to the effect that residence on Section 5, Block X, Makotuku, in which it appeared that the residence was taking place when the selectors were not aw.iy working, and it was resolved to accept as satisfactory in tho meantime, and to request tho ranger to visit and make inquiries frequently to_ see that residence was being continued in o bonalide manner. Mrs. Joseph Hntson wrote on behalf of her husband, lessee of Section 89, Block XIII, Korokoro, and stated that he had had to go to Napier to work for tho Nanier Borough Council, and asked that 'a Mr. Wigg, who is an intending sublessee, should bo allowed to enter into possession and reside on the section as from tho 4th instant.—lt was resolved that there will be no objection to this being done, provided the necessary stops to sublet to Mr. Wigg on renewable terms, etc., are taken without delay, and that the Commissioner is satisfied with the provisions of the sub-lease. . Mr. P. L. Barnett, lessee of Section 13, Block V, Rangataua, wrote stating that he is suffering from rheumatism and will not bo able to reside on the section. He therefore desired to be allowed to transfer the lease to Mr. C. Buttimore, who is undertaking to comply with tho conditions.—lt was resolved to obtain a report from the Crown Lands Ranscr. It was resolved to declare tho interests of the following lessees forfeited for noncompliance with the conditions of their leases ;-Scction 3, Ohakuno V.S., 10 acres, F. M'Lauchlin; Section 35, Ohakune V.S., 10 acres, J. F. Innes. With rcferenco to tho resolution of December 22, 1910, recommending that Section 10, Pukeroa V.S., bo allotted- to F Do Ott, under Sectiou 129 of The Land ■Vet, 1908, it was resolved that the area to be so allotted comprise portion of said Section 10 and part of adjoining Scenery Reserve, Section 5, when reservation is removed, flic whole not to exceed Hi acres, and the rental for same to bo such as Commissioner may seo fit to

A report was received from the Crown Land' Ranger on inspections made of six holdings in the Huknuui V.S., comprising 108 acres 3 roods, 9 perches, from which it appeared that four settlers were residing, two being non-resident, five had elfected required improvements, one boing a defaulter. The improvements amounted to .650G Ss., whilst the total amount effected equalled j;i93l 10s., showiug a surplus over requirements of il-425 2s.—-It was resolved to consider the "report as satisfactory. ■\ report was rewived from tho Crown Lands Ranger to the effect that Mr. 0. Holland, lessee of Section 52, Block XVI, Makuri, 300 acres, was residing with his parents on their adjoining land when not camped on his o-mi section do-

ing improvement,*, it being very high land with no homestead r.itn on the frontage. —It wn,i resolved Hint under Iho circuinsliuites l.hiit lllis might lie considered aa Hiillicie.ril, compliance in tho meantime. Willi relerenen lo Hm jioii-rcsidcneo of Mr. I'. Mfioinlosli ami J. I''. Murphy on Section 2, llloek VI, ICuilioke, 400 acres, it wiii resolved lo grant a further exemption for six months. Mrs. M. A. E. Woolston, lessee, of Section G, Block XV, Kniliokc, Ml acres 2 roods, wrote further with reference lo her noii-rosidonco mi tho section, olid it was resolved thnt the Iward did not ngrou lo exempt her Iron) ramiencn. liuLw f...fflio.Ji,ict UTiiulSlls-D A report was received from tho Crown Lands Ranger ro the non-residenco of Messrs. .1. I'. Casey and H. V. Keid on Section 72, Tnihnpo V.X., 28 ncrra, and it was resolved that tho board could not dispense with residence, but would favourably consider a sub-loaso. It was resolved to rescind tho cancellation of Mr. H. Hansen's interest in Section 11, Block VIII, Whirinaki, 418 acres, he now having decided to sign tho licenso and occupy the section. With relorcnco to Miss M. A. Kcano'i Section 8, Block X, Makotuku, 454 acres, it was resolved to adviso her that tlio board has done everything in its power to assist her, but as sho seems lo bo -unable to comply with the requirements of the license, there appears to be no option but for her to givo up tho section, and if she now dor*; not see her way lo comply within tho next threo months, her interest in the section will bo declared forfeited.

Mr. 1\ H. Dowden wrote with reference to his non-residenco on Scctiou 41, Nircaha V.S., -iSa. 3r. Gp., and it was resolved that he must resido within sis months without fail. | Mr. John Harvey, lessee of Section 40, i Block X, Tararua, 183 a., applied to havo his rosidenco on his freehold farm about a mile away counted as complionco with residence on this section.—lt was resolved to approve. With reference to application from Messrs. Goldfinch and Co, for the right to mill timber on Section 29, Block V, Karioi, and to board's resolution of ,£3O 3s. lid., on Section 5G empowering Commissioner to issue license, it was resolved to fix the royalties as follow:—Matai, 461,200 sup. feet at 25., and 395,000 at Is. 3d.; rimu niiro, at Is.; beech, ut Is.; ami kahikatea, at 6d. per 100 sup. feet; total 'royalty, Is. 2d. With regard to Mr. Peters's application for a permit to occupy that portion of Waiouru Township Reserve, west of the railway line, area about 68 acres, it was resolved to grant him a permit to do so from year to year at a rent of .£2 lis. per annum.

Tho lessee of Section 50, Ohakune V.S., wrote with rcferenco to payments in' airear on tho section, and it was resolved to give him until January 1 next to forward same. ■ r Mv. A. Leith, lessee of Section 11, Block XIV, Momahaki, wrote asking to be exempt from his rent and rates for four years, in terms of Clause 25 of tho Reserves and Other Lands Disposal and Public Bodies Empowering Act, 1911, and it was resolved to inform him that tho Board did not see its way to comply with his request. The Commissioner reported that Section 25 of The Reserves and Other Lands Disposal and Public Bodies Empowering Act, 1911, provides for expending the provisions of Section 127 of Tho Land Act, 1908, to such Crown tonants as, on tho recommendation of tho Land Board of the district may be decided should bo offered, relief,' and it was resolved to instruct the Crown Lands Ranger to at once report on those ■ settlers ia tho Kaitieka and Retaruko districts, whom he considers should have the provisions of this section extended to them.

Tho lessee wrote with rcferenco to arrears of rent on his Scctioas 33 and 40, Block I, Pencarrow, 221 acres.—lt was resolved to inform him that tho rents must be paid. Mr. Hopeful Gibbons applied to transfee Section. 22, Block IV, Hautapn, and Section I, Block 11, Huahino, 720 a. Or. 20p.. to Mr. A. Barnes.—lt was resolved to postpone for further inquiries. Air. Price, steward, reported that tb« present school reservo in Piriaka Township (Sections 1, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12, Block VIII, in all 2a. lr. 6p.), is much too small for present requirements.—lt was resolved to recommend that Education Reserve Sectiou 3 and Crown Lands Section 4, Block 111, bo set apart for school purposes. , " : : Tho Under-Secretary for Lands wrote stating that the Land Board's recommendation that education reserves repeatedly offered for leasing, without success, should be sold, had not been approved. It was resolved that on tho expiry of the present leaso of education reserve, Section 315, Block 111, Oroua, tho lessee be granted a temporary tenancy for one year "longer, under Section 8 (7) of The Public Bodies Leases Act, 1308, so as to cover the term of a sub-lease granted in 1903 for a period expirng a year later than tho principal lease. The lesso; of Section 23, Part C, Block VII, Maugahao, 45 acres, applied for tirao I to pay tho rental in arrear, and it was resolved to give, threo months' extension of time as final concession.

n Mrs. Alice Skinner, selector of Section Block VI, Mangawcka Township, ap,piKVl to transfer samo to James Waugli, and it wrs resolved to obtain a report from the. Crown Lands H-anger. It was resolved to adjourn until Welncsday, December 20. at 10 a.m.