OTAGO LAND BOARD

Otago Witness, Issue 2861, 13 January 1909, Page 53

OTAGO LAND BOARD

A special meeting of the Otago Land Board was held on the sth inst., when there avere present — the Commissioner of Grown Lands (Mr D. Barron), and Messrs W. Dallas, J. Tough, and G-. Livingstone. Tho •commiseionens appointed to classify the pastoral runs, the licenses of which will shortly pxpire, presented their report, wliich was adopted and forwarded to the Minister in Margaret Ballingall applied for an area ten the Barewood run, adjoindng her present holding. — The commissioner and Messrs Toug\h and Livmg&tonie to visit the locality next week and report. Jemee Roberts, lessee of section 2a, block HI, Su-tton district, wrote suggesting that the present dividing fence between his land Bind the Barewood run be made a true boundary in the future. — The commissioner sand Messrs Tough and Eivingstone to visit t3» locality next week and report. A letter was received from R. S. English, on behalf of himself and some others, applying for a reserve on the Barewocd runs to enable the applicants to graze a oow or horse. — It was decidied to inform them that such a reserve had already been laid off. James Garreitt wrote asking that local iresidenits at Barewood should be allowed to ballot for certain areas eet apart for them alone. — To be informed that an opportunity would be afforded them of obtaining small holdings in the reserve above noted. William Wade applied for 200 acres in block XJI, Tarras district, part of Morven Hills Run. Roderick Poison also applied for an area at Lind's River, on the same rum. — Applications held over pending 6urvey of the land in the run, which is not dealt with as pastoral country. William James Muidrew, jun., A. H. Brifcton, John Mahoney, and Charle* Mulvaney applied for preference rights for allotments in the Kauroo Hillfi Estate, un-.i-er section 53 of " The Land for Settlements Act, 1908." — 3Jr Britten's application was approved, the remainder declined. Ranigor O'Nedll was appointed arbitrator to value the improvements on runs 200 d and 200e, Ormaglade, the license over which .will expire on the 28th February next. The regular meeting of the Otago Land Board was commenced yesterday, and was attended by Mr D. Barron (Commissioner of Crown Lands), Messrs W. Pallas, J. Tough, J. M. M'Kenzie, an- George Livingstone. R. A. Munro wrote offering £25 per annum for section. la, blocks I and IV, Kurow district (nursery section). — Offer declined ; section to be reoffercd with valuation for improvements added to the capital value, and rent fixed accordingly. Ranger O'Neill reported on application by Margaret Beck for a grazing licence over part of camping reserve in block I, Idaburn district. — Yearly license granted at a rent of 20a per annum. Ranger O'Neill reported that Daniel John Wheeler was not complying with the residence condition of his leaie in perpetuity over section 1, block VIII, St. Bathans district. — To be asked to show cause within one month why lease shoulc 1 not be forfeited ■for non-compliance with residential condition. Ranger O'Neill forwarded a report on small grazing runs at Blackstone Hill, and suggested that the following, who had not corn-plied with residence conditions of their leases, be called upon to show cause why their leases should not be forfeited: — Annie M'Knight, run, 224z; Frederick G. M'Knight, run 224y; William M'Connochie, run 226 a. — To show cause within one month why lessees do not comply with the residential conditions of their leases. Ranger O'Neill reported on Messrs Nevill and Macdonald's application for relief on account of losses sustained through snowstorm on run 227 c— Report received, and lessees to be informed that the board was mot in a position to make any recommendation in the meantime. ,_ Ranger O'Neill reported that R. A. J. Harrex was not coniphing with the residence condition of his occupation lease over section 10, block V. Blackstone district.— To bo required to show cause why his lease should* not be forfeited for his non-compli-ance with residential condition. Ranger O'Neill reported upon fence between Jamas Ross's and C. Reid's properties in block 111, Tuapaka \Ve3t district. — As Mr Ross had not complied with the condition for fencing his licanse was declared lapsed. S. E. P. Vernon applied to surrender his occupation, lease over section 120. block 11. Teviot district, in order thar a corrected lease, mi-jjht ba issuc-d. — Surrender accepted, lease to issue to him over seotioii? 114 and 120. The Warden reported that there was no objection, from a mining' point of view, (o sections 18 to 21, block VI. Rock and Pillar district, being opened under renewable lease. — Received. L. Ryan forwarded an application by Alfred \V. Marshall for an occupation lease over 12 acres in Fraser district.—Application to be advertised and referred to warden for report. Alexander F. Ridd applied for a grazing license over about threo acres fronting section 60, block 111. Benger district (R. Cock•burn, agsnt). — Yearly license granted ; rent. 5s per annum. Edward V. Fre'-d applied for jtn occupation lease ovei 25 acre* in Leaning Rock district. John M'Connell al=o applied for an occup-a^ion lease over 100 rcrag in Leaning Rock distner. — Land to be snr\evcd and granted to api)licants subject to tha light being retained to take the railway tluou^li any part cf the lard without any liability for compensation; rant to be fixed after survey. Charles Arthur Smit'i applied for an occupation lr-uj-e over section 68, block 111, Ciomwcll district, arvl an urturveyecl aic-a adjoininp- Tho warden a-^ked that a. roa-1-tvay be left to jrive sc« s to BKoliriTo land. — Lease crraiyt^d, subject to a roadway beir.c, left to Birche'l's land. Karrv G. Wood ar-oHed fcr section 27. block V, Cromwell d.-strV-f under cocuna-l'or-ivith-right-of-purc!-ase li:>an=3. — T'-e Warden reported ad\er«3h. but recc'rni r nc'od tho grrnting of an occt'pit " n l<c^r> — .\« t'"? wai\'en objactcd to t^" «.nl<of thi* 'anr l . but had no objection to om oeciiM'-t c. l-?u«o b-'ino; pranted appl''"'''* ■^as rr--o'r>mcndc-d to niakc an ap;iliciti<~n for thai I'-nur° Sidney W Jc-fT'-iv cpplicd to p.nchr. c 5 sc^ tion 21. Ll.ck X, Leaning: Rock an'i a email kikui-v eyed area a:'io ni-</. — P.'fcrred to i< inner for ;*po t Rar.ser AiL:i.;Cn r^porU 7 r p T) Ti' .. e-pplicatiou f&r a liceasv onir t. M-

tions in blocks VI and XIII, town of Molyneux. — Application declined. Eliza Cimttinigfoain applied for unsold secticaiß in block VI, town of Molyneux. ! Ranger Atkinson Teported. — Yearly license 3 i granted over unsold sections in blocks VI ■ and XIII, *t a cost of 20s peir annum. Ranger Atkinson reported on R. Bur- ' gem's application for assistance in draining ' a lagoon on his allotment la, Tahawai Settlement. — Minister of Lands recomir.eded to ' grant a sum of £12 towards *he work. Ranger Atkinson reported on application by Robert Melrose lor a license o\er small ' area in town of W&ipalii. — Yearly license granted at a rental of 5s per annam. 1 Ranger Atkinson reported o~ application by E. Fricker for compensation on account of damage done to his land by flood wat-er ' • from the irrigation race near Gec-rgecov. n. ' I — Government to be recommended to allow , Mr Fricker £5 for the damage done by . the overflow of the race. Ranger Atkinson reported w itli regard to the letter received from the engineer, Wiaitaki County Council, in reference to the blocking cf Maerewbenua riverbed, op--1 posite allotment 34-, MaarewJienua Estate.— ; Left in ths hands of Mr Livingstone to arrange with the County Council. Ranger Atkinwi reported on J. E. Bromley's application for a lioemso to put posits in Brandy Gully, near Tapaxiui. — Resolution of 13th October 'ast granting license to J. E. Rramley was rescinded. Range* Atkinson reported on the application by the trustee of the- lace John Cameron for a certificate of title over sectier 101, block I. Papakaio district.—Certificate of title to issue. The board considered the qtiestion of dealing with sections 1. 2. and 3, block VII, Teviot district, the small grazing fun lease over which expir-e-s on February 28 next. — j Section to be offered unde. renewable lease, las now surveyed, if warden's report is favourable. j C. R. Bradley inquired t.he terms upon wbieh the area adjoining tsctkm 49, block I, Oamaru district, be sold to Mrs | Mary M. Bradley.— To be advi-cd that it is proposed to dispose «f the land to Mrs Bradley, subject to the 'consen' of the Minister, at the price of £15 per acre. Robert Gamble renewed his application for a license to cut posts at Tramway Creek, Beaumont. — Granted. W. A. E. H. Fraser applied for a grazing right over section 15, block X, Maniototo district. — License grafted W. A. E. H. | Fraser over 11 acres at a rental of 25s per , annum, and to Mrs M. W. Hall over six , acres at Us psr annum. ! Dickion Jardine applied for remission of , rent on allotment 32a and Run 28e, Otekaike I Sett'jmenit, on account of loss cf stock last winter through snowstorm. — To be informed that the board was not in a position to make any recommendation in the mcani time. William Going, applied 1 for grazing rig.ht over section 22, block XII, Tautuku disI trict. — Declined. Anoi Walker Lothian applied for exemption from res'dence on sections ?. of 12 and I 13. block I, Kaitangata distract, held by ,h« under cecupation-w ith-rig.ht-of-purcha=3 license 378. — Exemptio from rcsidsnco was 1 granted during the pleasure of the board. i William Nkolson applied for a. lic^n^e to occupy section, 11, block XIII, Moeraki distr.er. — Res-olvcd thar Mr Murcotr'& license o\er tbs section bt not r&nswed: section ito be offered for tender under j early ' license. ' Thomas Creighton renewed his applica--1 tion for an occupation lease over eectio'l3 > 18 to 21, block VI. Rock *nd Pillar dis- ! trict. — Resolution of December 8 last re <this la.nd lescinded, Thomas Creightcn to be required to ad\ertise his aj^icat'on. The Clerk, on behalf cf the C.urha County Counoil, wrote objecting to faction 19, bock VII, Woodland district, beiny sold to Mr R. Bsrney. as if i\as required for 'quarry purpc^a. — As th" 1 ranger ad\i';e<l 'that a smell area would be guffu ,en<x for ' quarry purposes it was decided 1o request the County Council to inferm the board j what are? it required. Ih© beard will continue its =itting to-day.