LAND BOARD.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXIX, Issue 105, 24 June 1911, Page 2

LAND BOARD.

At a meeting of the Land Board I hold on Tuesday there were present: The Commissioner of Crown Lands | (in the chain, Messrs Heslop, Rattsni any, and Kennedy. The following applications were received for freehold and approved:— W. A. Cleaver, sections 1 and 2, block 2, Pouatu; C. Jv. MeCulehan, section 12, block G, Pouatu; 0. If. ilawlinsnn, section ,‘3. block (5, Ng.itiinai u. A. J. \\ liittaker wrote asking that the forfeiture of section 1, block 2, f lopiotea West be considered. 'l’jie . L ncler-Seeretary tor Lands also wrote : asking that the matter bo again brought before the Hoard.—it was i esolvod tiiat the Hoard sees no reason to alter its previous decision and requests the I aider-,Secretary for Lands the forfeiture.’ The Resident Hoad 1 Ongineer subi imttcd a proposal for the deviation | ol Mangaopa Hoad in section 11, block I G, Ngatiniaru.—Resolved that, the ap- | P : °val of .die Board ho afiixed to trac- | It was decided to recommend the disposal of part-section I, block 10, Ngatiinarn, to the lessee of section 13, block G, Ngatiinarn, for cash in terms of section 131 of the Land Act, IOUS, at £2 per acre, approximate area being lot acres, in accordance with the agreement between the Resident Road Engineer and the settlers concerned. TRANSFERS.

A- -Walters to H. Johnson, section 9, block 2, Hoao, approved; McLy—ment and Houghton to H. Houghton, section G, block 11, Totoro, approved; J. Hegglin to A. 'J’olnie, sectibn 3, block 9, Totoro, recommended ; bonis Mullins to Jus. Mullins, section 9, block i2, ! Totoro, approved : J. H. Hearn to E. F. Swenson, section i, block 10, 'Totoro, approved subject to everything being in order; Armstrong and Ross to H. I), and 0. .Matthews, sections 18 and Id,

block 5, Upper M aitara, .approved; Jno. Judd to C. A. Saward, section 3, block L2, I pper Waitara, approved; Jos. Harris _to J. E. Doadman, section J, block 15, Ohura, application refused; notice to lie given to Mr Harris that bis interest is forfeited, and to Mr Doadman that bo is illegally in possession of the section; P. and J. O’Connor, to Jno. O’Connor, section IG, block 15, Ngatimarn, approved; C. C. M. ami P. R. Fai nliain to' W. E. Watason, sections 7, 21, a‘nd G, block 2, Ngatimarn, approved; Win, Copeland to C. R, Sneddon, section 5, block IG, Opaku, and section 1, block 13, Kapara, approyed; Harry Lett to L. Miuulslcy, section 13, lilock 11, Mimi, approved; M.,-Konnington to A. E. Kemp, section 32, block 11, Ngaire, approved; A. L. Chard to J. H. Slight, section 1, block 11, Upper Waitara, approved ; Smith and Bray to A. J. Bray, section 3, block G, Mahoe, approved.

SUB-LEASES. A. Mackirinon to A. Hayward, sec2, block 12, Oluira—Board has nr. power to sublet part, but will agree to a sublease of the whole section ; T. K. Skinner 'to E. Ji 'l’beobald, section 2, block 2, Omona, approved ; C. M. Ha\v;kon to J. G. Bucbanam sections 5 and 10; block 11, Warn, deferred for ranger’s report; J;,s. Rooney to Win. Phillips, sections 25 and 2G, block 9, Ngatimarn, reifenne to ranger fop repm t; Jas. i Phillips to H. and G : . Blank, section 8,. block 11, Aria, referred to i singer s for* report Jones to J. F. Jones; section 7, block 5, Upper Waitara, approved; F. G. Weitzel to M. R. Wilson, section 90, block 4, ; Paritntn, ap proved subject to everything being in order.- : .• .

Application was made for extension of time to register the following leans fees;—Harvey and Norn's to H. R. E. Harvey, section 2, block 11,‘O.liura, two months '’extension granted; M. Pittams to M. anad W. Pittaips, section 4, block 3,‘ Rangi, and sublease, one month extension granted,; H. H. and S. A. Jenkins to H. Miskelly, section 35, block 15, Ngaire,'registration may be 011001:001. LEASES TO ISSUE.

The following, improved farm settlors applied for their Meases to issue: J. Hanley, section 8, block 11, Heao; (1. Ingham, section 11, block 1.1, Olmra.—lt was resolved that lease.' be issued accordingly. Mr .1. (J. Loan, borne missionary for the Presbyterian Church, Norman by, applied for sections 105 and 132, Mokoia township, for a church site.— Messrs Caplen, Welsh, and McCarthy applied on behalf of C. .), Hawkch

for the same sections and section 91. —it was resolved that section 105 bi ofl'ored to Mr Loan in terms of section 110 of the Land Act, 1908, at a valuation to be made by the ranger, and the remainder of tiio Crown sec lions lie valued -at the same timesections 83, 91, and 132. Janies Hutcluu applied for section I. block 13, Mimi, as an addition t( Ids holding.—lleforrod to tlic range; for report as to advisability of permanently disposing of the land. He. also applied for part section 5, block 13, Ware.—Referred to the ranger. W. A. Harrison applied for a yearly lease of 2(5 acres of section 110, block 12, Cape Police Reserve.—lt was re solved that a yearly tenancy be granted at a rental of £2O per annum, and that a similar tenure of half an acre of the reserve be granted to Mi J. Macßeynolds at a rent of 01 pe,

annum, the attention of lessees to b< drawn to the necessity of keeping noxious weeds in chock.

James Martin, applied for a lease of section 11, block 3, Aria.—lt was resolved that a yearly tenancy la granted to the applicant at a'rental of £2 10s per annum, terminable by tnree months’ notice on either side.

The Commissioner reported that W: 15. Reid had deserted his section* I block 7, Mahno.—Resolved that consideration he deferred to next meet ing, and the ranger’s report he oh tained in tiie meantime. RAXCER’S REPORT. E. Toimc, Crown Lands Ranger, re ported on the application of (I. M Roar to take timber from part o Whatitokai an Block.—-it was rosolvci that tne report lie adopted subject t tlie usual conditions as to payrnen; of royalty and supervision. Mr 'lollin' also repented on sect in. (5, block 11, Aria, originally set asi t for timber.—ll was decided that tin report he adopted and the land offerer for selection under optional terms. tie also reported on the application ol i i. E. Meredith to take timber fro: the hush behind Manga Via. township —lt was resolved that the report o adopted and u license granted to. twelve months under section >‘so7 o the Laud Act, 1008, on the same cm dilion,s as existing license over otr.e p.n lions of the township. Air h olme reported on the pi op a ed site for sheep-dip and sale-yaid .or lain settlers.— l l was decided tha. about l;| acres of section 12, blor 1), Ohara, bo olfered at public aiictio t a valuation to lie made by t,. i anger. Or Tollin' also, reported on th expenditure of the Manga re Roac loan I»y the Whaiignmoniona Coni.» Council.- It was resolved that a cei tiheate be issued accoidingly. The iMotoroa Road (loaid submi ted proposals for expeiidituro ol L <)y .sd acci tied tl: inis.--Approved p. vided i anger's report is satisfactoi C. I. Seals wiote consenting . l ords' from his sections 4 am.

5, block 11, Capo. I »ei »i <j; spent on i)u\ov Road by the Okato Road Hoard.—lt was icsolved that the n: >nay bo paid ovci to the Oka to Road •Board in tenure of oiiginal proposals. The IJnde. -itccrctarv i'oi Lairds wrote forwarding a copy of a lotlor ‘ioiii the Acting-Minister of Lands with repaid to payment of rent in fangiiu ayd Mapara Improved fain! Settlements and issue of leases and licenses. •I. Id. brown applied lor extension of inne to reside on section 9, block I. I angitn.—Consideration deferred to next mooting. FORFFITURK Of HOLDIXCS. The following settlers in (he Tangiin improved I*arm Settlement appoalo(i against forfeituie of t,/ieii fmldjlifts: —R. F. Beautrais, se< lion 8 Mock id, Mapara; R. miction 1 -I,• ; I>Io(*k 11,. .Mupura ; A. \V * v,n K, section 6,, .block 12, Mapara.— It was resolved tliat the forfeiture of , '• • Heautrais’ interest he icscinded and he he granted to October .Ist next to have a house erected and reside on the land.—lt was resolved that the forfeiture of A. W. King’s interest he rescinded and that ho ho granted nnt.il September Ist next, to liavo his wile and lamily residing with him on the section. It was also resolved that the ranger’s report on iv. Henderson s section he adopted. IMPROVFD FARM SETTLERS IN DEFAULT.

Iho Board considered the cases of settlers in default, in the Tangitu Improved Farm Settlement. R. N. Saunders, section Id, block It, Mapara.—Consideration deferred lor one month. J. Canlding, section 2(1, block 1 I angitn. —Report satisfactory. James Miller,' section 7, ‘block 2 Tangitu.—Forfeited. J. H. Brown, section 9, block 1, 1 angitn.—Deferred to next meeting R. Cleaver, section 15, block ll Mapara.—Granted to October Ist to ouild house unci reside with family. J. Moloney, section 12, block 12, Mapara.—Previous resolution accepting surrender to stand. R. G. I). A. Guinan, section 25, block 11, Mapara.—lt was resolved to grant extension .to February Ist for the settler to get. his wife and family on the land, and in the meantime to proceed diligently with the erection of a house and improvements. Messrs Roy and Nicholson, on ho.lalf of A. Hagonson, forwarded purchase money for purchase of freehold of part of section 8, block 8, Warn.— It was resolved that the application ho left in the hands of the Commissioner, and in the meantime to he advertised in accordance with the Land

J- R. Herbert wrote .stating lio would accept yearly lease of part of: section 8, block 7, Waro, and asking for one acre for cash.—Resolved to refer to ranger for report. IMPROVEM ENTS REQUIRED. H. T. Twiss reported on the inspection of Jive holdings. Improvements required £2OBI, effected £1302. Due selector is in default for residence. E. Inline reported on the inspection of two holdings. Improvements required £719, effected £332. Both are m default for improvements.—lt was resolved that the usual notice be sent to those who bav<e not complied.

APPLICATION. H. Jury forwarded an application for part of section 5, block 13, Waro (82 acres) at 01 per acre.—lt was Absolved that the land ho disposed if under section 129 of the Land Act, 1908, at a valuation to be made by the ranger. rbe- Clifton County Council applied to exchange portion of the Clifton lltßid* (elusod) tbi ougb sections 18 and J 9, block 10, Mimi, for the proposed now mad through part section 1 I, ids Excellency the Governor lie recommended to exchange the land with W. J. Parsons, owner of the land rcjuiml for the new road, upon a plan ■icing submitted under section 137 of the Public Works Act, 1908. The following selector failed to comply with conditions of improvements and residence :—B. McMastor, jection 1, block 4, Rangi, non-resid-ence.—lt was resolved that the section lie declared forfeit. The following transactions in Education .Reserve leases wore considered by the Board:— Transfers—J. J. Walker to H. Bow, section BG, Mangamingi .suburban ; G. Jones to S. E. Kemp, particction 107, block 2, Ngaire; J. and E. Pierce to A. Lee, section -10, dock G, Ngaire; J. W. Paulger to J. 11. Parkinson, section ’ 110, block 2, Ngaire; P. G. Brooking to E. Leigh, part-section 107, block 2, Ngaire; Geo. Rao to W. F. Moil Hum, sec.ions 517-519, New Plymouth; J. Boottcn to M. Meuli, section 7,’block 11, Omona.— IrJ’he 1r J’he Board approved of those transfers subject to all conditions being fulfilled. McGregor and Jiocboito to J. J. Hills and J. J. Hills to R. A. McKenzie, part-section 2, block 8, Opaku.—Deferred for ranger’s report. Sublease.—(). J. Huwken to J. G. Buchanan, section 3, block 14, Waro. —Deferred for ranger’s report. Mortgages.—The Board approved if several mortgages submitted. Messrs Malone, Anderson and Johnstone, solicitors, wrote applying for ratification of renewed lease of section 113, Manganni district, W. !). Colson.—Consideration deferred to next meeting, in the meantime Commis;ioner to investigate the matter. -1. I'. Harrington and J. 1). Costigan , rote declining renewal of lease of i&ction IG, block 13, Hawera S.D.— Deferred for report of ranger. The Board further considered the ipplieatiou of J. N. Gandin for change /if tenure of sections 5G2, G 53, etc., New Plymouth.—Resolved to obtain cgal opinion on the interpretation of .action 2 (3), Education Reserves amendment Act, 1910. W. Now all-applied for lease of secion 9, lilock 8, Opaku.—Resolved the ipplication be ■ declined, and that all •osorves nnlet lie witbdiawii from 'use for the present, with a view to doption of a uniform system of lease. —“Herald.”