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These leases were executed as follow : — 42 on 31st December, 1875. 17 on 30th September, 1876. 45 on 23rd April, 1877. An inspection of the forty-two which have been in existence for over twelve months has been made, and it is found that all with the exception of seven have fully complied with the regulations as to cultivation and improvement. With regard to the leases dated 30th September, 1876, and 23rd April, 1877, the conditions have in many instances already been either wholly or partially complied with. All the leases granted remain in the possession of the original grantees, with the exception of six, which have been assigned subject to the approval of His Excellency the Governor. There are at present four applications in process of completion. W. Feasee, Thames, 30th April, 1877. Warden.

By Authority: Geoboe Didsbuby, Government Printer, Wellington. —1877. Price 1 s. 6d.