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1878. NEW ZEALAND. JACKSON'S BAY SPECIAL SETTLEMENT (PAPERS RELATING TO) Presented to both Houses of the General Assembly by Command of His Excellency.

No. 1. The Under. Secretary for Immigration to the Officer in Charge, Jackson's Bay Settlement. Sir, — Immigration Office, Wellington, 17th September, 1877. I forward herewith draft of proposed conditions, prepared after consultation with the Hon. Mr. Bonar, under which the Government stores at Jackson's Bay and Okura are to be disposed of j and I shall be obliged by your communicating with Mr. Macfarlane, so that I may obtain any practical suggestions which either he or yourself may wish to offer. It will be necessary for the term of occupation and the rent to be paid to be settled if you consider it advisable to allow the successful tenderer the use of the present buildings. Please return the conditions as early as convenient, as it is desirable to close the Government stores without delay. I have, &c., E. Patten, Esq., Hokitika. J. Giles.

Enclosure in No. 1. Proposed Conditions for the Disposal of the Government Stores at Jackson's Bay. Notice. — Store at Jackson's Bay. It is intended to dispose of the stores at Jackson's Bay and Okura at present carried on by the Government for the convenience of the settlers. 2. The stores will be let by public tender for a term of three years, and the successful tenderer will be required to state the amount per annum he will give for the rental of each or either store. He will also be required to take over all articles, stock, &c, therein at cost prices paid in Hokitika for the same. 3. Debts due to the store up to the date of transfer will be collected by the Government. 4. All employment given to settlers upon Government works will be paid for by Treasury Orders or cash every month, subject only to the following deduction: — 5. Government may deduct from any payments to the settlers rental for their sections, and a rate, to be fixed by the Resident Agent, on account of their indebtedness to the Government, the maximum deduction on all accounts not to exceed £1 per month, the remaining earnings to be paid as before indicated. 6. Terms for payment of the goods in stock: One-third cash, one-third in three months, one third in six months, by approved bills. 7. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

No. 2. The Officer in Charge, Jackson's Bay Settlement, to the Under Secretary for Immigration. Sir,— Hokitika, 29th October, 1877. I have the honor to forward herewith draft of the proposed conditions with reference to the disposal of the Government stores at Jackson's Bay and Okura, which have received the attention both of myself and the Resident Agent. I—D. 6.