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has now decided that Small Grazing-runs Nos. 17, 66, 45, ami Lots 1 and 2 of 43, are to be subdivided for closer settlement and disposed of under the optional system. With regard to the runs to be resumed for closer set t lenient, please send me a ccii died gabedule of the improvement values, to be entered upon our estimates for appropriation \>\ Parliament Of course these values will be loaded upon the respective lands resumed. Wm. Kbnbinuton, Under-Secretary.

S.G.R. 27/8. S.G.R. 43, Waingaromia S.D. Department of Lands and Survey. District Office, Napier, 14th May, 1908. Mr. Bobert G. Black, c/o Land Officer, Gisborne. Lots 1 and .'. Run '/-', Blocks XII and XVI, Waingaromia Survey District. Bkferkim: to my memo, to you of the 18th February last, 1 have now to inform yon thai the Hon. the Minister of Lauds has approved the recommendation of the Land Board thai a lease of portion of the above holding, containing about 900 acres, be offered to you for a further term of twenty-one years on the same conditions as your present lease, and at an annual rental of about £79. 1 shall be glad to hear at your early convenience if you will accept this. It has been decided that the balance is to be subdivided for closer settlement and offered under the provisions of " The Land Act, 1892." Due notice fixing the date of opening same for selection, areas, prices, rentals. 4e., will be given in the local newspapers. Sou are required to give up possession of the areas to be subdivided on the 28th February, 1909. The improvements on the whole of the run as ai the 30th .November last were valued at £13,743 7s. 6d., and this is the sum. subject to any necessary deductions or additions at the end of your lease, to which you tire entitled in the event of not accepting the above offer. 11. G. Crick. For Commissioner of Crown Lands.

S.G.R. 27/9. S.G.R. No. 43, Waingaromia S.D. 1), v , Sir, Arakibi, Box 134, Ist June. 1908. Under clause 79 of "The Lands Act, 1885," I wish to appeal against the decision of the Board concerning the lease of my Grazing-run 4.'!, and ask for a rehearing of the case at the next meeting of your Board in Napier on the 12th June. Yours, fas., The Commissioner of Crown Lands. Hawke's Bay. ROBERT G. BLACK.

Extract from Land Hoard Proceedings relating to Small Grating-run No. ',-'>'. Waingaromia Survey District. Napier, 12th June, 1908. Tin. following application fm rehearing under section 59 of 'The Land Act, 1893," was received : — , . • , B C Black: Small Grating-run 13, Waingaromia Survey Distrust. Mr. Black, sen., waited on the Board: and, on the motion of Mr. Hyde, seconded by Mr. Bartrani, it was decided to recODQ mend for the favourable consideration of (he Minister that, under the oiroumstances now disclose,!. the former resolution herein be rescinded, ami that Mr. Black be now offered a renewal of his lease in its entirety, as was done ~, the case of Small Grazing-run 12. Wamgaromis Survey D.stnci. held by Mr Hall.

S.G.R. 27/10. Run 43, Waingaromia S.D. Department of Lands and Survey. District Office, Napier. 12th June, LWJB. Mr, B. G. Bla.k. Bos 134, Gisborne. Small Grating-run So. ' r i. Waingaromia Survey District. Vorn application for a rehearing, dated the Is. instant, herein was granted by the Land Board to-day and, consequent on the representations of your father, who waited on the Board, it was decided to reo mend for favourable consideration that you be offered a renewal oi your leas,, over the whole of the land. .... This recommendation will go forward in due course, and when a reply is received you will be further communicated with. H. G. l'ltlCE. For Commissioner of < rown Lands

2459/142. Department of Lands, Napier. 20th June, 1908. Under-Secretary for Lands, Wellington. Small Grating-run* 43 and 45, Waingaromia, Poverty Bag. I „, VE the honour to inform yon that at the las. meeting of the Land Board the following resolu tions were passed: —