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proposed to allot the sections on fixed charges in June, 1949, using two old cottages for accommodation pending erection of the new dwellings. Two ex-servicemen employed, with promises of sections. Downlands, at Palmerston, 3,183 acres. Acquired, September, 1948. Objective : Two sheep-farms or partnership proposition for allotment possibly 1949, but probably 1950. Development programme : Provide one dwelling and one barn-implement shed, erect 160 chains new fencing, and provide water-supply. . Final decision as to disposal of this property is held up pending further details regarding water-supply. Goodwood, at Palmerston, 1,720 acres. Acquired, July, 1946. Objective : Four sheep-farms for allotment, 1950. Development programme : Regrass 346 acres ; erect or repair 885 chains fencing; erect four dwellings and three barn-implement sheds , repair two cottages for temporary accommodation ; remove, renovate, and extend woolshed ; construct sheep-yards and dip ; repair stable; construct dams ; and form and metal road. Progress : Two cottages repaired ; two implement-sheds built; wool-shed moved, renovated, and extended ; stable repaired ; sheep-yards and dip constructed ; six dams constructed ; 180 chains fencing erected or repaired ; 220 acres .regrassed; road formed and metalled ; and two dwellings almost completed. This property should be ready for allotment as planned. Two ex-servicemen are employed, with promises of sections. Green Valley, at Dunback, 11,860 acres. Acquired, March, 1949. Objective: Three sheep-farms for allotment, 1951. Development programme : Erect two dwellings, one wool-shed, two sheds and loose-boxes, renovate cottage and outbuildings , erect 510 chains fences ; and erect sheep-yards and dip. Ex-serviceman manager, with the promise of'section. Invermay, at Wingatui, 1,262 acres. Acquired, February, 1946. Objective : Three dairv-farms for allotment, 1949, and one sheep-farm for allotment, 1950. Development programme: Regrass 389 acres; erect 80 chains fencing and repair 60 chains; and erect three dwellings, three cow-byres, three implement-sheds, and one wool-implement shed. Progress : 347 acres regrassed ; 58 chains fencing erected ; 80 chains fencing repaired ; and excellent progress made with erection of three dwellings, two implement-sheds, and wool-implement shed. Island Cliff, at Tokarahi, 2,465 acres. Acquired, 1944. Objective: Five sheepfarms for allotment—one in 1947 and four, in 1950. Development programme: Regrass 855 acres; erect- or rebuild 1,906 chains of fencing; erect dwellings, two implement-sheds, and one woolshed ; extend water-supply; and grade and metal 45 chains of road. Progress : 1,723 chains fences erected or rebuilt, 828 acres regrassed water-supply extended but not completed, 45 chains road graded and metalled, and progress made with erection of two implement-sheds and wool-shed. One unit was allotted in September, 1947. Difficulty is being experienced in obtaining a suitable tender for the erection of the dwellings. Three ex-servicemen are employed on wages, with promises of sections. Koau, at Inch Clutha, 411 acres. Acquired : 257 acres, July, 1948, and 154 acres, Februarv,'l949. Objective: Four dairy-farms for allotment —two in 1950 and two in 1952. Development programme : Erect three dwellings, four cow-byres, and three barn-implement sheds ; extend water-supply ; erect 200 chains fencing and repair -250 chains ; and regrass 150 acres. Progress : 50 acres regrassed and 47 chains fences repaired. It is anticipated that the building contract for this block will be let shortly, and two sections should be ready for allotment on fixed charges in 1950. The manager is an ex-serviceman, with the promise of a section. Kuriwao, at' Waiwera, 453 acres. Acquired, 1941. Objective : One sheep-farm for allotment, 1949. Development programme : Regrass 110 acres, erect 30 chains fences and repair 400 chains, erect combined wool-implement shed, and renovate existing house. Progress : Practically completed. Property will be. allotted to the ex-serviceman manager, who has the promise of the section, as from April, 1949.

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