New Zealand Official Yearbook Volume 96 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1900 edition. Excerpt: ...artificial grasses, &c. Special-settlement Associations. Under the existing regulations any number of persons, not less than twelve, may apply for a block of land of not less than 1,000 acres or more than 11,000 acres in extent, but the number of members must be such that there shall be one for every two hundred acres in the block, and no one can hold more than 320 acres, except in swamp lands, where the area may be 500 acres. The capital value of lands within a special settlement is fixed after survey by special valuation, but may not be less than 10s. an acre; the rental is not less than 4 per cent, on the capital value, and the tenure is a lease in perpetuity. Residence, occupation, and improvements are generally the same as already described, and applications have to be made in manner prescribed by regulations. Applicants should apply to a Commissioner for a copy of the regulations, as they are liable to change at any time. Improved-farm Settlements. Special regulations are in force for this class of settlement, which should be applied for, but briefly the terms are as follow: Those who form settlements under these provisions are selected from the applicants by the Commissioner of Crown Lands, preference being given to married men. The areas of the farms may vary from 10 acres to 200 acres, according to locality; no settler can select more than one farm. The land is leased for 999 years at a rental of 4 per cent, on the improved capital value. The rates allowed for felling are those current in the district, but must not exceed 1 15s. per acre. Advances to cover cost of sowing with grass will be made, if required, likewise not more than 10 towards building a house or erecting fencing. Not more than 100 acres of felling...