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Schedule of Correspondence— continued.

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File. Date. From To Subject. 1317/1.. 1317/2.. 1317/3.. 1317/4.. 1317/5.. 1317/0.. 27/6/04 12/7/04 2/8/04 17/8/04 18/8/04 26/8/04 26/8/04 A. L. Wood, Amberley Commissioner of Crown Lands A. L. Wood, Amberley Under-Secretary Commissioner of Crown Lands Land Board Commissioner of Crown Land Commissioner of Crown Lands A. L. Wood _- Commissioner of Crown Lands A. L. Wood Commissioner of Crown Lands Commissioner of Crown Lands Under-Secretary Under-Secretary Re Section 2, Block II., Tapapa Survey District, stating that, having failed to appear for examination by the Land Board, he was under the impression that his application was not passed. Replying that formal notice of granting of his application by the Land Board has already been forwarded to him. Stating that he has now inspected Section 2, and finds it suitable only for dairyfarming, whilst his experience is only in sheep-farming. Asks to be allowed to withdraw and get a refund of money paid. States that Mr. Rutherford, M.H.R., urges return of Wood's deposit, and recommends Board to consider case. Will bring Wood's case before Board, but does not think Crown should suffer loss of rental which would follow withdrawal of application and refund. Gives facts of case, and points out that Mr. Wood should have given his reasons for withdrawal more promptly. Resolved to allow Wood to withdraw, but deposit to be forfeited. Conveying Land Board's decision as to Wood's application. Conveying Board's decision as to withdrawal ami forfeiture of deposit. Urging reasons why deposit should not be forfeited. Stating that after careful consideration does not see any good reason urged for bringing the matter before Land Board again. Asking if it is intended to refund Wood's deposit, and if any one else has selected the the land. Board has declined to refund, and land must be readvertised before it can be taken up. Setting out the steps taken at a meeting of Matamata settlers re dairying for opening season, and stating that the offer of Messrs. Ambury and English had been accepted—viz., erection of a creamery in September. Guarantee of 8£d. per pound for butter-fat for the season. Applying for four creamery-sites in Matamata Settlement. Applying for five creamery-sites in Matamata Settlement. 1317/7.. 1317/8.. 31/8/04 A. L.^Wood 1317/9.. 8/9/04 Commissioner of Crown Lands Commissioner of Crown Lands A. L. Wood 1317/10 17/9/04 1317/11 20/9/04 Under - Secretary (telegram) Commissioner of Crown Lands 1317/12 20/9/04 Commissioner of Crown Lands (telegram) Under-Secretary 1 1953/1.. 25/7/04 J. McCaw, Matamata .. Commissioner of Crown Lands 1953/ 1b 1953/lc 28/6/04 25/6/04 Fresh Food and Ice Company, Auckland New Zealand Dairy Association (Limited), Auckland Land Board Commissioner of Crown Lands Commissioner of Crown Lands 1953/Id 1953/4.. 1953/7.. 8/9/04 22/7/04 2/8/04 Under-Secretary Commissioner of Crown Lands Surveyor-General Commissioner of Crown Lands Resolved to leave the matter of disposal of creamery-sites in the hands of Commissioner of Crown Lands to deal with. Setting forth proposals in regard to the disposal of creamery-sites, and stating that a petition from thirty-six settlers has been presented urging the granting the west part of Section 09 (2 acres) to three selected settlers (a trust) —Ambury, Eng. lish, and Co.—to erect the creamery, and guarantee 8Jd. per pound for butter-fat. Asks for Minister's approval to this arrangement. Conveying Minister's approval of disposal of creamery-site as suggested, settlers interests to be carefully safeguarded. Stating that Government has agreed to the sale of 2 acres, west part Section 09, at £11 per acre, as a site for a creamery, and requesting settlers interested to have deed of trust prepared. Confirmed Commissioner's action in regard to creamery-site. Forwarding draft of deed of trust re creamery-site for approval. Requesting that the deed be recast, leaving out the Commissioner of Crown Lands as a party. Forwarding deed of trust amended. 1953/13 16/8/04 Commissioner of Crown Lands J. McCaw and others, Matamata 26/8/04 Land Board 1953/14 1953/15 30/8/04 P. Gilchrist, solicitor, Te Arohf Commissioner of Crown Lands Commissioner of Crown Lands P. Gilchrist, Te Aroha 1953/17 2/9/04 1953/19 13/9/04 P. Gilchrist, solicitor .. Commissioner of Crown Lands Commissioner of Crown Lands 1953/21 13/9/04 J. McCaw, Matamata .. Forwarding purchase-money (£23 Is.) and grant-fee for freehold for creamery-site.