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Catchment Board drain on the road frontage, a bore has been sunk for water-supply at the house-site, and 4 chains of metalled track have been laid down. Early offering is intended, with temporary accommodation in a cottage nearby pending erection of a dwelling. Henley's (Locality: Lincoln). —Area, 97 acres. Acquired, 15th May, 1946. Subdivision, one dairy-farm. There are no buildings on this block, and it is proposed to acquire an additional area of land with buildings to add to the block. Seventy-five acres are now in permanent pasture. Hilton (Locality: Hilton). —Area, 874 acres. Acquired, 21st August, 1947. Subdivision, two sheep and cropping farms. No development work was necessary on this property and the two sections were allotted to ex-servicemen after acquisition. Holme (Locality: Timaru).—Area, 2,605 acres. Acquired, 14th June, 1946. Subdivision, six sheep and cropping farms. A big building programme, including shifting and renovating of four houses, three new combined sheds, and renovation to two houses, is nearing completion. It is proposed to settle all sections at an early date. Two hundred tons of lime were sown during the year. Three ex-servicemen are ■employed with right to permanent tenure. Kelmont (Locality: Waikari).—Area, 1,766 acres. Acquired, 1947-48. Subdivision, four sheep and cropping units. The development programme includes three new dwellings, two new sheds, one wool-shed, 423 chains fencing, water-supply for three sections, and repairs to existing buildings. Settlement will depend on completion •of buildings and availability of fencing-material. Kenwyn (Locality : Waimate). —Area, 670 acres. Acquired, 28th March, 1946. Subdivision, three sheep and cropping farms. The three ex-servicemen employed on wages were allotted their sections on Ist July, 1947. King's (Locality : Timaru). —Area, 251 acres. Acquired, 18th September, 1946. Subdivision, one sheep and cropping farm. Thirty-four chains of new internal fencing have been erected and 94 tons of lime applied. Settlement will depend on the erection of buildings. Lauriston (Locality: Lauriston). —Area, 329 acres. Acquired, 2nd September, 1940. Subdivision, ultimately one irrigated farm. Irrigation water will not be available on this block for a number of years and temporary tenancies have been granted to adjoining Crown lessees. Leslie Hills (Locality: Hanmer). —Area, 8,312 acres. Acquired, 30th March, 1948. Subdivision, two store-sheep units. Development work required on this block will include two new dwellings, approximately 10 miles of fencing, and 1| miles of access. Settlement will depend on erection of buildings and supply of fencing-materials. Levels Valley (Locality : Timaru). —Area, 639 acres. Acquired, 27th March, 1947. Subdivision, two sheep and cropping farms. Buildings required include a new house, two combined sheds, and renovations to existing house. A contract has been let for buildings, and it is hoped to allot both sections next spring. An ex-serviceman manager is employed with right to permanent tenure. Lowland Lees (Locality : Rangiora).—Area, 670 acres. Acquired, 12th March, 1946. Subdivision, two sheep and cropping farms. The building programme is nearing completion and the block will be settled at an early date. An ex-serviceman manager is employed with right to permanent tenure, and a ballot is being held to decide the other settler in April. Meadowvale (Locality : Pleasant Point).—- Area., 274 acres. Acquired, 28th April, 1947. Subdivision, two dairy-farms. Contracts have been let for the erection of buildings, but it is doubtful if the block will be ready for settlement before the spring of 1949. Some necessary creek-protection work has been done by the Catchment Board, and 200 tons of lime have been applied to pastures.

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