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A pair of cottages were built and let with a 

 portion of this land at a rent of 16 16s., which is 

 not included in the amount above stated for the 

 land rent. 



iVb. II. (area, 58 acres 3 roods 28 poles.) Let 

 as a farm, together with other land, good house and 

 buildings, at 10s. per acre. The farmer wanted a 

 reduction in rent on the whole farm, in lieu of 

 which the landlord agreed to take the above off his 

 hands, as it was all arable except one field of worn- 

 out seeds. It was offered to be let in lots, and the 

 rents received were 20s. and 25s. per acre for the 

 first year ; 25s. and 30s. for the second, third, fourth, 

 fifth, and sixth years ; 35s. and 40s. for the remainder 

 of the tenancy. 



The land is now at its full rent viz., 117 10s. 8d. 

 per annum. 



Cost of Development. 



s. d. 



Forming new gateways, hanging gates, etc. 23 1 7 6 



Forming and burning road to back lots ... 30 17 9 



Pegs, measuring, plans, etc. ... ... 10 



64, 15 3 



Seven new cottages have been built here at a 

 cost of 350 to 400 per pair, and let at from 

 8 to 10. These rents are not included in the 

 total rent mentioned above. 



No. III. (area, 19 acres 3 roods 8 poles.) Let, 

 with other farm land, house and buildings, at 22s. per 

 acre. The farmer gave notice, as he could not make 



