Rural Lands.

Rural lands are classified as first-class and second-class lands; and arc disposed of at the following prices:—

First-class lands: not less than £1 per acre. Second-class lands: not less than 5s. per acre.

As a rule the price is generally fixed by the Board at from £1 to £1 5s. per acre for first-class lands; and from 10s. to 15s. per acre for second-class lands. page 9 Lands "of special value" are sold, or leased by auction, at such prices as the Board may determine; the cause for which such land is deemed of special value being stated for public information.

Where there is valuable timber on any land, the estimated value of such timber is added to the upset price.