NRS-9301 | Auction and after auction sales register [Temora Lands Office]

This register contains a summary record of all auction and after auction sales in the Land District of Temora, kept by the Temora Lands Office.Crown lands that could be sold at public auction included: conditionally purchased lands that had been deemed abandoned; land that has no conditions for residence or improvement; land that has had no improvements made; and land put up for sale at auction previously that did not sell.Crown land to be auctioned by the Crown had first to be surveyed. By law a Crown land auction had to be proclaimed by the Governor within three months of the scheduled date of sale, and not less than one month before.The 'Crown Lands Alienation Act of 1861' stated that a deposit of twenty five percent of the purchase price was to be paid at the time of sale, and the balance to be paid within three months, else the contract would be declared void and the deposit forfeited, and the land put up for auction again.The register records information such as the name and address and calling of the purchaser, the situation of the land, including county and parish, town or farm, also the portion of allotment, section, and the area advertised for sale, and sold, also the date of receipt of application, purchase money, amount of deposit and the date of credit, also the outstanding balance, instalments of payments, interest accrued, deed fee and space for any further relevant remarks.