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Rh North and East Districts.

"Lands in these Districts are disposed of on more liberal terms than in any other parts of Western Australia. "The North District is comprised between the sea coast and the meridian of 120° East longitude, and to the North of the River Murchison and of a true East line through Mount Murchison. "The East District is comprised between the meridians of 121° and 129° East longitude, and between the South coast and latitude 30° South. "The Lands are divided into Class A for annual Licence, and Class C for more extended occupation. Class A comprises all land within two miles of the sea coast, and Class C the remainder. The rent of Class A Lands is 5s. per 1000 acres for the first four years, and 10s. per 1000 acres for each of the second four years. "Class C Lands are let on Pastoral Lease for eight years, commencing first of January next after application. "The rents of Class C Leases are at the rate of 5s. per 1000 acres for each of the first four years, and 10s, per 1000 acres for each of the second four years, with a fee of 5l. at the commencement of each Lease, but not after the first year."

Mineral Lands.

"Lands known or supposed to contain minerals are termed 'Mineral Lands,' and are sold as such to the first applicant for the same, in lots of not less than 80 acres each, and at the fixed price of 3l. per acre, payable by a deposit of 1l. per acre at the time of application, and of a similar amount on the same date in each of the two following years."

Licences to Test Mineral Lands.

"Any person desirous of testing the mineral qualities of land previously to purchase, may obtain a Mining Licence for one