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AUCTIONS PYNE, GOULD, GUINNESS LTD. AUCTION. COTTAGE FOR REMOVAL. COTTAGE FOR REMOVAL. DARFIELD. Situated on the RACECOURSE HILL, Kimberley road. On account MRS G. K. WOODHOUSE. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 3 P.M. ON THE PREMISES. WELL-BUILT COTTAGE, in good order, wood and iron roof. Two bedrooms, sitting-room, bathroom, large kitchen and washhouse. All under one roof. Approximately 1000 sq. feet floor space. Situated RACECOURSE HU J., KIMBERLEY ROAD, approximately four miles Darfield, half-mile Racecourse Hill Railway. KEY can be obtained from Pyne, Gould, Guinness Ltd., Darfield. PYNE, GOULD. GUINNESS LTD., Auctioneers, Christchurch and Darfield. Solicitors: Messrs Duncan, Cotterill and Co., Cathedral square, Christchurch, C.l. 3712

PYNE, GOULD. GUINNESS LTD. IN CONJUNCTION WITH ■ N.Z. LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY CO., LTD. IMPORTANT LAND AUCTION LAND AUCTION LAND AUCTION LAND AUCTION ' FIRST-CLASS GRAZING, FATTENING, AND CROPPING LAND. SUBDIVISION OF ' WELL-KNOWN RAKAIA PROPERTY, “HOLLYFORT," “HOLLYFORT." "HOLLYFORT," DORIE, RAKAIA. ON ACCOUNT TRUSTEES ESTATE HENRY J. HARRISON. 1998 ACRES 2 ROODS 30 PERCHES. ' TO BE OFFERED IN 3 LOTS. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1955, AT 2.30 PM. PYNE, GOULD, GUINNESS LTD., in conjunction with the N.Z. LOAN and MERCANTILE AGENCY CO., LTD., have re- • ceived instructions to offer by PUBLIC AUCTION in PYNE, GOULD, GUINNESS LTD’S. Land Sales Room, corner of Cashel and Manchester streets, Christchurch, as above:— LOT 1. 583 ACRES 1 ROOD 30 PERCHES. All flat and ploughable. Subdivided into 4 paddocks, watered by race in every paddock; 135 Acrtes 2-year pasture, 138 acres ploughed, balance older • grasses. No buildings. This lot comprises medium fattening and cropping land and would make a first-class one-man mixed holding. . LOT 2. 538 ACRES 1 ROOD 0 PERCHES. • Adjoins Lot 1, and is subdivided into 6 [ paddocks by wire, post, standard and wire fences. Watered by race in every paddock. , 60 Acres wheat sown down. ’ 60 Acres fallow. ■ 150 Acres 1 year grass. ; 65 Acres 2 year grass. 100 Acres 3 year grass. : Balance older pasture. Large shelter belt running east and ■ west, gives excellent stock shelter. No » buildings, Lot 2 comprises an ideal fat lamb and ’ cropping unit. r LOT 3 - 878 ACRES 0 ROODS 23 , PERCHES. HOMESTEAD BLOCK. The land varies from good cropping and grazing country to lighter sheep countnr, is subdivided into 13 paddocks by gorse and ■ wire, concrete post, standards and wire and post, standard and wire fences, in ’ good order. Well watered by county race , in every paddock. Present condition:— 82 Acres Rape sown down. 63 Acres Turnips sown down. 12 Acres Italian. i 15 Acres Oats. 130 Acres Fallow. 100 Acres 1 year Grass. Balance older grasses. BUILDINGS: Homestead comprises a substantial single-storey residence including exceptionally large dining-room and lounge, seven bedrooms, office, kitchen, bathroom, and all modern conveniences. EJL., dual hot water, Electric Range, Int cinerator. Septic Tank, inside lavatory. Dairy, washhouse, woodhouse, and meat house, all under one roof. Homestead is set in approximately 2 acres of exceptionally well planted ' grounds, spacious lawns, rose garden, English and native trees, plants and shrubs. Large vegetable garden, in perfect order. Fruit orchard, cherry house, strawberry house. ; OUTBUILDINGS: , Married couple’s cottage, 5 rooms and ; conveniences, E.L., coal range. Men’s Cottage, 3 rooms and bathroom, open fireplace, E.L. Large Woolshed, 4-stand Wolseley Shearing Plant and Machines, Electric ' Motor and double grinder, holds 300 sheep, 1 counting out and receiving pens concreted. Stock yard and loading bank. Extensive sheep yards, concrete posts, and dip. Large Implement Shed and Workshop : combined, 45ft by 75ft. Double doors each end. Header Shed. Open Implement Shed, Chaff House, and

Hamess Room and Storeshed, Hack Loosebox.

Storeroom and Cowshed, under one roof. Grain Shed and Store Shed. Blacksmith’s Shop. Slaughterhouse, 12ft x 15ft, concrete floor.

Concrete Pig Sties. Toolshed. Double Motor Shed and Storeroom. CARRYING CAPACITY: This depends to a large extent to the area- cf crop grown, present owner generally carries 2000 Ewes and 500 dry sheep, fattens all lambs and surplus Stock, and frequently buys in lambs for fattening, in addition to cropping programme. SITUATED: Dorie, Rakaia district. 3 Miles Dorie. 12 Miles Rakaia Township. 20 Miles Ashburton. 3 Miles Sea Coast. 50 Miles Christchurch, AUCTIONEERS' NOTE: The subdivision and winding-up of the Hollyfort Estate offers an excellent opportunity to farmers in search of a first-class holding. Situated in the heart of Canterbury’s best woolgrowing. fat lamb raising, and agricultural district, it is seldom that a property of this description comes on the market. The reason for it being offered tor sale is purely on account of illhealth of the present Trustee and Manager. Originally part of the Acton Estate, HoUyfort has been in the ownership of the Harrison family for over 80 years. The property has never been overcropped and has grown up to 50 bushels of wheat and 80 bushels of oats to the acre. A proportion of the nrooerty has been limed and top-dressed. To anyone in search of a holding in this well favoured area the Auctioneers can confidently recommend inspection. TERMS: As follows: lOTS 1,2. and 3—lo per cent, on the fall of the hammer. 40 per cent, on the date of possession, the balance to remain foi five years at 5 per cent. In the event of the purchasers of Lot 1 or Lot 2 covenanting to build within two years from date of possession, a substantial homestead on each block, the deposit money to be paid, including the deposit and that paid on possession date, will be reduced to 35 per cent., leaving 65 ©er cent, on first mortgage for five years at 5 per cent. In the event of Lots 1 and 2 being purchased by a party or parties and the properties run as one. and the purchaser or purchasers covenanting to build only one homestead, the vendors will leave 57 J per cent on first mortgage for 5 years at 5 per cent. In the event of any purchaser wishing to pay cash for the property this will be accepted. POSSESSION, APRIL 5, 1955. PLANS AVAILABLE FROM THE AUCTIONEERS. N.Z. LOAN and MERCANTILE AGENCY • CO., LTD.. Cashel street, Christchurch. PYNE, GOULD. GUINNESS LTD., Cashel street, Christchurch, in Conjunction. SOLICITORS: MESSRS A. S. NICHOLLS, HILL, LEE and SCOTT, Cathedral square. Christchurch. 3254 PYNE, GOULD, GUINNESS LTD. CHRISTCHURCH STUD RAM FAIR CHRISTCHURCH STUD RAM FAIR CHRISTCHURCH STUD RAM FAIR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1955. WE WISH to remind Breeders that entries for the above fixture close on MONDAY, JANUARY 31. MONDAY, JANUARY 31. PYNE, GOULD, GUINNESS LTD., Stud Stock Department, Christchurch and Branches. 3716 MODERNAGE CATERERS. For all Catering Requirements, consult tx Weddings, 21st Parties, Banquets, Inquire from: W. R. WOODHAM, Proprietor, 546 Moorhouse avenue. Thone 79-969. S. FURNITURE Removals and Storage, including Saturdays. Expert work. Thone Whittakers, 69-759. T.T.S.