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AUCTIONS 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 P.M. PYNE. GOULD. GUINNESS LTD., in conjunction with the N.Z. LOAN and MERCANTILE AGENCY CO.. LTD., have received instructions to offer by PUBLIC rf 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. Sub- .' divided into 4 paddocks, watered by race >in every paddock. 130 Acres 2-year pas- ; tore, 138 acres ploughed, balance older grasses. No buildings. This lot comprises I medium fattening and cropping land and i 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. I 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 weat. gives excellent shelter. No buildings. ' Lot 2 comprises an ideal fat lamb and cropping unit. LOT 3. 878 ACRES 0 ROODS 23 PERCHES. HOMESTEAD BLOCK. The . land varies from good cropping and grazing country to lighter sheep country, 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 I in every paddock. Present condition:— 82 Acres Rape sown down. 63 Acres Turnips sown down. 12 Acres Italian. 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 modem conveniences, i EJL.. dual hot water, Electric Range, In- . 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 1 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, EX.. Large Woolshed. 4-stand Wolseley Shearing Plant and Machines. Electric Motor and double grinder, holds 300 sheep, 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 Stable. Harness 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 Jie 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 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 for sale is purely on account of illhealth of the present Trustee and Manager. Originally part of the Acton Estate. Hollyfort has been in the ownership of the Harrison family for over 80 years. Th* 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 property 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: I GTS 1. 2. and 3—lo per cent, on the fall of the hammer. 40 per cent, on the dete of possession, the balance to remain fot 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 denosit and that paid on possession date, will be reduced to 35 per cent., leaving 65 ner 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 57J per cert, 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. NZ. 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. IMPORTANT LAND AUCTION. 234 ACRES, SPRINGSTON. MIXED CROPPING. GRAZING, AND FATTENING FARM. 14 MILES CHRISTCHURCH. WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 23. AT 2.30 P.M. PYNE, GOULD, GUINNESS LTD,, in conjunction with MESSRS COOMBES and CO., have received instructions to offer by PUBLIC AUCTION in PYNE. GOULD. GUINNESS LTD.’s Land Sales Room. Cashel street, Christchurch, on behalf of Owner: — 234 ACRES APPROXIMATELY, together with AT T. BUILDINGS, situated comer of Selwyn and Tram roads, Springston. The property is subdivided into 10 paddocks by gorse and wire fences, and watered by county races. 26 acres new grass, 3J acres turnips. 6 acres two-year grass, balance old pasture. BUILDINGS comprise Good House of 5 main rooms and conveniences, bathroom, electric light and electric range, coal range, H. and C. water. Zip electric hot water over sink. Washhouse attached-. OUTFIT TIT DTNC.g: Woolshed, car shed, cowbail. 2 loose-boxes, and open implement shed combined. Open implement shed, hay shed, and 4 loose-boxes combined. Two-roomed Man’s W’hare with electric light, fowlhouse, dairy, and shed. SITUATED Corner of Selwyn and Tram roads. Springston. approximately 2J miles Springston, 21 miles Rolleston. 14 miles Christchurch; School Bus half mile. AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: This property compriess a handy unit, close to rail, tov.-nship. and Christchurch, and is ideal for a Trotting establishment. Approximately four-furlong earth track with grass track inside. To those on the look-out for a small holding handy to Christchurch, we can recommend inspection. TERMS: 10 per cent, fall of hammer, balance on possession. For further details apply: COOMBES and CO.. PYNE. GOULD. GUINNESS LTD., in Conjunction. Solicitor: Mr J. N. Macfarlane, 176 Hereford street, Christchurch.74Bs OVERTIME PAY FOR YCU. 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