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| AUCTIONS THE FARMERSIMPORTANT AUCTION NOTICE. REALISATION OF SOUTH SIDE OF THE WELL-KNOWN “EYREWELL” PROPERTY. ! ESTATE LATE MARMADUKE JOHN DIXO2?, DECD. 2310 ACRES. NO BUILDINGS. jO*,' WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20. at 2.30 P.M. IN THE FARMERS’ AUCTION ROOMS, ( CASHEL STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. IN CONJUNCTION WITH MESSRS DALGETY and CO., LTD. : WE have been favoured with instructions 1 from Mr G. M. Dixon (Administrator of the above Estate), to offer by Public Auction, 2310 acres of GOOD, SWEET ! SHEEP COUNTRY. To be sold in two block! as follows: 'LOT I—Known as the EASTERN BLOCK, comprising 988 ACRES 1 ROOD 11 PERCHES, subdivided into 9 paddocks by good fences. VERY WELL WATERED by county races. All in grass, from one year to older pasture. | LCT 2—Known as the WESTERN BLOCK, comprising 1322 ACRES, subject to . survey (note alteration in area), sub- ; divided into 9 paddocks by good fences and VERY WELL WATERED by County races. All in grass, from one year to older pasture. There is an area of manuka scrub in this block which affords very good shelter. I AUCTIONEER’S NOTE— I This sale affords an outstanding op--1 portunity to acquire an area of good healthy sweet sheep country, SITUATED AS IT IS ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE SOUTH EYRE ROAD, approximately 24 miles from Christchurch. A considerable portion of the road from Christchurch is tar-sealed and the balance will be in the next few years. There is excellent shelter given by the Forestry on the south boundary, also from existing shelter belts on the property. The water supply is unsurpassed. ■ A water-race runs down the whole of the south boundary, another right through the middle of the property, and yet another practically across the holding between these two. These blocks would be ideal to run with heavier land or as units by a retired man who wishes to retain ,his interest in sheep farming. Fodder crops are grown on this property and excellent results are to be obtained from lime and topdressing, and on a large proportion, subterranean clover is prominent. Inspection only by appointment with the Auctioneers. I For further particulars and conditions of sale, apply to MESSRS DALGETY and CO., LTD., N.Z. FARMERS’ CO-OP. ASSN., LTD., Auctioneers in conjunction. MESSRS RHODES, GODBY, and FRASER. Solicitors, CHRISTCHURCH. 7717 THE FARMERS’. THE FARMERS’. IMPORTANT AUCTION ANNOUNCEMENT. SWEET NORTH CANTERBURY SHEEP FATTENING AND AGRICULTURAL LAND. OUTSTANDING FOR ITS PRODUCTION OF FAT LAMBS. On Acc. of MR GEORGE A. HARRISON. “RIVERSLEA.” DOMETT. In The Farmers’ Land Auction Room, Cashel street, Christchurch. ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, AT 2.30 PM. WE will offer as above 743 ACRES 2 ROODS 33.4 PERCHES of LAND OF EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY, together with an excellent residence. Married man’s accommodation, single man’s quarters, and a full range of Farm Buildings. THE RESIDENCE, of 7 main rooms and offices, has every modern convenience. Electric light, hot and cold water, stain less steel sink top, modern Electric Cooker, thermostatic control, telephone, doulton bath and basin, abundance of cupboards. tiled fires, Venetian blinds, wardrobes. Septic tank will be installed. Washhouse, copper and concrete tubs with hot and cold water. MARRIED MAN’S COTTAGE: 3 oeurooms, sittingroom, kitchenette and sunroom. Septic tank, doulton bath and basin. Electric cooking, dual hot water service, stainless steel sink. Pumice copper, concrete tubs. Telephone. Built-in wardrobes and cupboards. Garage and workshop. Ifpwlhouses, lawns and garden. I SINGLE MAN’S QUARTERS: 3 rooms, jopen fire, electric light, heater points. ■ OUTBUILDINGS comprise Garage for 3 cars. Dairy, woodshed and storehouse. LARGE HAY BARN, 39 x 69, of wood and part corrugated iron. IMPLEMENT SHED, 50 x 20. Wood ana corrugated iron on concrete foundations. COWSHED. 2 bails, concrete yard. WOOLSHED and MANURE STORE. An outstanding structure of wood and corrugated iron. Electric light and power. Accommodation for 400 sheep. NEW SHEEPYARDS. Spacious and excellent layout. Three-way drafting race, handy adjacent small paddocks, well sheltered. THE LAND: Subdivided into 30 paddocks and six tussock blocks by excellent fences, posts, standards and wire. 60 Acres in lucerne, 15 acres oats and sub. clover. 12 acres young grass and turnips, 22 acres out of barley sown down, 22 ACRES TURNIPS, A MAGNIFICENT CROP. Balance one year to six-year pasture (very little six-year), majority ol seeds sown are certified. 500 ACRES havd had 4 tons of lime per acre during the last 5 years, besides top dressing. 235 ACRES of tussock has had two aerial sowings of sub. and white clover and super. SHELTER PLANTATIONS: Besides older belts, 8000 trees have been planted during the last three years, and are well established. Also double fenced. AT PRESENT CARRYING 3600 SHEEP AND 100 HEAL OF CATTLE AUCTIONEERS’ NOTE: There is nothing better in North .Canterbury as a LAMB FATTENING PROPOSITION: exceptional shelter, warm situation, and land with d quick response that grows • nutritious grasses. Lambs are sold early and lamoing percentages are high. An 80 busnel ' crop of barley was harvested this year and the turnips and clover paddocks are outstanding. The school bus (primary and high school) passes the property. We can thoroughly recommend inspection ol [ this property. It is a splendid unit. For ; further particulars and conditions of Sale apply to: NATIONAL MORTGAGE and AGENCY COMPANY, . NX FARMERS’ CO-OP. ASSN.. LTD., Auctioneers in Conjunction. Messrs Helmore, Van Asch, and Walton. Solicitors, Christchurch.

446t NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND AGENCY LTD. •• ADDINGTON SALE, TODAY. WEDNESDAY Special Entry on Account A. E. HERBERT “Shellrock,” Waipara: 1 1W Two-too th Halfbred Wethers, of tussock. Forward condition. ’ 7421

1 NATIONAL MORTGAGE and AGENCY CO.. LTD. ! PLEASANT POINT SPECIAL CATTLE SALE, t TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 1955. J • Account LILYBANK STATION: 1 18 M.S. Calves, B.P. Cross. 12 18 months Heifers, Hereford-B.P. Cross Account MT. GERALD STATION: 22 Steer Calves, Polled-S.H. Cross. 18 Heifer Calves, Polled-S.H. Cross. . 12 S.H. Cows. 1 Account HOLDON STATION: . ' 29 18months Polled-S.H.-Hereford Cross Steers. 718 months S.H.-Hereford Cross Heifers. I 15 Steer Calves, S.H.-Hereford Cross. 45 Heifer Calves, S.H.-Hereford Cross. Account FERINTOSH STATION: 10 M.S. B.P. Calves. Account MRS M. A. PAGE, Three Springs: 1 Truck Mixed Cattle. Account MT. HAY STATION: 8 M.S. Calves. i Account GRAY§ HILLS STATION: r 10 M.S.-S.H. Cross Calves. 5 Account BRUCE FRASER, J » Kimbeil: : 8 BP. Steer Calves. ■Account J. K. MULDREW, ! Sherwood Downs: 1 18 M.S. Calves. Polled-S.H. Cross. Account A. T. JONES. Sherwood: 6 Steer Calves. S.H. Cross. t Account SHENLEY STATION: 6 S.H. Cows, depasturing A.A. Bull. 1 Ist December. 12 M.S. S.H.-A.A. Calves. . NATIONAL MORTGAGE and AGENCY ’ NATIONAL MORTGAGE and AGENCY * CO. OF N.Z., LTD., 5 . CO. OF N.Z., LTD., Auctioneers. 3000 i ■ "■ - ■"= ’ HOTELS FOB SALE, ! FREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD 5 LICENSED HOTELS. F A GOOD SELECTION. " SEVERAL CANTERBURY, North Island, . West CoaM. Buller. Otago, Southland, and n Marlborough, including highly-graded f hotels, bungalow hotels, and hotels 100 per cent, with Commission. Cities, towns, )1 and country. A good range of first-class i- hotels. Ingoing £4OOO upwards to £25,000, 1 according to turnover, position and buildq ings. Some of these hotels have substantial bar takings, some with few acres land, s and a few are urgent sales owing to illness. M. M- RATHIE. JAMES and CO., LTD., MJELEXN.Z., », 16 Onslow street. ’Phone 57-523-<l ■ H