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AUCTIONS PYNE, GOULD, GUINNESS LTD. DALGETY AND CO., LTD. IMPORTANT AUCTION ANNOUNCEMENT REALISATION OF WELLKNOWN SOUTH CANTERBURY GRAZING PROPERTY “FOUR PEAKS,” GERALDINE "FOUR PEAKS,” GERALDINE 205 ACRES FREEHOLD 205 ACRES FREEHOLD 9896 ACRES LEASEHOLD 9896 ACRES LEASEHOLD TO BE OFFERED AS A GOING CONCERN WITH 3957 SHEEP AND FULL RANGE OF PLANT SPLENDID TWO-STOREY HOMESTEAD AND COMPLETE RANGE OF OUTBUILDINGS. On account MESSRS J. S. BARKER and SON, FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 1960, AT 2.30 P.M. IN THE R.S.A. HALL, GERALDINE. PYNE, GOULD. GUINNESS LTD., in conjunction with DALGETY and CO., LTD., have been Instructed to offer by Public Auction as above. "Four Peaks” comprises a Homestead Block of 205 acres 0 roods 11 perches, situated at Woodbury, approximately nine miles from Geraldine, tar-sealed road to within six miles, with daily mail and school bus. The Run Block of 9896 acres is held under Government Renewable Lease, 33-year term with 26 years of present lease to run, at a rental of £lB4 19s per annum, reducible by 10 per cent, for prompt payment, and is approximately five miles from the Homestead Block. The Homestead area comprises grazing and agricultural land, all flat and ploughable, is well fenced into 17 convenient sized paddocks with an excellent water supply, mainly by troughs. Sixteen acres swedes, eight acres Chou Moellier, nine acres lucerne. Balance grass.

BUILDINGS comprise a splendid and comprehensive range, including a modem 2-storey Residence of 12 main rooms with all conveniences, set in beautiful grounds with ornamental trees, shrubs, lawns and gardens. Garaging for four cars. Married couple’s quarters of 6 rooms with every convenience. Woolshed holds 700 sheep. Dip and two sets sheep yards. Implement shed, hay shed, hay and manure shed, and cowshed. The Run is subdivided into five blocks, ranges in height from 1400 feet to the highest point at 5300 feet, and is exceptionally well watered. Improvements comprise four huts and two sets of sheep yards, and fencing. Road access to both ends of property. STOCK:— 2940 Ewes. 890 Ewe Hoggets. 84 Wethers. 63 Rams. 3957 Sheep Lambing average 85-87 per cent. Together with full range of plant. AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: "FOUR PEAKS” is a well-known South Canterbury sheep property situated on the Pleasant Valley road in the favoured Geraldine district, and has been farmed by the Barker family for many years and is only being offered for sale on account of the winding up of the present partnership. The Homestead is an outstanding one with every modern convenience, set in very attractively planted and sheltered grounds and gardens with an extensive range of outbuildings. School facilities include Primary at Te Moana and District High at Geraldine, by school bus. The surplus stock have always commanded a ready sale in the district and the usual practice has been to winter the ewe hoggets off the property on turnips. The property, stock and plant will be offered as a going concern and intending purchasers should note that the numbers as advertised are the standing flock which the vendors would be carrying this coming winter. Possession on or before May 31, 1960. For further details and arrangements to Inspect apply: Joint Auctioneers, DALGETY and CO.. LTD. PYNE, GOULD. GUINNESS LTD. Geraldine, Timaru, Christchurch and Branches. Solicitors: MESSRS RHODES. GODBY and FRASER, Hereford street, Christchurch. 2603 THE CANTERBURY FARMERS’ CO-OP. ASSOCIATION, LTD. LAND AUCTION. DESIRABLE FREEHOLD MIXED FARM ON THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 1960, AT 2.30 P.M. 417 ACRES AT MORVEN. THE CANTERBURY FARMERS’ CO-OP. ASSOCIATION, LTD., LTD., have received instructions from the Trustees of the Estate of J. R. BELL, to sell by Public Auction in the Silver Band Hall, High street, Waimate, at the above time and date:— Splendid Mixed Farm of 417 Acres of medium to heavy land. SITUATED: Two and a half miles from Morven, 11 miles from Waimate, 1 mile from Main Highway, School Bus, daily mail service, N.Z.R. Bus Route. PRESENT CONDITION: 18 Acres Swedes and Chou Moullier, 22 Acres Soft Turnips, 10 Acres Chou Moullier and Grass, 30 Acres Sown Young Grass, 8 Acres Lucerne, 20 Acres fallowed for Wheat. Balance in grass of one to three years. SUBDIVISION: Subdivided into 14 main paddocks by gorse and wire fence, with' holding paddocks adjacent to homestead. Main paddocks watered by Water Races. IMPROVEMENTS: Wooden Dwelling of 4 bedrooms, kitchen, livingroom and lounge, electric light, hot and cold water, good water supply, septic drainage. Woolshed (160 sheep). Hay Shed, Implement Shed, Double Garage, wood shed .sheep yards, swim dip, and men’s hut. STOCK CARRIED: 1000 breeding Ewes, 100 Dry Sheep, 10 Head Cattle. AUCTIONEERS’ NOTE: The above property can be described as a good -mixed farm. All lambs are fattened on the property, one-third being drafted off their mothers early November. Small seeds, white crops and wheat have been grown successfully, with yields of 60-80 Bushels of wheat and oats. Generally 100 acres under cultivation. Topdressed with D.D.T. Super and Lime. A property well worth inspecFor full particulars and arrangements for inspection, apply:— CANTERBURY FARMERS’ ASSOCIATION, LTD., Auctioneers, Waimhte. ■ J 707 NEWSPAPER SPOILS \ NEWSPAPER SPOILS Cloth. Unused. A 65-220£ C r- d lb ’ P ’ OFFICE, 4..0 > Square. , t’Dtt.* D