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Press, Volume XCIX, Issue 29264, 23 July 1960, Page 32

AUCTIONS THE FARMERS* THE FARMERS* UNIQUE PUBLIC AUCTION UNIQUE PUBLIC AUCTION ON ACCOUNT JOHN H. HARRIS ESQ. THE OUSTANDING FATTENING AND SMALL SEEDS PROPERTY KNOWN AS “RAKAHURI" “RAKAHURI" comprising 1448 ACRES 3 ROODS 18 PERCHES OF FREEHOLD LAND, IN FULL PRODUCTION. WITH A BEAUTIFUL ENGLISH-STYLE COUNTRY HOME IN A SETTING OF LOVELY OLD TREES AND GARDEN, TO BE SOLD IN THE FARMERS’ TEA ROOMS, CASHEL STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, ON WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 31, 1960, AT 2.45 P.M. WE have been instructed by Mr John H. Harris to offer by Public Auction his magnificent and favourably known property “Rakahuri.” The property is one of the best in North Canterbury and is favourably known throughout. New Zealand, being only 35 miles north of Christchurch, and 12 miles from the thriving business township of Rangiora. IMPROVEMENTS: Homestead, surrounded by beautiful trees and shubs, is recognised as one of the most magnificent homesteads in New Zealand. Constructed of poured concrete, with slate roof, in excellent order, requiring a minimum of upkeep. » Ground Floor:. Lounge 30ft x 24ft, open fire with marble surround; large comfortable dining room, open fire, sliding double doors to entrance hall 30ft x 15ft with open fire place; main bedroom 24ft x 20ft L shaped, large built-in wardrobe; bathroom, shower cabinet and toilet; office with built-in wall safe; ultra modem kitchen with dining alcove, LATEST NEECQ ENSEMBLE ELECTRIC RANGE, STAINLESS STEEL SINK AND BENCH; double garage, and carport; laundry. First Floor: Three double bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, two single bedrooms. Billiards room, open fire place; living room with open fire place; two bathrooms with shower cabinet and toilets. Sun balcony. In addition, the Homestead contains a 3-bedroomed self-contained flat. MARRIED COUPLES’ QUARTERS: NO. 1: 3 bedrooms, lounge, living room-kitchen, bathroom, electric range, dual hot water, septic tank, all in excellent order. MARRIED COUPLES’ QUARTERS: No. 2: 2 bedrooms, lounge-living room, kitchenette, elecric range, hot water, septic tank and all modem conveniences, in excellent order. SHEARERS’ QUARTERS: In excellent order with hot and cold showers. NEW SHEARING SHED: 60ft x 32ft with 2-stand plant," and shed space for .300 sheep. IMPLEMENT SHED: No. 1: 100 ft x 18ft, concrete block construction. iron roof, used as truck and tractor shed. IMPLEMENT SHED: No. 2: 120 ft x 18ft concrete block construction, iron roof, used as header and implement shed. HAY BARNS: 2 hay bams, each with 2000 bale capacity. SHEEP AND CATTLE YARDS: The sheep and cattle yards are in excellent order, being constructed of iron posts and wooden rails. LAND: The property is wellbalanced, varying from medium to very heavy grazing and cropping land. * There are approximately 100 acres of good, sweet, sheltered river flats. SUBDIVISION: There are 28 main padocks subdivided mainly by concrete posts, battened and standard with 6 plain wire and 2 barbed. 16 miles of new fencing have been erected in' recent years.

WATER SUPPLY: The whole of the property is well watered by wells and springs. PASTURES: Approximately 150 Acres New Grass 85 Acres 1-Year Grass 210 Acres 2-Year Grass 600 Acres older Pasture 100 Acres River Flat Oversown 22 Acres Lucerne 60 Acres Turnips 55 Acres Turnips and Grass 30 Acres Fallowed for Lucerne " 120 Acres Fallowed. Only the best seed has been used for sowing down pastures. CARRYING CAPACITY: SHEEP 2350 Three-quarterbred Two, Four, Six and Eight-Tooth Ewes (balanced for age). 760 Three - quarterbred Ewe Hoggets. 60 Wethers. 60 Rams. 3230 CATTLE 70 Hereford Breeding Cows. J.B Hereford Rising Two-Ye'ar Heifers. 28 Hereford Yearling Heifers. 2 Hereford Bulls. 118 In addition to the stock carried, Mr Harris usually heads 80 to 100 acres of white clover and grasseed. Yields of up to If bags of dressed white clover seed per acre have been harvested. The Ewes are robust, even, and heavily woolled sheep. The Ewe Hoggets are an excellent example of their breed, Mr Harris has been most careful in the selection of Rams, and this is shown in the quality of the flock. Lambing commences September 19, 1960. The Cattle are in forward condition. STOCK AND PLANT: The purchaser wiH have the right to purchase the sheep, plant and a proportion of the cattle at valuation on date of possession. In view of lambing commencing on September 19, 1960, if the purchaser requires early possession, then he will be required to purchase the sheep at valuation. WOOL CLIP: For a number of years, the wool from “Rakahuri” has been eagerly sought after by Wool Buyers, and at the Christchurch October Sale, “Rakahuri” topped the market with 58d, and at the February Sale. “Rakahuri” again topped the market with 58Jd. WOOL WEIGHTS: The average wool weight for adult sheep has been over 101 b per sheep. LAMBING: 120 per cent, of lambs are tailed, and all wether lambs can be fattened on the property. This season approximately 660 lambs were drafted fat off their mothers the first week in January. SCHOOL BUS: At gate. FINANCE: The Vendor’s confidence in the property and the future of New Zealand is demonstrated by his willingness to advance the sum of up to £30.000 to an approved purchaser. AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Mr John H. Harris has reluctantly come to the decision to sen “Rakahuri” solely on account of