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Press, Volume XCIX, Issue 29315, 21 September 1960, Page 28

AUCTIONS _ THE FARMERS’. THE RANGIORA OFFICE RANGIORA OFFICE BUILDINGS BUILDINGS PUBLIC AUCTION PUBLIC AUCTION ON behalf of MR A. B. OTT, liquidator of the North Canterbury Farmers’ Veterinary Society, Ltd. (in Voluntary Liquidation). To be offered in the Farmers’ Land Sale Room. Rangiora. on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1960, at 2.15 P.M. SITUATION: 7 Ashley street, Rangiora, only a few steps from High street. This is a modern reinforced concrete building, fibrous plaster interior, comprising 4 main, well-appointed offices, CONCRETE STRONGROOM. Surgery and Storeroom, well equipped with Formica sink bench, electric hot water, cupboards and shelves (easily converted), gas connexions, sealed linos, double conveniences, electric points throughout. 12.5 PERCHES, well fenced, freehold land with a 52ft frontage. Cycle stand and motor parking facilities. Sewer and HP. Water. Vacant possession available of the building subject to the pre. sent tenants’ lease of 2 offices which expires July 1, 1961. TERMS: 10 per cent, on fall of hammer, balance cash on possession on November 18, 1960. NOTE: With Rangiora rapidly expanding into a major centre this presents a golden opportunity to professional men with an eye to the future as the building is in particularly good repair and is constructed for a second storey. Inspection by appointment only with: N.Z. FARMERS’ CO-OP. ASSN., LTD., AUCTIONEERS, RANGIORA. After hours ’Phone 62. MESSRS HELMORE, VAN ASCH and WALTON, Solicitors, Rangiora. 7830 DALGETY AND CO., LTD. (Inc. in England) REALISATION OF EXCLUSIVE SHEEP FATTENING AND GRAZING PROPERTY "RAKAIA ISLAND” "RAKAIA ISLAND” Approx. 7000 ACRES Approx. 7000 ACRES FREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD FREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD We have received instructions from the sole Trustee in the Estate late T. G. Pearse to offer the above well-known property, together with Livestock and Plant AS A GOING CONCERN By PUBLIC AUCTION AT OUR WOOLSTORE, Moorhouse ave., Christchurch. ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1960 AT 2.30 P.M. “Rakaia Island” consists of: Approx. 2276 Acres Freehold. Approx. 4300 Acres Catchment board Leasehold. Approx. 1000 Acres Crown Renewable Lease. 7576 Acres and comprise excellent Fattening, Grazing and Agricultural Land, all flat with over 1800 acres ploughable. Watered by wells to concrete troughs and river. Good shelter plantations.

There are approx. 48 paddocks giving access to areas of good Grazing country, bounded by streams, together with a number of small islands. NOTE: The Freehold is not fenced separately from the Catchment Board Leasehold SITUATION: 8 miles from Rakaia; 5 miles from Southbridge township and Railway: and 30 miles from Christchurch. Property extends almost from the Rakaia River Traffic Bridge on the main South road to the sea coast. Access by crossing from the North Bank of the Rakaia River at Dobbies Ford can, at most times, be made by car or Landrover. BUILDINGS: These are al! on the Freehold portion of the property and consist of : Dwelling containing 2 bedrooms. diningroom, kitchen, bathroom and storeroom. Electric light, electric range, hot and cold water, telephone. Shearers’ Quarters. Woolshed with electricity (holds 300 ewes), sheepyards. Large Hay Barn. Implement Shed. Stable and Granary. Smithy. Cowbvre Killing House. Woodshed. Fowlhouse. STOCK: Approx. 3600 breeding ewes in the wool. With agriculture the property has carried 4000 breeding ewes with replacements. but for the last four years has been used solely as a grazing run. PLANT: Full range of agricultural plant and implements, including two tractors and Landrover. CONDITIONS OF SALE: The Property, Stock and Plant are owned by a private Limited Company known as "Rakaia Island Run, Ltd.,” all the shares in which belong to the Estate of the late T. G. Pearse. The Sale and Purchase will therefore be effected by a transfer of the shares in the Company. DATE OF POSSESSION: November 30. 1960, or by agreement such earlier date as is practicable for a full muster of the stock. AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: "Rakaia Island’’ is unique in its situation and we know of no other comparable area of Sweet Sheep Fattening, Grazing and Agricultural Country so close to Christchurch. All fattening and supplementary feed, including ' splendid crops of lucerne hay. can be readily grown. The quality of Sheep and Wool produced in the past has been outstanding and the country lends itself to further progressive im- ; provement and development. The property is only being offered to wind up the Estate and is DEFINITELY FOR SALE. INSPECTION: AU arrangements to inspect MUST be made ’ strictly with the Auctioneers ■ only, who will provide transport. > For further particulars and conditions of sale. Apply to: DALGETY and CO.. LTD., ; Auctioneers. M.R.EJ.N.Z., Christchurch. ■ MESSRS DUNCAN. COTTERILL ' and CO., Cathedral square, Christchurch, Solicitors to the Estate. 3418 TAPR RICORDERS BORTEXION Tape Recorder, wearite deck, separate monitor amplifier. Reasonable offer. Foster Radio Service. 31 Manchester street. '1174 TAPE Recorder. Collaro. 3-speed. twin track, push button. Latest model. Special price. ’Phone 61-584.MTWS TAPE Recorder. First-class order. Reasonable offer. 80 Opawa rd.. Flat 3, ’Phone 88-229. 1193