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AUCTIONS DALGETY AND COMPANY LIMITED. ADDINGTON SALE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1960. STORE CATTLE, Special Entry: 35 Two and three-year-old Aberdeen Angus and Aberdeen Angus Cross Steers. 28 Two and three-year-old Hereford Steers. STORE SHEEP: Account MESSRS G. HAROLD PARSONS AND SON, Mt. Victoria, Ward. 130 Three Shear Halfbred Wethers. Blade shorn August, in fat and forward condition. Feet guaranteed sound. DALGETY and CO., LTD., Auctioneers, CHRISTCHURCH. 2583 DALGETY AND CO. LTD. COALGATE SALE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1960 Account CLIENT. 70 Halfbred Store Lambs, in fat and forward condition. Further entries of machinery, •undries, and stock solicited. DALGETY and CO. LTD., Auctioneers. CHRISTCHURCH. 2585 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 •nd 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 all 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. Cowbyre. 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 w’hich 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 Christ-

church. 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 improvement and development. The property is only being offered to wind up the Estate •nd is DEFINITELY FOR SALE INSPECTION: All 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.E.I.N.Z„ Christchurch. Or MESSRS DUNCAN, COTTER ILL and CO.. Cathedral Square, Christchurch, Solicitors to the Estate 3418 DALGETY AND COMPANY LTD. PROPERTIES FOR SALE 6000 ACRES: North Canterbury Sheep and Cattle Property. Complete range of improvements including excellent Homestead, married man’s quarters, shearers’ quarters, etc. Carrying 3850 halfbred sheep of which 2700 are ewes, besides 100 head of cattle. There are over 500 acres of flat land with Homestead, balance rideable hills. Well situated within one hour’s run from Christchurch. tooo ACRES: Nelson District. Freehold, together with Leasehold. Good residence with all conveniences, including el. , light, dual h.w., telephone, rural delivery and septic tank. Full range of farm buildings. Carrying over 1200 sheep and 80 head of cattle. Property is for sale as a Going Concern. Sole agents. 1000 ACRES: North Canterbury Grazing Property. Excellent Homestead with all conveniences and full range of firstclass buildings. Well subdivided by good fences. Permanent water supply. Carrying over 1000 sheep, mostly ewes, beside cattle. For further particulars apply: DALGETY and CO., LTD.. Land Department, MJLE.I.N.Z., Christchurch.