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Press, Volume XCIX, Issue 29324, 1 October 1960, Page 32

AUCTIONS THE FARMERS’ THE FARMERS' IMPORTANT LAND AUCTION OF DARFIELD FATTENING AND CROPPING PROPERTY On Account of MR J. D. GALLAGHER 300 ACRES OF FREEHOLD LAND AND IMPROVEMENTS to be sold in THE FARMERS’ LAND SALE ROOM, CASHEL STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, on WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER If. 1960, AT 2.45 P.M. NOTE: THE FREEHOLD PROPERTY. OF 307 ACRES. ON ACCOUNT OF THE J. A. GALLAGHER TRUST. IS WITHDRAWN FROM PUBLIC AUCTION. HAVING BEEN SOLD BY PRIVATE TREATY.W have been instructed by Mr J. D. Gallagher to offer by Public Auction his compact fattening and cropping property of 300 acres of freehold land, situated 28 miles west of Christchurch, in the favourably known and aJiEA after DARFIELD IMPROVEMENTS: HOMESTEAD: A completely renovated . and re-decorated Roughcast Dwelling. 3 bedrooms with large built-in wardrobes, living room with space heater. Lounge with modern tile surround, open fire, tastefully decorated: kitchen with modern fittings and modern Shacklock Electric Stove. Ultra-modern bathroom. Washhouse and storeroom; shower cabinet in washhouse. There is a wealth of cupboards throughout the house, and all appointments are of a high standard. Septic tank and dual hot water. The surroundings are pleasant, with attractive gardens and lawns. WOOLSHED: 200-250 sheep capacity. , IMPLEMENT SHED. GRANARY, WORKSHOP and BALER SHED. HAYBARN: 2300 bale capacity. SHEEPYARDS: Recently renovated and renewed. SUBDIVISION: There are 14 Main Paddocks, subdivided mainly by gorse and wire and post standard and wire fences. Several young shelter belts have been planted in recent years. WATER SUPPLY: Water in every paddock supplied by pounty races. LAND: Good free silty loam, capable of growing any cereal crop and small seeds. SOME OF THE BEST FATTENING COUNTRY IN CANTERBURY PASTURES: 45 acres Lucerne. 55 acres Lucerne, Cocksfoot and Grass Mixture. 20 acres 1-year Grass and Clovers. 20 acres 2-year Grass and Clovers. 107 acres good older Pastures. 30 acres Greenfeed to go into Turnips. 23 acres worked to go into Rape. CARRYING CAPACITY: When worked as one unit, this block carried: 1000 Ewes. 200 Dry Sheep. 400 Lambs bought in and fattened. Very little wheat has been grown in recent years. AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: In recent years, very few farms in this favourable locality have come on the market. This unit constitutes a rare opportunity to those who are on the lookout for a HIGH PRODUCING. COMPACT FARM. DARFIELD IS RECOGNISED AS ONE OF THE BEST FATTENING. SMALL SEEDS AND CROPPING AREAS IN CANTERBURY.

The buildings are good, and the pastures are of a high standard. All lambs are fattened early. In addition, laihbs are bought in and fattened. Lamb weights, 321 b; and there are usually no more than 2 per cent, seconds. Good yields of Ryegrass and Clover are obtained, and in a drought last year wheat yielded 50 bushels per acre. This sale presents an opportunity to buy a property little over 30 minutes’ drive from Christchurch, on the Main West Coast road, an opportunity that may not arise again in the near future. 1 We consider this farm one of the best we have had the pleasure of selling in this district for many years, and would earnestly recommend inspection. PLEASE NOTE: INSPECTION STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT WITH THE AUCTIONEERS ONLY. TERMS QF SALE AND POSSESSION: In accordance with the Conditions of Sale as prepared by , the Solicitors for the Vendors. Messrs Bates, Edgar, and Wills. 72 Gloucester street, Christchurch. OFFERS PRIOR TO PUBLIC AUCTION; WE ARE PREPARED TO DISCUSS WITH THE VENDORS AND THEIR SOLICITORS. OFFERS FROM THOSE IN A POSITION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT WHICH WILL ENABLE THE VENDORS TO SECURE EARLY POSSESSION OF “RAKAHURI.” For full particulars and Conditions of Sale, apply: N.Z. FARMERS’ CO-OP. ASSN., x LTD., Stock and Station Agents. Cashel street, Christchurch. Telephone 77-670. After hours 55-049. Solicitors for the Vendor: MESSRS BATES, EDGAR and WILLS, Barristers and Solicitors, 72 Gloucester street, Christchurch. Telephone 62-439. 2484 THE FARMERS’ THE FARMERS’ FARM PROPERTIES FOR PRIVATE SALE PURAU—IS ACRES and an Excellent Residence. Would make good Guest House. Also suitable for MOTELS, MARKET GARDENING, FRUIT GROWING or DAIRYING. Would suit farmer retiring. Within 1] miles of Diamond Harbour and should have subdivisions] value. FLAT LAND. HOON HAY—4O ACRES. Excellent dairying or cropping land, with possible future sub land, with possible future subdivision value. HAWARDEN—6OO ACRES, Fattening and cropping property. Excellent improvements, and good returns. RANGIORA—9O ACRES. Town Milk Supply. Good quota. PREBBLETON—SI ACRES. Excellent dairying and Cropping Land. Suitable for horse training, establishment. LE BONS BAY—IB9 ACRES. Dairying. 40 Cows and replacements. Priced to Sell. For further particulars please apply: N.Z. FARMERS’ CO-OP. ASSN., LTD.. Cashel street, Christchurch. ’Phone 77-670. After hours 55-049. 2523 WANI Ad* uave proven mem selves so profitable and inexpensive that they have become a household and business necessity . . Read and use the Want Ads Lin “The Press* every