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AUCTIONS DALGETY AND COMPANY T JM7TWI ADDINGTON SALE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18. 1960. STORE CATTLE: Account MESSRS M. C. and ARTHUR HYDE. •“Cathill” Ethelton: 18 3-year-old Aberdeen Angus Shorthorn Cross Steers off tussock and in forward condition. STORE SHEEP: MESSRS G. HAROLD PARSONS and SON, “Benmore,” Marlborough: 65 2 and 3-shear half-bred Wethers, blade shorn August. In fat and forward condition. DALGETY and COMPANY, LTD. Auctioneers, CHRISTCHURCH. 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 i AT OUR WOOLSTORE, Moorhouse ave M Christchurch. ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19. 1960 AT 2.30 P.M. “Rakaia Island” consists of: Approx. 2276 Acfes Freehold. Approx. 4300 Acres Catchment board Leasehold. Approx. 1000 Acres Crown Renewable Lease. ( 7576 Acres ■ and comprise excellent Fatten- . ing, 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. ) l Access by crossing from the North Bank of the Rakaia River at. Dobbies Ford can, at most 1 times, be made by car or Land--5 rover. I 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, i hot and cold water, teleI phone. 5 Shearers’ Quarters. I Woolshed . with electricity I (holds 300 ewes), sheepyards. Large ‘Hay Barn. ; Implement Shed. 1 Stable and Granary. ’ Smithy. r Cowbyre. » Killing House. : Woodshed. Fowlhouse. ! STOCK: Approx. 3600 breeding ewes in the wool. With agriI culture the property has carried • 4000 breeding ewes with replaces ments, but for the last four years - has been used solely as a grazing run. PLANT: Full range of agrir cultural plant and implements, r including two tractors and Land- . rover. CONDITIONS OF SALE: The » Property, Stock and Plant are owned by a private Limited > Company known as "Rakaia f Island Rim, Ltd.,” all the shares t in which belong to the Estate of the late T. G. Pearse. The Sale and Purchase will I therefore be effected by a transt fer of the shares in the Company. f DATE OF POSSESSION: No- ■ vember 30, 1960, or by agreement ■ such earlier date as Is practics able for a full muster of the . stock. AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: “Rar kaia Island” is unique in its situ- . atlon and we know of no other comparable area of Sweet Sheep Fattening, Grazing and Agriculr tural Country so close to Christ- ‘ church. All fattening and > supplementary feed, including f splendid crops of lucerne hay. j can be readily grown. The t quality of Sheep and Wool produced in the past hasjaeen out- ’ standing and the country lends itself to further progressive im- ’ provement and development. The property is only being , offered to wind dp the Estate ; and 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.1.N.Z., Christchurch. Or ' MESSRS DUNCAN, COTTERILL ' and CO.. Cathedral square, i Christchurch, Solicitors to the Estate. 3418 : DALGETY AND CO. LTD. ! PROPERTIES FOR SALE , 1 5000 ACRES: North Island Sheep and Cattle Grazing Property, mostly rideable hills with : heavy flats. Carrying 3750 sheep of which 2500 are ewes, also 636 cattle including 270 breeding cows. 7-roomed Homestead, Cottage and complete range of outbuildings. 1927 ACRES: NELSON DISTRICT, approx. 543 acres ■ Freehold, balance LJ.P. Rental £2O 5s 6d p.a. Situated approx. 45 miles from Nelson, six miles from School; school bus at gate. Buildings comprise 3-bedroom Dwelling, 2-roomed Bach, garage, woolshed, and 2 haysheds. Carrying 1000 sheep, of which 541 are ewes, besides approx. 45 cattle. Full range of Plant. For sale as a Going Concern. 1000 ACRES: North Canterbury Grazing Property. Homestead with all conveniences and full range of first-class buildings. Well subdivided by good fences. Permanent water supply. Carrying over 1000 sheep, mostly ewes, besides cattle. • 700 ACRES: Excellent Sheepfattening land. Full range of improvements including 4bedroom House with all conveniences, E.L., telephone and septic tank. New woolshed, large haybarn, tractor and I implement sheds, sheepyards and dip. This well-developed property grows excellent lucerne and can practically all be irrigated. In addition there are 450 acres of Leasehold. Rent £22 10s per annum. Carries approx. 2000 ewes, also dry sheep. Well situated within 30 miles of Christchurch. For further particulars, apply: DALGETY AND CO.. LTD., Land Department, M.R.E.I.NuE., Christchurch. nn