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Press, Volume C, Issue 29674, 18 November 1961, Page 32

AUCTIONS' THE FARMERS’ THE FARMERS' In Conjunction with j PYNE. GOULD. GUINNESS j LTD. IMPORTANT REALISATION of one of NORTH CAVTERBVRYS OUTSTANDING GRAZING AND FATTENING PROPERTIES. I "BROOKDALE” "BROOKDALE" PARNASSUS PARNASSUS 2624 ACRES 2624 ACRESI 2624 ACRES 2624 ACRES FREEHOLD CARRYING j 4280 SHEEP 287 CATTLE 4280 SHEEP 287 CATTLE' TOGETHER WITH EXCELLENT AND EXTENSIVE RANGE OF BUILDINGS. WEDNESDAY, NOV. 22, 1961, I AT 2.30 P.M. THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS' CO OP. ASSN., LTD., in con , junction with PYNE, GOULD, GUINNESS LTD., Have been instructed by the Owners to offer for sale by ; Public Auction In the N.Z. Farmers' Land ; Sale Room, Cashel street, . Christchurch, As above. The well and favourably I known "BROOKDALE ESTATE" is situated 80 miles north of i Christchurch on the main 1 Christchurch-Picton Highway. I BL. ILDINGS ■ An attractive homestead of! I’a storeys, comprising 7 bedrooms. large lounge. dining room, office. 2 bathrooms, sun j porch and sun veranda, laundry and car port. Detached garage.; men’s room, wood and coal house, store shed and fowlhouse The homestead is in a most at-) tractive setting of shrubs and j English and native trees. MANAGER’S HOUSE:

Modern bungalow of 2 bedrooms. sunroom, living room, kitchen, bathroom and laundry. Electric and fuel range, dual hot water, septic tank and garage. MARRIED COUPLES QU AR- . TERS: 2 Bedrooms, Living room, kitchen, bathroom and laundry, i septic tank. SINGLE MEN’S QUARTERS: 3 Bedrooms, bathroom and Jaundry. Septic tank. Detached sitting room. WOOLSHED-GRAN AR Y: Iron construction. concrete floor underneath. 400 Sheep* capacity This shed has only: bqpn built in recent years. I SHEEP YARDS. Large yards, including branding races. UTILITY SHED: Stable loose box. implement and store shed combir.eo IMPLEMENT AND TRACTOR SHED: SMALL IMPLEMENT SHED AND OIL SHED: HAY BARNS: 2 Barns each with 3000 bale capacity SLAUGHTER HOUSE: COW BYRE: LAND: There are approximately 1400 acres of flats and ploughable downs which grow excellent fattening and wintering crops. Much of this area is capable growing good cereal crops and small seeds. Approximately j 1200 acres of first-class native Showing a good cover of cocksfoot and white clover. PASTURE: Approximately. 120 acres fallow. 1250 acres pasture. 1200 acres native, with an! abundance of cocksfoot ! and white clover. Very little topdressing has • been carried out in recent years I and there is no doubt that pro- ■ duction could be immensely increased with further topdressing. SUBDIVISION: Two main tussock blocks and j 35 main paddocks. Post, standard and post batten and wire ) fences in very good condition SHELTER: The homestead and buildings are particularly well sheltered by numerous shelter belts and mature trees. A feature of this property is the judicious planting that has been carried out for farm shelter. WATER SUPPLY: Mainly from natural springs and by pressure pump to troughs in the homestead paddocks. CARRYING CAPACITY 1961 WINTERING: 2380 Corriedale Ewes 1230 Corriedale Ewe Hoggets S®o Wether Hoggets 340 Dry Sheep 70 Rams ♦3B<i 86 Breeding Cows 49 Two-year-old Heifers 35 Yearling Heifers 28 Three-year-old Steers 47 Two-year-old Steers 38 Yearling Steers 4 Bulls

Up to 2800 Ewes have been carried in recent years. The present carrying capacity is con-, servative. and with further de- j velopment and topdressing, both ; sheep and cattle numbers could ) be greatly increased. The lambs; are fattened on the property.' and the cattle are sold as fats. I. AUCTIONEERS NOTE: "BROOKDALE" Is well known as being one of ’ the best grazing and fattening properties in North Canterbury. Returns, although very good, could be greatly increased, and it is seldom that a property with such easy potential comes on the market. The improvements are good, and little, if any. capital expenditure is required The surplus breeding stock from Brookdale meets a ready market, and the woo! invariably brings near the top prices. The realisation of this well-' known property gives prospective buyers an opportunity to acquire one of North Canterbury’s most attractive holdings The vendors are prepared to leave a substantial sum on First Mortgage at the current rate of interest to an approved purchaser. POSSESSION JAN. 31. 1962. INSPECTION STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT WITH THE AUCTIONEERS ONLY. TERMS OF SALE: In accordance with the Conditions of Sale prepared by the vendors’ solicitors. Messrs Weston Ward and Lascelles. For full particulars and arrangements to inspect apply . PYNE GOULD. GUINNESS ! LTD.. Stock and Station Agents, I Cashel street, Christchurch. or NZ. FARMERS’ CO-OP. ASSN , LTD.. Stock and Station Agents. Cashel street, Christchurch. Members of the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand. Solicitors for the Vendors: Messrs Weston, Ward and Lascelles. Barristers and Solicitors, 152 Manchester street, Christchurch.