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AUCTIONS N-M-A ADDINGTON SALE TUESDAY, MARCH 17. 1964 Aiccount CLIENT (Who is relinquishing dairying because of ill health) THE FOLLOWING FRIESIAN OOWS: 4 Friesian Cows calved during the last few days. 6 Friesian Cows calved from early January. AM the above cows can be recommended as sound; are TB and CA tested and are second to fourth caivers. The balance of the herd ere springing and will be offered at a later date. NATIONAL MORTGAGE and AGENCY CO. OF N.Z., LTD. Auctioneers, CHRISTCHURCH. 3488 N-M-A PUBLIC LAND AUCTION MT. VERNON MT. VERNON 616 ACRES 616 ACRES FREEHOLD ON ACCOUNT OF EST. R. R. FURZE ST. MARTINS In Our LAND SALES ROOM, 187-189 CASHEL STREET, On THURSDAY, MARCH 26. 1964. AT 2.30 P.M. NATIONAL MORTGAGE and AGENCY COMPANY of N.Z., LTD., have been favoured with instructions from the Trustees of the Estate of the Late R. R. FURZE to offer by Public Auction the above property. SITUATION—3J miles from Cathedral square. The land extends from Hillsborough terrace to the Summit ro< 1 with 35 acres above the road. SUBDIVISIONS—Three main blocks, two small blocks, four paddocks fenced by good post and wire fences. WATER SUPPLY Good water dams and high pressure. BUILDINGS, ETC. Large Wooden Homestead in excellent repair with large sun veranda and containing four bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, lounge, dining-room, office, kitchen with electric range and stainless steel sink unit. Washhouse. Double Garage and Workshop, Garage, Wood and Coalshed, excellent Woolshed (two-stand 200 capacity) and Sheepyards. Dip, Sheep and Cattle Loading Yard, Hay and Grain Shed with Cow Bail, Fowlhouse, Small Glasshouse. PRESENT CARRYING CAP-ACITY-1000 Ewes, 100 Dry Sheep and winter grazes up to 150 head of Cattle. AUCTIONEER’S NOTE—It is indeed very seldom that such a handily situated and so attractive “one-man” grazing property is offered for public sale. The homestead which is situated at the end of Hillsborough terrace on an elevated and sheltered section is in excellent repair as are all of the outbuildings. All floor coverings remain. The garden being in so sheltered a position grows all types of citrus fruits. The late Mr Furze has farmed the property for 45 years and in that time he never overstocked it. The land grows excellent cocksfoot and clover, is free of noxious weeds and has no erosion. Lambing percentages average 110 per cent of which usually two-thirds go off the mothers fat. Usually up to 150 cattle are grazed during the winter and these do extremely well. The Rapaki track runs right along the fence line to the Summit road. This property enjoys all city amenities and being situated'on the perimeter of Christchurch City must be a very valuable piece of Real Estate In which to invest. TERMS—IO per cent on fall of hammer, balance cash on date of possession which will be April 30. 1964. Inspection MUST be arranged with : NATIONAL MORTGAGE and AGENCY CO. of N.Z., LTD., Licensed Land Salesman and Auctioneers, 187-189 CASHEL STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. Solicitors— Weston, Ward and Lascelles, Manchester street. 7075

COMPLETE DISPERSAL SALE OF ATWATER ROMNEY STUD ACCOUNT MR J. FERGUS MURRAY TAPANUI WEST OTAGO TO BE SOLD AT GORE SHOWGROUNDS MONDAY, 16th MARCH 1964 10.30 a.m. 500 TOP STUD ROMNEY EWES 500 Comprising 141 Two-tooth Ewes 359 Mixed Aged Ewes 8 STUD SIRES 8 THIS STUD WAS FOUNDED IN 1945 with top selected ewes from the famous “Clear View” Flock owned by Mr Murray's father the late Mr Alex S. Murray of Keith Hall, Mosgiel. Subsequent purchases of "Clear View” ewes and the use at Top Sires brought this Flock to its present very high standard. The "Atwater" Stud represents three Generations of intensified breeding and selection by the Murray family. Its dispersal is brought about solely for health reasons. ATWATER FEATURES LAMBING PERCENTAGES UP TO 150% FLEECE WEIGHTS REGULARLY AVERAGE 15LB PER EWE Progeny of Atwater Rams have won seven times and been placed six times in the West Otago Woolly Hogget Competition since 1951 Other awards include South Island Championship four times. The G. C. Wheeler Shield and the Penrose Gold Cup for the best woolied Ram at the 1954 Queens Royal Show. AUCTIONEERS IN CONJUNCTION DALGETY & N.Z. LOAN. WRIGHT, STEPHENSON & CO. LTD., CATALOGUES FROM THE AUCTIONEERS. AWT