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AUCTIONS ® SHEFFIELD VALLEY PUBLIC AUCTION OF 170 ACRES FREEHOLD ON ACCOUNT OF MR G. W. CUMMINGS ON FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 1965. AT 2.15 P.M. IN OUR LAND SALES ROOM, 187/189 CASHEL STREET. NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND AGENCY CO. OF N.Z., LTD have been favoured with instructions from MR G. W. CUMMINGS to offer for sale bv PUBLIC AUCTION (unless sold privately beforehand), his property situated in Sheffield Valley and known as “AWATERE.” The property is subdivided into 11 paddocks by gorse and wire fences, and has an ample water supply for creeks and springs. Improvements consist of a wooden house containing 2 bedrooms, lounge, dining room, kitchenette with all mod. cons., bathroom, wash-house. Garage, manure Shed and workshop, wool shed, sheep yards, cow shed and dip. At present there are 11 acres rape and grass, 16 acres turnips and Italian. 9 acres turnips —balance in good grass. Rainfall averages 35 inches. Rates: approx. £2O. AUCTIONEERS NOTE: This property is situated on the Coalgate road 4i miles from Sheffield. 41 miles from Coalgate and 40 miles from Christchurch. Normal carrying capacity 500 sheep. The sale of this property presents an opportunity to a farmer to purchase a good block of "run-off" country, or is a great opportunity for a man with limited capital to purchase a holding where he could gain outside work to supplement his income. TERMS: 10 per cent on fall of the hammer—balance cash on date of possession, which is one month after date of sale. Further particulars and arrangement for inspection on application to: NATIONAL MORTGAGE and AGENCY CO. of N.Z.. LTD., Licensed Land Agents and Auctioneers. CHRISTCHURCH or DARFIELD.

Solicitors for the Vendor: MESSRS RALPH THOMPSON, SHAW. ATKINSON and REA, 168-170 Hereford street, CHRISTCHURCH. 2479 ® IMPORTANT LAND AUCTION REALISATION OF FIRST CLASS NORTH CANTERBURY MIXED FARM 332 ACRES FREEHOLD MASONS FLAT, HAWARDEN KNOWN AS "LITTLEDALE" ON FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 1965, AT 2.30 p.m. (If not sold previously by Private Treaty) On Account of MR W. J. CRACROFT-WILSON PYNE, GOULD, GUINNESS LTD. have received instructions to offer for sale by Public Auction in their Cashel Street Land Sales Rooms as above: “UTTLEDALE” comprises an area of 332 acres freehold situated at Masons Flat, Hawarden, on the Hawarden-Heathstock rd., approximately 6 miles Hawarden Township, Rail, and 60 miles Christchurch. School Bus passes gate to Primary and High Schools at Hawarden. The property is in two terraces, varies from first class Agricultural Land to sweet, healthy sheep country which is ideal for lucerne. Excellent stock shelter is provided by sheltered gullies, and the lower terrace. Subdivided into 22 paddocks by mainly standard and wire and post, wire and batten fences, water is provided in all paddocks by the North Branch of the Waipara river and concrete troughs. COVER38 Acres Wheat 21 Acres Algerian Oats (green feed) 45 Acres Lucerne 24 Acres New Grass 22 Acres Second-year Grass Balance good grass and clover pasture. STOCK: Carrying--800 Corriedale Ewes 250 Ewe Hoggets 50 Wethers and Rami Plus Crop BUILDINGS—-WELL-BUILT HOMESTEAD in good order, comprising 4 bedrooms, sun room, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom and laundry, al! under one roof, conveniences include dual hot water, electric range, Dishmaster, washing machine and electric night-store heaters. Inside toilet and septic tank. Adjacent buildings include store room and new motor shed. FARM BUILDINGS include— Woolshed. Sheep Yards, large implement Shed with Loft. Two Hay Barns (1800 and 1000 bales), whare with conveniences. AUCTIONEERS’ NOTE— The Auction of “Littledale" offers prospective buyers the opportunity of acquiring a very desirable one-man mixed hold, ing in this well-favoured area. The farm is adaptable to all classes of farming, is situated in a good rainfall area, the present owner has irrigated approximately 50 acres. Stock do exceptionally well, wool weights average better than 101 b per sheep, and wheat yields of up to 72 bus. to the acre have been harvested. The homestead is well sited and buildings are adequate for the working of the property. It is only on account of the vendor having purchased a larger property that “Littledale” is being offered for sale. Inspection strictly by arrange, ment with the Auctioneers. For further details apply: PYNE. GOULD. GUINNESS LTD., Auctioneers and Licensed Land Agents, CHRISTCURCH. HAWARDEN, and BRANCHES. Solicitors: Messrs Duncan , Cotterell, and Co., Cathedral square, Christchurch. 2475