Page 44 Advertisements Column 8

Press, Volume CIV, Issue 30895, 30 October 1965, Page 44

AUCTIONS OUTSTANDING OTAGO SHEEP, CATTLE & AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY OF 57,343 ACRES Known as "WALTER PEAK" STATION FOR SUE BY PUBLIC AUCTION AS A GOING CONCERN FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17th, 1965, AT 2 P.M., AGRICULTURAL HALL, CRAWFORD STREET. DUNEDIN. DALGETY AND NEW ZEALAND LOAN, LTD. Have been favoured with instructions from Mr C. T. Herron, who is transferring his interests to Australia, to offer as above this particularly desirable property. SITUATION: Lake Wakatipu, 9 miles Queenstown by boat (40 minutes). All stock and produce carried by steamer which services the property twice weekly during the winter, and three times in the summer. An excellent launch charter service is also available. All major roads from Queenstown to other parts of province are tar-sealed and the area is well serviced by a good airfield, railhead at Kingston, which connects with Railway Steamer direct to Walter Peak. A dry weather road connects the property to Centre Hill (distance 60 miles). AREA: The property consists of:— 1252 Acres Freehold. 91 Acres L.I.P. 56,000 Acres Pastoral Leave (33 years 1.7.58). SUBDIVISION and CONDITION: FREEHOLD Is subdivided Into 37 paddocks by good fences. Watered by either running stream or access to Lake. LEASEHOLD subdivided into Blocks which are also well fenced and serviced with internal roads, making the five Mustering Huts easily accessible by Land Rover —reading 60 miles. There is 10 miles, 67 chains of new fencing on the property together with 3 miles 70 chains of reconditioned. These being approximate. PASTURES and CROPS: 667 Acres have been sown in Cert. Ryegrass and Clover Mixture. 100 Acres further to be sown this season. 170 Acres in Wheat. 100 Acres Ridged Swedes. 150 Acres under cultivation. Last season 3200 Sacks Wheat, Oats, White Clover and Ryegrass were harvested, and approx. 3000 Bales Meadow Hay. STOCK; SHEEP: X 5500 Mixed age Ewes. 2500 Mixed-sex Hoggets. 4930 4, 6 and 8-th. Wethers. 170 Rams. These are bred from Lincoln Merino Rams and a heavy culling programme over recent years has resulted in a young Ewe flock. CATTLE: 91 2, 3 and 4yr.-old Hereford Breeding Cows. 34 Mixed sex Yearlings. 50 Calves. 4 Bulls (Herefords). A first-class line of Herefords and the Polled Hereford Bulls at present being used are from “Nithdale” and “Holmes” Studs. BUILDINGS: HOMESTEAD: Fve large bedrooms, spacious lounge, Dining-room, good-sized kitchen, large hall, all enclosed by verandahs, which lie beautifully to the sun. Situated on Lakeside amidst most attractive surroundings of shrubs, flowering trees and mature plantation (900 trees). There is a good continuous water supply. A diesel motor in good order generates the power supply allowing the use of washing machines and home appliances. OTHER ACCOMMODATION: Men’s quarters for permanent and casual. Showers and bathroom, cookshop, shearers’ quarters (separate bathroom). Two houses for married staff. OUTBUILDINGS: Woolshed (800-900 Sheep), large Implement shed, Large Hangar suitable for Hay Barn PLANT: An extensive range of plant including five Wheel Tractors, one Crawler (with blade), four Trucks, Two Land Rovers, Front-end Loader, Hay Loader Fork-lift, new Holland Baler and wide range of Implements, plus 36ft Launch “Lion” (with Grey Marine Motor). RATES: Lake County £341/9/-, Including Catchment. Rabbit Board £538. Rent, £412 p.a. POSSESSION APRIL 30th, 1966. WCTIONEER'S NOTE: A tremendous development programme has been carried out by the Vendor during recent years in reading, fencing and regrassing. A substantial Romney Flock could be run on the flat country and there is little doubt that the Cattle Herd could immediately be Increased to at least 500 Cows. This property has a great potential and has always been regarded as one of the best runa in the Lakes District. Further particulars and Conditions of sale may be obtained from the Vendor’s Solicitors, Messrs Cook, Allan and Cook, Dunedin, or the Sole Agents. INSPECTION ONLY BY ARRANGEMENT WITH THE AUCTIONEERS, DALGETY AND NEW ZEALAND LOAN, LTD. DUNEDIN, CROMWELL, ALEXANDRA OR BRANCHES. Members of Real Estate Institute of N.Z. 233: lessees LAND AUCTION PRELIMINARY NOTICE OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY FOR DAIRY AND CROPPING FARMERS 30 ACRES LINCOLN 134 ACRES SPRINGSTON FREEHOLD LAND AND IMPROVEMENTS TO BE SOLD ON ACCOUNT C. H. and G. K. HEYWOOD ON WEDNESDAY THE 24TH NOVEMBER AT 2.30 pin. IN OUR LAND SALES ROOM CASHEL STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. Full particulars In next Saturday’s Press. N.Z. FARMERS’ CO-OP. ASSN. LTD STOCK & STATION AGENTS, CHRISTCHURCH M.R.E.I.N.Z. 3575