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Press, Volume CV, Issue 31042, 23 April 1966, Page 42

AUCTIONS IMPORTANT PUBLIC AUCTION OF DESIRABLE FATTENING AND SMALL SEEDS PROPERTY t - SKI 338 Acres, 0 Roods, 34 Perches I FREEHOLD ; OXFORD I I ON ACCOUNT OF:— t ESTATE LATE JOHN RODGER TAYLOR ' ON FRIDAY, APRIL 29,1966, AT 1.30 p.m. t IN THE MEMORIAL HALL, HIGH STREET, RANGIORA. : NATIONAL MORTGAGE & AGENCY CO. OF N.Z. LTD., in conduction with N.Z. FARMERS’ CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY and DALGETY & NEW ZEALAND LOAN having been favoured with instructions i received from the administrators of the ESTATE LATE i JOHN RODGER TAYLOR are pleased to offer for sale by PUBLIC AUCTION this attractive fattening and small seeds property. SUBDIVISIONAL OFFERING. The property will be initially offered as one unit (338 acres 0 roods 34 i perches). If it fails to reach the reserve price it will ' be offered as two Lots. Each lot being subject to a reserve price, and conditional upon the other lot being sold. LOT 1. (Homestead Block) comprising 107 acres freehold, being Lot 7 on D.P. 4633, part of R.S. 17223, and 18277, Blk VI Oxford S.D. and contained in C.T. 304/148. Lot 1 is situated on Woodstock Road, View Hill, 7 miles by sealed road from Oxford, and 35 miles from Christchurch. It adjoins the View Hill Domain. Primary School (1 mile), D.H.S. at Oxford, school bus available. Rural Mail delivery daily. The land could be described as being of a good medium to heavy silt loam. It Is in excellent heart, and has received adequate phosphate and lime over latter years. The whole property is sown down in highest quality English grasses. Lot 1 is subdivided into 10 paddocks by sound concrete post and wire permanent fences. There is a good water supply from county races and a pump on the property. A feature is the excellent shelter afforded to practically the whole of the property by well established plantations. BUILDINGS: DWELLING: New three bedroom summerhill stone home, with all modern conveniences, dual hot water, shower, built-in wardrobes and cupboards. Well designed, sited, and finished. This home is still in the process of being built, but it will be completed less wall papering and floor coverings by the date of possession. OTHER BUILDINGS: 2 stand woolshed, sheepyards, dip, implement sheds (2), haybarns (2), whare. LOT 2. 231 acres and 34 perches freehold, being Lots 23 and 24 of Reserve 2331, Block XI Oxford S.D. and contained in C.T. 191/214. Lot 2 is situated on Browns Rock Road. The land could be described as being of good medium silt loam. It is free-draining, and is regarded as being good early country. This property is subdivided into 12 paddocks by mainly good quality post and wire, and gorse and wire permanent fences. Water supply is by county race. PRESENT COVER: Approx. 25 acres Swedes, 21 acres Rape and New Grass, 35 acres New Grass, U/S barley, 38 acres 1-year-old permanent pasture, 43 acres 2-year-old permanent pasture, 25 acres 3-year-old permanent pasture, 38 acres older pasture. All pastures are in very good condition. BUILDINGS: The only buildings on Lot 2 are a large hay/implement shed, and an old house. CARRYING CAPACITY (338 acres): 1200 m/a Romney Ewes, 300 Ewe Hoggets, 20 acres small seeds, with occasional crops of wheat, and barley. The whole property has received up to 8 ton of Lime per acre and 2cwt to 4cwt of fertiliser per annum. AUCTIONEERS’ NOTE: This most attractive oneman fattening unit is situated in a district of Canterbury which is well known for its favourable summer , capacity. The property is in excellent heart. It has sound fences, and is well sheltered and with a very attractive new home included it must appeal to a wide , range of prospective purchasers. In the event of the 338 acres not reaching the 1 vendors' reserve, they are prepared to offer each of the j two separate titles separately. These smaller areas will i undoubtedly appeal to existing landowners in the Oxford district wishing to strengthen their own holdings. POSSESSION: 30th May, 1966. I I TERMS: 10 per cent on fall of hammer, balance cash on date of possession. 1 i For further particulars and arrangements for in- 1 spection please consult the joint auctioneers: NATIONAL MORTGAGE & AGENCY CO. OF N.Z. LTD., , Phone 69-359, Christchurch. After hours 517,537. 1 N.Z. FARMERS’ CO-OPERATIVE ASSOC. OF CANTER- I BURY, ’Phone 45, Rangiora. After hours 62. DALGETY & N.Z. LOAN LTD., l ’Phone 62-079, Christchurch. After hours 518-522. M.R.E.I.N.Z. Solicitors for the Vendors: Messrs Weston Ward & Lascelles, 152 Manchester Street, CHRISTCHURCH. 3676 NIGHT and DAY INCLUDING WEEK-ENDS OTieJrw “ANSAFONE” SERVICE Is available at all Times. To assist in accuracy, Advertisers - ’ are advised to SPEAK CLEARLY and SPELL-OUT names. t SUNDAYS 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. f Personal Operator Service ’ DIAL 50-199 AgHV (5 Direct Lines)