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AUCTIONS 1562 ACRES FREEHOLD OXFORD SHEEP AND CATTLE GRAZING PROPERTY "BALD HILLS," GLENTUI ON ACCOUNT MR A. J. MACDONALD TO BE HELD IN OUR LAND SALES ROOM, CASHEL STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, ON TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 1970, at 3 p.m. We have been favoured with instructions from Mr Macdonald, who is retiring from farming because of advancing years, to offer this strong grazing unit as above. LOCATION 1562 acres comprising some flats, easy to medium downs and easy open tussock to bush line. 38 miles from Christchurch on tar-sealed Ashley Gorge Road, picturesquely situated astride and bounding the Gentui River, school bus 1 mile from gate, daily mail. SUBDIVISION AND WATER 8 main paddocks, developed in excellent grass and clover pasture with concrete and wooden post and wir fences totalling 240 icres: remainder undeveloped and tussock, ring fenced. Good water supply to all parts of the property mostly by permanent creeks and water holes. STOCK CARRIED 1200 Romney Cross Ewes 400 Dry Sheep 60 Dry Cattle HOMESTEAD Weatherboard dwelling with 3 bedrooms, lounge, living room, office, kitchen, laundry, bathroom serviced by septic tank, dual hot water, all set off by spacious verandha, in lovely setting of native and exotic trees, all fixed floor coverings included. BUILDINGS New 2-stand shearing shed with new shower dip and yards adjacent and good water supply, 2-bed men’s whare, implement shed. 1 garage, 4-roomed cottage in native bush setting by Glentui River. COVER AND POTENTIAL Mr Macdonald has developed up to 50 acres per year recently, topdressing with 2 cwt sulphur super and and 4 tons lime over a 10-year period. The resultant pastures are a delight to see and would carry at least 4 ewes to the acre. There are 50 acres new grass and turnips this year. A further 500 acres is capable of similar development and good results have been obtained from tussock top dressing. An air strip could be laid easily almost in the centre of the property with easy access. There is an excellent potential for cattle immediately on this property which is favoured with an average 45in rainfall. TERMS 10 per cent on the fall of the hammer, balance on date for possession, May 29, 1970. AUCTIONEERS NOTE Mr Macdonald has reluctantly decided that the time has come- to hand over to a younger man, and inspection will immediately assure such a buyer of the property’s potential. We know of no other grazing unit in Canterbury with such a prospective future, so well served by existing amenities and so close to a main centre, yet located in ideally picturesque surroundings. INSPECTION BY ARRANGEMENT WITH THE AUCTIONEERS ONLY Particulars and conditions of sale available from the vendor’s solicitors Messrs Wynn Williams and Co., Manchester Street, Christchurch, or N.Z. FARMERS’ CO-OP ASSN, LTD, M.R.E.I.N.Z. RANGIORA or CHRISTCHURCH. After Hours: Phone 6262, Rangipra; 47-336, Christchurch. 3355 PRELIMINARY AUCTION NOTICE 109 ACRES FREEHOLD TOWN MILK PROPERTY 104 GALLON MILK QUOTA GRESSONS ROAD, RANGIORA ON A/C MR W. L. HURFORI). Gressons Road, Rangiora, to be held in our land sales room, Rangiora, on Friday, May 15, 1970, at 2.15 p.m. For full description and further details see “The Press” Friday, April 24, 1970. THE N.Z. FARMERS’ CO-OP ASSN, LTD, RANGIORA AUCTIONEERS AND M.R.E.I.N.Z. ■ 3970_ FOUR DAY ADDINGTON MARKET Notice to farmers and purchasers The four day ADDINGTON MARKET SET DOWN. for 27, 28, 29, 30 April is now cancelled and replaced by a three day market as under: , Tuesday April 28 All prime stock including store pigs and dairy cattie. Wednesday, April 29 Store sheep and adult store cattle Thursday April 30 • All store calves. North Canterbury Stock and Station Agents Association. 3263