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Press, Volume CX, Issue 32322, 13 June 1970, Page 37

AUCTIONS PUBLIC AUCTION 837 ACRES 1 ROOD 33.8 PERCHES “WAIKOKO” WELL KNOWN CATTLE AND SHEEP GRAZING AND FATTENING PROPERTY BIRDLINGS FLAT ON ACCOUNT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE ESTATE, LATE S. W. BIRDLING TO BE OFFERED FOR SALE IN OUR LAND SALES ROOM CASHEL STREET ON JULY I, 1970, At 3.00 p.m. We have been instructed by the trustees of the Estate S. W. Birdling to offer for sale by Public Auction this well known Birdlings Flat, Cattle and Sheep grazing and fattening property. SITUATION: Situated on the Main AkarOa highway 28 miles drive from Christchurch City. It has the School bus and rural mail delivery at the gate and being so close to Christchurch enjoys all the city amenities including close proximity to Addington sale yards. SUBDIVISION: This property which is divided into 3 main blocks, and 12 smaller holding paddocks by post and wire fencing, is in good permanent grass and clovers, running to open healthy tussock country on the hill blocks. Approximately 200 acres of the property consisting of lake flats and rich valley soils is capable of being worked with a wheel tractor and in the past, lucerne has been successfully grown and harvested. WATER SUPPLY: The main block is well watered by a creek (which runs the length of the property), dams and numerous springs on the bill blocks, giving adequate water to all paddocks, and these could be adapted to a reticulated system if required. PRODUCTION: Sheep 1200 Romney Cross Ewes. 200 Romney Cross Hoggets. 50 Rams, killers, etc. 1450 Cattle 40 Mixed aged breeding cows. 7 Steers. 47 In addition to the above, the normal programme has included the buying in of 40 in-calf cows and 200 hoggets. All stock sold off the property has been sold fat. HOMESTEAD: Weatherboard and iron roof dwelling with kitchen, living room lounge, 4 bedrooms, laundry, bathroom, all electric, and septic tank. This home has been well maintained, is very spacious, and is fully carpeted. Water is supplied by a well and water pressure pump. BUILDINGS: Two stand electric shearing shed capable of holding 300 sheep, hayshed, implement shed, truck and tractor shed, cattle yards loading ramp and 2 sets of sheep yards. TERMS ■ THE VENDORS ARE PREPARED TO LEAVE UP TO 50 PER CENT OF THE PURCHASE PRICE ON FIRST MORTGAGE TO AN APPROVED PURCHASER. ORDER OF SALE: The property will first be offered for sale as a whole being 837 acres 1 rood 33.8 perches and if it does not reach the reserve will be offered in 2 blocks as follows: LOT 2: 776 acres 2 roods 36.8 perches. Freehold. LOT 3: 60 acres 2 roods 37 perches L.I.P. AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Waikoko, which has been in the Birdling family since 1860 has never been offered for sale on the open market Mr Stan Birdling has conservatively farmed the property for the last 47 years and was well known for the excellent stock he sold at the

local sales. The property which is well tracked has had no topdressing for the last 15 years and with its excellent balance of warm winter tussock country and heavy fertile flats would readily respond to further subdivision and topdressing. Very seldom do we have the opportunity to offer for sale a property such as this only 28 miles from Christchurch. The Trustees have shown their confidence in the unit by offering favourable mortgage terms and we recommend an early inspection to those interested in obtaining a strong sheep and cattle unit. INSPECTION STRICTLY BY , APPOINTMENT WITH AUCTIONEERS. FOR FURTHER PARTICULARS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE APPLY TO: GUARDIAN TRUST AND EXECUTORS CO. OF N.Z. LTD, 137-139 Hereford Street, Christchurch. or N.Z. FARMERS’ CO-OP ASSN, LTD, PH 71-699 Cashel Street, Christchurch. SOLICITORS FOR THE VENTOR: MEARES, WILLIAMS, HOLMES, AND BROKER BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS Hereford Street, Christchurch. 3284

ADDINGTON SALE TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 1970 STORE LAMBS 11 A.M. COMMENCING 11 AM. We will offer— On account of MR R« J- SLOSS, Domett: 70 Romney Ewe Lambs. In wool, right in feet and drenched. N.Z. FARMERS’ CO-OP. ASSN, LTD, Auctioneers, Christchurch. 3605 PRELIMINARY NOTICE PUBLIC AUCTION 40 ACRES AND DWELLING PIGEON BAY Account: ESTATE LATE J. D. CORRIGALL, AND MRS M. M. CORRIGALL To be offered by public auction on Tuesday, July 7, at 3 p.m. Further details in next Saturday’s issue of "The Press.” N.Z. FARMERS’ CO-OP ASSN, LTD, Cashel Street, Christchurch. M.R.E.I.N.Z. Phone 71-699.