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Auctions | REAL estate I IMPORTANT AUCTION ANNOUNCEMENT "GRASMERE STATION” CASS (10,661 HECTARES) 26,344 ACRES HISTORIC SHEEP AND CATTLE STATION To be offered for sale BY PUBLIC AUCTION on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1976, AT 2.30 P.M. IN OUR LAND SALES ROOM, 193 CASHEL STREET. CHRISTCHURCH, On Account of: MESSRS D. and I. A. McLEOD SITUATION: On State Highway 73 (Arthurs Pass Highway) 78 miles from Christchurch, 38 miles from Sheffield and 20 miles from Arthurs Pass. Excellent access to all parts of the Station from the tarseal highway. LAND TENURE: 557.2 hectares (1378 acres) Freehold 2156.1 hectares (5328 acres) Crown Lease, 5242.2 hectares (12.953 acres) University Lease, 1037.2 hectares (2560 acres) Pastoral Occupation Licence, 1668.3 hectares (4125 acres) National Park Lease. BUILDINGS: Historic Homestead dating back to 1858 (3000 sq. ft). Has been well maintained, 4 large bedrooms and full range of other usual offices. Concrete Block Cottage 10 y.o. (1000 sq. ft), 2 bedrooms. Weatherboard Married Couples Cottage, 3 bedrooms. 10 Stand Woolshed, Shearer Quarters (7 double rooms), Shepherds Hut (2 b/r.), 5 Bay Stable, Feed Shed, 2 Implement Sheds, Truck Shed, Wood Shed and Store Shed. All well maintained. STOCK: 4120 Mixed Age Corriedaie Ewes (due to commence lambing October 20), 2875 Mixed Age Corriedaie Wethers, 1860 Mixed Sex Corriedaie Hoggets, 112 Mixed Age Corriedaie Rams, 230 Mixed Age Angus Cows, 70 Yearling Angus Heifers, 6 Mixed Age Angus Bulls, 15 Steers, 70 Two-year-old Heifers. SUBDIVISION AND COVER: Divided into 19 Hill Blocks and 24 Paddocks approx. 900 acres under cultivation and a further 1000 acres could be cultivated. Balance Native Grazing. STOCK AND PLANT: To be taken over at predetermined Valuation and paid for in cash on date of possession. TERMS AND POSSESSION: 10 per cent deposit plus Stamp Duty on the fall of the hammer, balance in cash on date of possession which will be given one month from the date of Sale or seven days after the sealing of the order consenting to the Sale whichever is the later date. AUCTIONEERS NOTE: Grasmere Station was taken up in 1857 and ha.. been in the McLeod family since 1930. With competent management and administration the property has been developed into one of the most productive High Country Stations in Canterbury. Over 2000 acres have been oversown and topdressed at regular intervals and with assistance from the North Canterbury Catchment Board there are 240 acres of Border-Dyke irrigation in operation and a further 200 acres to be completed. The sale of this Historic Station presents a rare opportunity to purchase a Canterbury High Country Station well known for its robust sheep and cattle. The 5-year-old Ewes having topped Sheffield Ewe Fair for the past 5 years. Inspection strictly by appointment with the Auctioneers only. DALGETY NEW ZEALAND LIMITED Christchurch M.R.E.I.N.Z. PHONE 62-079; A.H. Hugh Morrison 588-042, Hugh Kirby 598-427. 2649

REAL estate"] PUBLIC AUCTION VILLA HOME 29 CARTERS TERRACE FRIDAY, AUGUST 27, at 2 p.m. ASHBURTON PUBLIC LIBRARY DALGETY have received instruction to offer this pleasant home for sale by Public Auction at the above time and place. Sited on 3 Roods, 23 perches, land in a rural setting the home comprises two double bedrooms (8.1.W.) sunroom, very spacious lounge, separate dining-room, kitchen and all conveniences. Very well appointed throughout with both oil heating plus open fire-places. This home is in top order and provides an opportunity to live in town with a country atmosphere. Genuine sale on account owners transfer. Inspection with the Auctioneers: — DALGETY NEW ZEALAND LIMITED. Burnett Street ASHBURTON Phone 5079 a.h. Harry Lee 4426 M.R.E.I.N.Z. 2682

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