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Auctions N.Z.F.C.D.C. FARMERS’ CO-OP. IMPORTANT PUBLIC AUCTION WELL-KNOWN SOUTHERN WAIRARAPA BREEDING, FATTENING & CROPPING PROPERTY AT PIRINOA — KNOWN AS “WAIPATU” ACTING ON INSTRUCTIONS from the Trustees in the Estate of the late Sydney Campbell we have the privilege of offering this attractive property by Auction at 3 p.m., Wednesday, December 14, 1977, a the Solway Park Motor Inn, Masterton. LOCATION: Two and a half miles (24) south of Pirinoa on the Main Pirinoa-Lake Ferry Road. LAND: 393.346 hectares (972 acres), property comprises two blocks. No. 1 — The Home Block, known as “Waipatu,” of some 265.469 hectares (656 acres) of rich loam type land over clay, mainly flat to undulating. This block is subdivided into 16 main paddocks, is well watered by streams, dams and troughs, the latter from pressure pump. Majority is in pasture with some 30 acres being sown for winter crop. No. 2— Block known as “The Plateau” of some 127.877 hectares (316 acres) is situated on the Whakatomomomo Road adjacent, is of mainly flat to undulating and terraced land of rich loam over clay, mostly ploughable, is subidivided in 12 mam padocks and again liberaly watered by streams, dams and troughs with pressure pump. Majority is in pasture with some 20 acres being sown in winter crop. This bock is equipped with sets of cattle and sheep yards. BUILDINGS: These comprise attractive and gracious fivebedroomed homestead recently painted and well maintained in pleasant settings and surroundings, modem three-bedroomed house of brick construction in first-class order, three-stand woolshed with range of serviceable farm buildings, new sheep yards, dip and set of cattle yards. All above buildings are situated on the Home Block “Waipatu.” CARRYING CAPACITY: Winter — 2500 breeding ewes, 850 to 1000 hoggets plus 100 dry sheep, 450 cattle including 150 breeding cows, together with replacement heifers, 40 two-year steers and young cattle. The above stock normally wintered with a negligable amount of topdressing. AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: This property situated in a very prosperous, productive farming district provides a wonderful opportunitv to secure a versatile economic unit of its type with a great potential where the carrying capacity and production can be readily increased being well equipped with excellent homes and the land being of rich productive soil types together with first-class supplies of water. POSSESSION: March 1, 1978. Property will be offered firstly as one lot and if failing to reach reserve price will be offered as two lots separately (265.469 hectares and 127.87 hectares). For all appointments for inspection and further particulars apply to: THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS’ CO-OPERATIVE DISTRIBUTING COMPANY, LTD, Queen Street, Masterton. Office Telephone 83-159, Featherston Office, Or Any Branch of The Company. M.R.E.I.N.Z. Condtiions of sale available from the Auctioneers or Messrs Gawith Hutchison and Hall, Barristers and Solicitors, Perry Street, Masterton, and The Trustees Executors and Agency Company, Ltd, Perry Street, Masterton. AFTER HOURS TELEPHONE F.C.D.C. REPRESENTATIVES: H. S. Harkness, 80-393 Masterton, John Littleworth, 6603 Masterton, . Ron Hughes, 89-625 Featherston. 2244

Outstanding Wainui Estate BANKS PENINSULA Magnificent family residence and an English style Country Cottage with 3 acres, 2 roods, 34 perches. Wainui Valley Road, To be offered for public auction WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7 AT 2.15p.m. in our rooms, 153 Hereford Street. We have been favoured with instructions from Mr •R. E. L. Tapley to offer.this unique country estate only 1 minute from beach end the glorious Akaroa Harbour —— within a comfortable drive from Christchurch — excellent fishing, boating and water sports. Magnificent 4 bedroom, -Colonial residence sited in a century-old English parkland setting surrounded by irreplaceable stately English trees! Deepwater mooring for 40ft Keeler adjacent to the property. Close quiet bathing beach. .In addition there is a delightful 2 bedroom cpttage.with a wide verandah also nestled in magnificent surroundings. The homestead which’ has been faithfully maintained by fastidious owners comprises on elegantly proportioned lounge. The separate dining room would accommodate a large number of guests. The kitchen is large and very well appointed, the 4 bedrooms are all perfectly proportioned with’each window receiving unsurpassed rural and. harbour views. Beautiful bathroom with separate shower room, 2 toilets, and laundry. Motor garage, 4 bunk sleepout, Utility shed. Other • improvements include 2 bedroom cottage, lounge, kitchen, bathroom, garage etc. The land area of 1.5023 ha “is most attractive, easy undulating and very sheltered facing into the North, subdivided into 3 paddocks with an excellent water supply and is well fenced and ideal to run children s ponies. AUCTIONEERS NOTE: This is an outstanding opportunity to purchase -one of Akaroa Harbour's most charming homes . complete with country styled cottage. Wainui is a way.of life. An excellent location for retirement or-holiday home ... keen yachtie ... or the businessman seeking seclusion and complete freedom from: the hassles of city life. Inspection by appointment only with the Auctioneer. ALBERT SPROTT 62-105 (anytime)