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Auctions PUBLIC AUCTION SUPREME PAHIATUA SHEEP AND CATTLE HOLDING “BALFOUR” “BALFOUR” “BALFOUR” “BALFOUR” THE LARGEST AND FINEST FARM PROPERTY IN THE NORTHERN WAIRARAPA 1087 HECTARES (2687 ACRES) FREEHOLD 10,000 SHEEP 900 CATTLE ON ACCOUNT BALFOUR FARM, LIMITED, To be offered for sale by Public Auction in the PAHITUA TOWN HALL on TUESDAY, MAY 9, 1978, at 2.30 P.M. IN TWO BLOCKS BLOCK 1— , HOMESTEAD BLOCK. 1061 Ha (2622 Acres). Full range of farm buildings. BLOCK AIRSTRIP BLOCK. 26.3 Ha (65 Acres); Manure bin and woolshed. SITPATION AND SERVICES: L , Just 2 km from the Pahiatua Borough on State Highway 2. School buses and all services to the gate. A prime location. LAND DESCRIPTION: Approximately 121 hectares (300 acres) of heavy flats; 280 hectares (700 acres) disced and sown down in excellent English grasses: the balance is medium hill country, the majority of which has a northerly aspect. . The property has had heavy annual applications of fertiliser for many years. In addition, the hill country has been oversown with clover and ryrgrass. Pastures are a credit to management. CLIMATE: Average annual rainfall is in the range 1250-1375 mm (50-55 in and evenly distributed: A safe, reliable, drought-free farming district* BUILDINGS: Large 4 bedroomed MANAGER’S HOMESTEAD, SHEPHERDS’ COTTAGES comprise— No. 1. Concrete Block, 3 bedroomed home. No. 2. Weatherboard, iron roof, 3 bedroomed home. No. 3. Older style, 2 bedroomed cottage. All above homes are attractive and in sound condition. WOOLSHED: 5-stand Raised Board shed of 900 N.P. All facilities and in excellent condition. Other buildings comprise SHEARERS’ QUARTERS / games rooms, implement sheds, stables, cattle stalls, hay barns, garages and single men’s quarters. SUB-DIVISION, ACCESS AND WATER SUPPLY: Well sub-divided into over 40 main paddocks plus 10 holding paddocks, by post and batten fences of a very good standard. The property is well tracked and has an all-weather race to the centre of the farm. Flats are watered by troughs supplied from springs. The balance of the farm is well watered by numerous springs, creeks and dams. STOCK: To be taken over by the purchaser at a predetermined valuation. Such stock will comprise approximately— SHEEP CATTLE 6200 Romney Breeding Ewes 350 Angus Breedings Cows plus 2000 Romney Ewe Hoggets replacements ' 500 Romney Rams and Killers Stud sheep will be sold prior to the auction of “Balfour.” Stud cattle will be sold early in May. TERMS: Possession, June 9, 1978. The Vendors are prepared to leave up to 50 per cent of the purchase price of Land and Buildings on first mortgage security for three years at 10 per cent per annum with a right of renewal for a further three years at an interest rate applicable at the time. Vendors approval of purchasers prior to the auction is essential, AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: “BALFOUR” is an outstanding property known to all; it is a large, high-producing unit situated in a prime locality adjacent to a maior rural town. “BALFOUR” tor many years, has been renowned for its production of top class Stud Romney and Southdown sheep and Stud Angus cattle. Ihe property has been built up to its present condition by good management and the expenditure of large sums on development Prospective purchasers will appreciate that the opportunity to acquire such a property is indeed a rarity INSPECTION STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT WITH THE A2CTIONEERS ONLY. »I H 111 ■ll <1 PHONE P.N. 68-039 and ALL BRANCHES. After hours: W. G. Lawrence P.N. 81-254; D. C. Brown P.N. 268-452; R. J Lord PAH. 8489. 2087

PUBLIC AUCTION 19.9207 Ha. 49 ACRES FREEHOLD CROPPING & FATTENING ROTHERHAM ON ACCOUNT OF: MIR THOMAS HARLAND ON Tuesday, April 18, 1978, at 2.15 p.m. in our Land Sales Room, 187-189 Cashel Street, Christchurch. IMPROVEMENTS: Haybarn, implement shed, sheep yards. FINANCE: Our vendor will leave up to 50 per cent of the purchase price secured on first mortgage at 9 per cent p.a. to purchasers approved prior to the auction. TERMS: Ten per cent on the fall of the hammer, balance as to cash on date of possession which win be May 31, 1978. AUCTIONEERS NOTE: The property is subdivided by post and wire fences into 5 paddocks which are ail watered by troughs from deep well. The present land utilisation of the property is: 9 acres potatoes. 10 acres lucerne, 5 acres green feed, balance permanent pasture Situated adjacent to Highway 72 between Ackray and Rotherham this block of high fertility land must appeal to neighbouring landowners wishing to strengthen their existing units. For further details and arrangements for inspection please contact the Auctioneers: WRIGHTSON N.M A., LTD, M.R.E.1.N.Z.. CHRISTCHURCH. PH. 796-460. Solicitors to th* vendor: Messrs Hill. Lee and Scott, Christchurch. 8802