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Auctions HISTORIC HOME WITH 8.1 HA (JUST OVER 20 ACRES) “THE LODGE” OTAHUNA VALLEY .. t | ROADS ROAD, TAI TAPU Only 12£ miles (20km) from Cathedral Square, Christchurch. TO- BE OFFERED FOR PUBLIC AUCTION' WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, AT 2.15 p.m. IN OUR ROOMS, 45 BEALEY AVENUE WE HAVE BEEN favoured with instructions from Mr S. E. Ogg to offer this unique country estate, within easy commuting distance from Christchurch, It originally comprised part of the well known “Otahuna” property which was taken up in 1894 and fanned by the late Sir Heaton Rhodes until its acquisition by the Crown for the settlement of Returned Servicemen under the Rehabilitation Scheme. A SUBSTANTIAL VILLA type, weatherboard, slate roofed homestead of 4 bedrooms, lounge, living room, kitchen, bathroom and semi-detached laundry, toilet, garage. The land is well subdivided by practically all new post batten and wire fences into 4 main paddocks. Very well watered by natural creeks or springs. AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: This historic property, which was formerly the gatekeeper’s residence, is • in two titles of 7.5769 hectares and 4400 square ' metres and will be sold as one lot. Ideal for retired , farmer or for the businessman seeking seclusion ■ and complete freedom from the hassles of city life. Finance available to approved purchaser. Inspection by appointment with the auctioneer, ■ Albert Sprott or Michael Gibbon, phone 556-135 any time. ; . Vendor’s Solicitors: ' Messrs Dougall Stringer and Co. D. W. WOOTTON AND CO. (MREINZ) 191 A Thames Street, Oamaru. PUBLIC AUCTION ( SALE OF ALL PLANT, MACHINERY, : TOOLS ETC On Account of . MEiKLE ENGINEERING CO., • Ribble Street, OAMARU, Plant at 10 a.m. • at 10 Ribble Street, Oamaru. Tools and accessories at approximately 10.45 a.m. at the Oamaru Garrison Band Hall, Severn Street, Oamaru. Saturday, May 9, 1981. Catalogues and further particulars are available from the Auctioneer’s Office, 191 A Thames Street, Oamaru. ■ ' Phone Office 37-597 Oamaru. After hours: Bob Matheson 71-150 Oamaru. D.W. WOOTTON AND CO. (M.R.E.1.N.Z.) SW6 George Walker Antique Auctioneers since 1908. PERSIAN RUG SPECTACULAR Tuesday, 26 May at 6.30 p.m. To be held at the Rug Gallery, 424 Khyber Pass, Newmarket, Auckland. David and Sidney Lumsden, the Auckland Persian and Oriental rug specialists are proud to present for Auckland the largest collection of Persian and Oriental Rugs ever offered in New Zealand. These rugs are part of the superb selection personally chosen by Mr and Mrs Lumsden while buying rugs overseas. Rugs include: Semi-antique Konya Seyrek runners, Faraghan, Egyptian Blotsch, Semi-antique Afghans, Aserbigiankazar, Dosaenealti, Kenare, Abedeh, Ladio prayer rug, Hamadans, Kurdish tribal rug, rare Turkish Taban quarter rug, rare and exquisite Egyptian silk compartment rug, Bokharas, Chinese hand tapestry carpets, Chirvans, Turkoman antiques, Turkish mosque rug, Caucasia, Yomond, etc. Selected entries from clients will also be accepted. Enquiries to:— The Rug Gallery, Phone Auckland 549-244. George Walker, P.O. Box 5292, AUCKLAND.