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auctions WISE, HARD-HEADED BUSINESS MEN AND CAUTIOUS INVESTORS WILL INSPECT AND ANALYSE THE STERLING INVESTMENTS TO BE OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC ON BEHALF OF THE LOWER HUTT BOROUGH COUNCIL, AT AUCTION ON ■ ■ ' WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 1929, . At 2.30 p.m., when -r-r ’irnvFW LEIGHTON. LIMITED, will sell in. their AUCTION ROOM, H STREET, those ’ TWENTY-ONE FINE MUNICIPAL FREEHOLD BUSINESS BLOCKS, justly describable as the Business Hub of this progressive town. FIRSTLYThat outstanding site situated at the corner of Railway Avenue, Riverbank Street, and New Bridge approach, containing an area of - roods 24 5 perches, and having total frontages of 339 feet. Ideal position for motor or other showrooms, petrol bowser, etc. This property will be offeied first as a whole and, if unsold, will then be offered in two lots. SECONDLY. —That unique section on the corner of Ward Street and Woburn Road, to which the special attention of Bankers, Insurance Companies, and Retailers is drawn. THIRDLY —-That fine site at the corner of Main Road and Brunswick Street, alongside the bus stop and directly oppdsite Mellings Bridge approach, and opposite the V.I.C. shops, with total frontages ot 313 ft. Sins., suitable site for picture show in conjunction with block of shops. FOURTHLY. —Eight Splendid Sites, seven of which have 33 feet frontage and one 40ft. Bin., all to Ward Street and facing the proposed Town Hall site, suitable for all classes of business. FIFTHLY. —Three lots suitable for Workshops and Stores and backing on to the Ward Street lots, with good frontages to Market Street. SIXTHLY. —Corner Victoria and Buckley Streets, together with charming Bungalow Residence of six rooms, every modern convenience, motor garage, etc.; 62ft. Sin. to Victoria Street, 105 ft. Gin. to Buckley Street; area, 19.5 perches. SEVENTHLY. —Vacant Section, Victoria Street, adjoining and north of bungalow. Frontage 63ft. lin. by 106 ft. 2in. Area, 19.59 perches. EIGHTHLY. —South corner Victoria and Alice' Streets. Large Modern Brick Shop and Seven-roomed Brick Residence. Frontage, 42ft. 6in. to Victoria Street and 107 ft. 3in. to Alice Street. Area, 19.72 perches. NINTHLY —North corner Victoria and Alice Streets. Commodious Residence * suitable for Boarding Establishment. 146 ft. 6in. to Victoria Street and 110 ft. to Alice Street. Area, £6.22 perches. ( TENTHLY. —Corner Victoria and William Streets. Section having frontage of 67ft. Sin. to Victoria Street and 95ft. sin. to William Street. Area, 18.38 perches. Together with dwelling, encroaching on Victoria Street, to be moved back on to section by purchaser within thjee months. ELEVENTHLY.—Section, Victoria Street, immediately adjoining and north of lot corner Victoria and William Streets, together with dwelling encroaching upon Victoria Street, to be moved back by purchaser within three months. Frontage to Victoria Street 46ft. 10in., by depths varying from 89ft, Gins, to 95ft. sins. Atea, 16.56 perches. FACTS TO PONDER OVER. ‘ The vendor’s faith in the security is marked by the easy terms of sale, viz., 10 per cent, deposit, 10 per cent, in six months, balance for term of years at 6J per cent. . The building permit® issued by the Hutt Borough authorities during the past ten years, ending March 31, are as follow: — Year. Population. Building Permits. 1920 , £28,905 . 1921 5,730 47,139 1922 5,986 54,572 1923 6,040 . 55,748 1924 ‘ 6,370 81,429 1925 , 6,770 109,607 1926 7,962 216,107 1927 9,465 442,868 ' 1928 10,725, 454,935 1929 t 11,600 367,770* •These figures are for purely private activities. These figures will show that nothing can stop the solid progress of this wonderful district. Industrial concerns from all parts of the Dominion are centralising their works here, and tens of thousands of employees will settle in the vicinity and circulate large sums of money with business establishments, whilst the ever-increasing number of Imautiful homes established in the residential area denotes solid and lasting stability. " . Prospective buyers are urged to analyse these facts and figures when no further proof will be required to convince them of the merits of these investments. Remember there are no syndicate profits to provide for, as the Council desires to realise the land, having no further use .for it, thus giving the fortunate buyer the chance of a lifetime to obtain one of these splendid securities. NOTE.—AII measurements shown on plan are the same a little more or less and subject to any verification or alteration that may be found necessary. For plans and further details apply to the auctioneers— H. ERNEST LEIGHTON LIMITED 145 FEATHERSTON STREET AND MAIN STREET, LOWER HUTT. ’ All 4

PRELIMINARY NOTICE. » UNRESERVED SALE OF PEDIGREE ABERDEEN ANGUS CATTLE. HEAD. The property of MR. THOS. MAY. To be sold STORTFORD, LODGE SALEYARDS, MONDAY, APRIL 29, 1929. FULL DETAILS LATER. Catalogues available from the Auctioneers. MURRAY, ROBERTS & CO., LTD. . : AUCTION SALE VALUABLE ISIDENTIAL AREAS IN CHOICEST LOCALITY AND ADJOINING GOLF LINKS, MILITARY ROAD, LOWER HUTT. TVFESSRS. FINCH, WEBSTER AND OSWIN have been instructed to offer at Public Auction at their Rooms, 157 FEATHERSTON STREET, on MAY 1, 1929, at 2.30 p.m. LOT I—ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND being Lot 28 and part Lot 29 in D.P.1171, and containing 3 roods 13 perches, having a frontage of 92 feet to MILITARY ROAD. TOGETHER with a Residence and Motor Garage erected thereon. The house consists of 6 rooms, and is in excellent order and condition, and ready for occupation. TERMS: Deposit £5OO. ALSO LOT 2.—ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND being Lot 2 in D.P.8607 and containing 2 roods 38.8 perches, having a frontage of 165 ft. sin. to MILITARY ROAD. This u 3 a magnificent section, all | ready for building and fenced. It is situated practically next to the above. TERMS: Deposit £5OO. | NOTE: Both lots are situated close to . the Main Road, within 1 minute of the | Lower Hutt Golf Links The land is all ; cleared and consists of rich alluvial soil ; and bathed in sun all day. * "i On Lots 1 and 2,there is ample room I for a tennis court and garden. In the immediate vicinity, some of the most modern dwellings have been erected. For lovers of sunshine, golf and gardens, these two lots are ideal. The distance from the G.P.O. is exactly 11 miles by the best bitumened road; ideal for motoring, and the drive is a eharming one, 7 miles of it being on the foreshore of Wellington’s glorious harbour. The properties are within 1 mile of Melling Railway Station and 2 miles of Lower Hutt Railway Station. The ’bus passes regularly along the Main Road. For further particulars apply to FINCH, WEBSTER AND OSWIN, 150 FEATHERSTON STREET, ‘ TEL. 41-81 S. 4 A. 64. RURAL LAND FOR SALE. QHEEP Farm, 1150 acres, 900 grassed, balance bush, carried 1110 sheep, 50 cattle; 5-roomed house, all conveniences; R.S.M. £5OOO. Price £7 ss. acre. Handy Wellington. Particulars, Williams, Agent, Wallaceville. Tenders will be found on Page 4. 1