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Gisborne Times, Volume XXXIIII, Issue 3625, 11 September 1912, Page 10

FARMERS!! FARMERS!! i The Question is Often Asked: “ARE YOU TAkINC THE MOST OFF YOUR PROPERTY?” If Not— THE LAND IN THIS DISTRICT; HAS STILL A GREAT PROSPECTIVE VALUE. There are properties for sale, containing hundreds of acres of easily ploughable land \ land eoual to, and in many cases, superior to Waikato Cfuntry, off which thousands of fat <meep are annually taken._ I know you are averse to cultivation, therefore you will live to see many of your properties producing double what you are getting off them now. BUYERS! THE OPPORTUNITY IS YOURS! 2730 ACRES

Leasehold; 10 years to run at 3d per acre rental, right of renewal for 21 wears at 5 per cent on unimproved value, or compensation for all improvements. About half grassed, balance under good fern and patches of bush. Nearly ALL PLOUGHABLE; about 200 acres have been ploughed and grew, with a little manure, fine crops of rape and oats. After feeding off English grasses were sown and have taken beautifully, and where the land was turned oyer there is a fine sole of grass. This proves that if a man with knowledge of agriculture took this over he would surprise his neighbors and alter the whole appearance of the property. There are 9 paddocks, the fencing being mostly new; 3-roomed house with bathroom, store, woolshed with 6 machines, and yards. Wintered last vear 1600 big sheep and 130 head of cattle and horses, on the grassed portions. If a man cropped the whole place in succession lie should turn off hundreds of fat lambs. Goodwill, only £2 10s per acre; easy terms arranged to practical man; stock at valuation. 1600 ACRES Freehold; very handy to town and Post Office. About three parts improved and in grass, well sub-divided and watered. The unimproved block contains a great deal of ploughable land, and should grow good crops of rape and turnips with manure. All rideable country. Winters over 1600 sheep and 150 head of cattle and horses in its present condition. When all in grass and under cultivation will carry far more; 50 per cent of lambs went away fat off the mothers. There is a very nice homestead situated picturesquelv amidst plantations and orchard, the latter being specially productive ; woolshed, whare, dip and yards. The price is only £5 10S per acre; stock at valuation; terms £3OOO cash, balance on mortgage.

1988 ACRES Freehold, situated right against the Coast; handy to port, school, store, blacksmith’s shop, and Post and delephone Office. 'Nearly 1700 acres grassed, the balance being under light bush, fern and manuka. There are about 300 to 400 acres of fiats, capable of being greatly improved and of growing heavy crops of rape, turnips, maize and pumpkins; the balance of the place is hilly. Subdivided into 20 paddocks, mostly new fencing. There is a 6-roomed homestead with all conveniences. dairy, store, woolshed and yards. Carrying'in its present condition over 3000 sheep and about 200 head of cattle and horses. Price, £8 per acre; stock, implements and furniture at valuation. There are great possibilities in this place, and it onlv wants a practical all-round farmer to finish cleaning up and use the plough, to rapidly increase the value of the property. ’Tis said that Good Wine needs no Bush — BUT—the Wine is not appreciated until tasted. Therefore do I advertise and draw attention to the unappreciated merits CO UNTRY I HAVE FOR SALE. 1800 ACRES Of Freehold. As sweet a bit of country as a grazier ever looked on. All hills, lying well to the sun, watered by permanent creeks, and clear of timber. 1500 acres cleared of bush, sub-divided into numerous paddocks bv good fencing. Winters 4000 sheep, ioo head of cattle and horses; equal to over P.i sheep to the acre. Good homestead, all conveniences, wool shod, dip, several sets yards. 1 know this place well and can recommend it as worth more than the money asked, £lO par acre; stock at valuation .

1411 ACRES O.R.P. at 17s 6d per acre. Situated 4 miles from railway and town. 900 acres felled and in English grass, sub-divided into 12 paddocks, new fencing. 7-roomed homestead, whare, store, wool shed and yards, fliis property consists of hilly bush land, watered" bv stonev-bottomed creeks. The price is £4 10s per acre, at which figure a buyer is sure to make money in the natural increase in values as the country is cleared. Terms can be arranged. 558 ACRES All cleared and in English grasses: 9 paddocks, well watered ; sweet hdl country, carrying a ewe and a half to the acre, besides dry sheep, cattle and horses. Good homestead and all conveniences, wool-shed, dip, yards, orchard. Price, £5500 as going concern. 501 ACRES 3 miles from P.O. and School. 380 acres grassed, sub-divided into 6 paddocks, all watered, carrying now 500 to 600 sheep, besides cattle and horses new house, whare, dip, yards. Price £4 10s. per adre ; very easy terms. A' man with £IOOO cash might arrange to get in. THE ABOVE ARE TWO NtCE LITTLE FARMS. O. G. BLOOKE, POVERTY BAY LAND AGENCY, k... , n IiOWE STREET, WJRBOELN*.