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Hawke's Bay Herald, Volume XXI, Issue 5339, 25 March 1879, Page 1

UPTON FELLS & UPTON DOWiNS. SHEEP RUNS SITUATED IN THE ffICOUNTY OF MARLBOROUGH, NEW ZEALAND. ~ 22.520 Acres Freehold, more or less 26,930 „ Leasehold, „ i^O.OOO^Sheep, „ MR. C. J. W. GRIFFITHS Has received instructions to sell by Public Auction, at his Booms, Blenheim, on Thursday, the 15th day of May, 1879, at 2 o'clock, p.m., ALL that valuable Estate, known as the UPTON FELLS and UPTON DOWNS, the property of H. H. Staffom), Esq., situated in the luxuriant valley of the Awatere, County of Marlborough, New Zealand, and distant about 25 miles from Blenheim, together with 20,000 (more or le^s). well-bred Merino Sheep of mixed ages arid sexes, in good condition, horses, plant, and usual sundries for working the station. The above runs contain an area of 49,7^0 acres, and are generally regarded as forming one of the finest estates in the Middle Island. The loanes are held under "The Marlborough Waste Lands Act, 1867, Amendment Act, 1874," and have 18 years to run. The properties (with the exception of about five miles, where natural boundaries exist) are completely and substantially fenced, ill with a good seven-wire fence. There is also a sub-dividing fence, and a number of smaller paddocks, in all fifty miles of fencing. The Awatere river forms a natural boundary to the northern portion of the run whish is abundantly watered by that river, Flaxbourne, the Medway, the Ure, and other streams. The improvements consist at the Head Station of a substantial seven-roomed house with good garden and plantation of trees, a first - class wool - shed with convenience for 12 shearers and 800 sheep, fine stable and cart sheds, four cottages, store roonw, &c, &c, 13 ,well grassed paddocks, sheep yards, dip, and every convenience. Shepherd's quarters, Musterer's whares, and yards also on the run. The Auctioneer would specially direct the attention of buyers to the central position of this estate, its proximity to Blenheim, the principal town in the district from whence wool is shipped, and the facilities which exist for the easy transit of produce. The Runs have lately been understocked, and are capable of carrying 30,000 sheep, in their present condition, while owing to the richness of the land, and the open nature of the country a speedy return for further improvements is assured. The manager has been directed to afford facilities to capitalists wishing to inspect the runs. A plan of the properties may be seen at the office of this paper, and at the Loan and Merchantile Agency. Terms, conditions, and the fullest particulars may be obtained from J. W. GRIFFITHS, 1121 Auctioneer. FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 1879, At 12 o'clock sharp. AT CLARENDON STUD FARM. FIRST ANNUAL SALE OS 1 PURE SHORTHORNED CATTLE, RAMS, COLTS AND FILLIES. HENRY DRIVER Has been favored with instructions from J. F. Kitching, Esq., to sell by auction, at his Clarendon Stud Farm (29 miles from Dunedin on the Main South line of Railway), on Friday, 18th April, 1879, at 12 o'clock, KA HEAD PURE SHORT-HORNED O\J HEIFERS and COWS, got by Riby Knight and Rockingham, from dams of the April Flower and Queen of the Butterflies tribes. 50 Pure-bred Clydesdale Mares, Colts, and Fillies, got by Ivanhoe and Sir Colin. 300 Pure-bred Merino Rams, guaranteed to have been bred from the purest portion of the Stud Flock of the late W. A. Tolmie, Esq. Mr Kitching having purchased the Clarendon Estate (near Waihola) specially for the purpose ©f breeding his pure stock, has determined to hold Annual Sales by auction, the first being held as above, thus giving the public an opportunity of obtaining a parti on of the blood which has cost him so much time, trouble, and expense in bringing to perfection. The Stock is all in fine healthy condition, and every lot will be sold with a guaranteed pedigree. Intending purchasers wishing to inspect the Stock will be furnished with a free railway pass upon application to the Auctioneer. Liberal terms of payment. Luncheon at Sale, For catalogues, with full particulars of Stock, and other information, apply at the offices of the NEW ZEALAND LOAN & MERCANTILE AGENCY CO. Throughout New Zealand and Australia. 1184 CHRISTCHURCH GREAT AUTUMN HANDICAP. (To bo run on 14th April, 1879.) MR A. A. CAMERON has opened his annual Consultation on the above important event. 4000 Members at 20s Each. First (definite) £1000 Second (definite) 500 Third (definite) 300 Other Starters (divided) ... 800 Non-starters (divided) ... 1400 £4000 Exchange, Is, for cheques. Two Btamps required, one for reply and one for result, ALFRED A. CAMERON, Box 251 ; or Prince of Wales Hotel 789 Dunedin. SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY. FOR SALE AT GISBORNE. THE Goodwill, Machinery, and Plant of an iErated Water and Syrup Business, established for ten years, and having the monopoly of the whole trade of Poverty Bay. An unfailing spring of good water, bottles, kegs, racks, engine, boiler, pumps, the sole right of use of Hogben's Patent Stopper for Poverty Bay District, traps, harness, horses, and everything necessary for carrying on the business. Lease for seven years. Terms easy. Apply to CARLAW SMITH, 1160 Commission Agent, &c. IMPOUNDED AT HASTINGS, JL By John Curtis, 1 Bay Mare (with foal at foot), branded like HL conjoined on near shoulder, and stands about 14 hands high. Unless redeemed, will be sold April 3rd, at 1 p.m. W. A. BEECROFT, Poundkeeper. Hastings, March 19, 1879. 1195