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Lyttelton Times, Volume XVI, Issue 906, 17 July 1861, Page 5

SATURDAY, JULY 20, 1861. OPENING OF TiE~Niw STOCK YARDS ADJOINING THE WHITE HART HOTEL. AUCTION SALE OF HORSES, COWS, PIGS, FURNITURE, FLOUR ONIONS, CROCKERYWARE, IRON BEDSTEADS, '& c . M R,_^V D; BARN^RD will Sell by Public Auction, at his NEWLY ERECTED STOCK YARDS, Adjoining the White Hart Hotel, ON SATURDAY NEXT, JULY 20, Several useful draught and saddle horses, cows, pigs, &c. ' * Also, THE REMAINDER OF HIS STOCK, Consisting of Earthenware, furniture, flour, onions, iron bedsteads &c., Sec ' Sale at 12 sharp. Terms at Sale. No reserve. FOR SALE BY AUCTION^ THE VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY CALLED MELCOMBE FARM, Situated on the River Avon, about one mile from Christchurch. Tl/rESSRS. AIKMAN & WILSON have the 7 Pl{! a? m: e to announce that they have been favored with instructions by the Trustees of Mr O.E._ooksto submit to public competition the whole of the land and homestead thereon, called Melcombe Farm, containing about 253 acres of highly valuable agricultural land, pleasantly situated within one mile of Christchurch on the banks of the river Avon. Applications will be received for sections of ONE ACRE OB UPWARDS, as the appUcant may desire, at the upset price of £10 per acre for the portion situated to the back of the homestead and at the rate of £25 per acre for the portion on the river bank, of which there is about 100 acres particularly well adapted for building villa residences upon, and these will be submitted to public auction at au early date, of which due notice will he given. < A plan of the property is being prepared, and will be ready m a tew days, to be seen on applicaiou to MESSRS. AIKMAN Se WILSON by whom every information will be given to intendini applicants. & Christchurch, July 17, 1861. RURAL SECTION 330, HAREWOOD ROAD. ■ft/TESSRS. AIKMAN & WILSON have received -i-T-L instructions to dispose of 30 Acres of Rural Section 330, in the present occupation of Mr. Goodwin, and situate upon the Harewood Road a short distance above Papanui Church. ' _ The improvements consist of a four-roomed Dwelling House, Garden planted with fruit trees, Three Acres laid down in permanent pasture grasses and 14 Acres enclosed. There is also a good stockyard, shed, &c, on the ground. Terms of payment easy. Christchurch, July 16,1861. AUCTION MART, COLOMBO STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. Me. G. B. PEARCE, ACCOUNTANT AND GENERAL AGENT. IV/TR. G. B. PEARCE begs to inform those J-TX favoring him with Commissions that LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES ARE MADE, Also, Account Sales rendered and settled with despatch. AUCTION MART, COLOMBO STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. SATURDAY SALE AT NOON. MR. G. B. PEARCE will sell by Public Auction, at his Sale Rooms, Colombo Street, On SATURDAY, JULY 20th. Moleskin trowsers, men's and boys' Tweed ditto Coats Hats and caps Ties Gloves Braces South- westers Striped shirts Monkey jackets - Socks and stockings Blankets, blue and white Moleskin and towelling in the piece Boots and shoes And a variety of other Goods. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS. IMPROVEMENT OF KAIAPOI. THE Provincial Government are prepared to receive tenders for sundry works to be done in the town of Kaiapoi, according to Plaus and Specifications, which may be seen after July 23, on application at the Office of Public Works, Christchurch. Tenders to be sent to the Provincial Secretary's Office before noon, July 30, when parties tendering must'be in attendance. The Provincial Government will not be bound to accept the lowest or any tender. THOS. WM. MAUDE, Provincial Secretary. Provincial Secretary's Office, Christchurch, July 13,1861. NORTH ROAD. ~~ NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS. THE Provincial Government are prepared to receive tenders for improving the Drainage of the North Road at Kaiapoi Island, according to a specification which may be seen at the Office of Public Works, Christchurch. Tenders to he sent to the Provincial Secretary before noon, July 23rd. The Provincial Government will not be bound to accept the lowest or any tender. THOS. WM. MAUDE, Provincial Secretary, Provincial Secretary's Office, Christchurch, July Id, 1861.