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Lyttelton Times, Volume L, Issue 5531, 13 November 1878, Page 4

J. T. Pord Ac 00. PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT. IMPORTANT BALE OP FREEHOLD LAND AT GERALDINE. IVfKSBKB 3. T. EOKD A CO. k*vebe«| m favoured with Inetroolloae from William foiilethwaite, Esq,, to Sail, BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT THE ENI> OP NOVKMB** 08 ® A«LT IN DECEMBER NEXT. 2000 Ao#Sß * Or thereabout#, of Magnificent Agricultural and Oraxlng Land, being put of th« well-kueem RAUKAPUKA ESTATE, adjoining tli* living township of GERALDINE, nod within eeey distance of the OEARI RAILWAY STATION. Aim, gg AGUES, Or thereabout*, Divided into town allotment* and suburban aootloM, adjoining the Hootch Chsrob at Geraldine, and haring frontage on the wad loading from the Orarl Hallway Station to Feel Forest and Walht Bush. To meet the requirement* of purchaser*. the 9000 acre* will bo divided into suitable sited farm* of from 100 acre* to about 200 acres each. A large proportion of the land is in English grata, some time laid down alter one crop of'gnln, and einoo heavily fed with sheep. The balance wiU be in turnip*, young gnus, and tussock j for the most port fenced, ami all ready for profitable occupation. The Raukapnka estate has been so long and favourably known that comment is unnecessary. The Auctioneers, therefore, invite inspection knowing that as corn and grating land it cannot be anrpaesed. Most of the farms will have neverfailing creeks running through them, and on all water is easily obtainable. The creeks may in many instances bo utilised for water-power obaflcutting, Ac., and on one form there is a mill site of considerable power. The town and suburban sections are delightfully situated, and will form a pleasant addition to GBEaLDINB, already acknowledged, with its picturesque surroundings. to be the prettiest inland town la CANTERBURY, Liberal terms will be given lor payment, of which full particular*, with tbs exact date and place of sale, will be notified in future advertisements. Meanwhile, sketch plans of the property to he •old may be seen at our offices, and for inspection, application to be made at the Homestead, Banka* puka. Geraldine. J, T. FORD A CO., 7299-310 Christchurch and Tinuura. FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY. MESSRS j. T, FORD a CO. have received In•tractions from Mrs M'Fhenon to sell by I’rivate Treaty, STRATHNOON COTTAGE, And GROUNDS, Situated at GERALDINE, This property Is delightfully eitnatea on the Woihi river, it nos a northern aspect, and is backed by the Eaukapuka bush, which ehelters it from •very wind. The land is all that can be desired, with a never falling creek running through it. In close proximity to Geraldine ; as a residential site it cannot be excelled. The cottage, containing eight rooms, is In good repair. If not sold privately it will be submitted to Public Auction, at the same time and place, as Mr Postlothwaitc's property. For price and terms apply to J. T. FORD A CO.. Auctioneers, 231-375 Christchurch and Timaru. PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT. MESSRS J. T, FORD a CO. have received instructions from Stephen Gillingham, Esq , to offer for sole as a whole, or divided to suit purchasers, THE LAMBROOK ESTATE, Containing 3500 A c B E 8 * Or thereabouts. Situated four miles from the present terminus of the Albury Railway, And having SEC MILES OP FRONTAGE ON THE MAIN ROAD. The railway extension to Silveretream is now being surveyed through the property, so that it will presently be in close proximity to one or more railway stations. LAMBROOK Adjoins the properties of Messrs D. M*Leon E. Richardson, and E. Sealey. About half the acreage is port of the well-known Albury Downs, and the best description of wheat land; the re- , mainder is alluvial soil, drained, and sown with grass seed. The estate Is well watered in every port. The 1 improvements ore 20 miles of fencing; about 1100 i acres in oultivatioa, 500 acres of which are in crop, , 500 acres in artificial grasses, and 100 acres in fallow. The buildings are all new, and comprise a convenient and well-built dwelling-house of 13 rooms, a cottage of four rooms, 10-stall ed stable with loft, woolshed, sheep yards, Ao.; garden, orchard, and three acres of plantation. For terms, which are liberal, and permission to view, apply to S. GILLINGHAM, at Lambrook; Or to J. T. FORD A CO., Auctioneers, 235-378 Christchurch and Timam. PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. BLUB CLIFFS. BLUE CLIFFS. TO BE SOLD IN FEBRUARY NEXT, BT J. T. FORD & CO., AT TIMARU, Is distant from St Andrews Railway Station Eleven Miles and Twenty-two Miles from Timaru, with good metalled roads leading thereto. J. T. PORD A CO., have been favoured with • instructions from the Executors of the late Chas. Meyer, Esq., to OFFER BY PUBLIC AUCTION, IN FEBRUARY NEXT, AT TIMARU, The above magnificent FREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD ESTATE Together with 22 000 WELL - B8K:D sheep. The Freehold consists of Q KAA Acres of the finest Wheat and Grass Ujtiv/vy JLand in the much-favoured District of Sout A. Ann Acres of which are in cultivation boartr, vuvy j ng Grass, Turnips, Rape, and Rlfl Acres In Grain, for which 20s per acre rental Is paid for the one year. Hnbdividod into 80 paddocks with permanent water in each, and 6,000 Acros 00111)6 i,ri B» te<l at a trifling coat. OO AAA Acres Leasehold in a ring fence, subdivided into five paddocis. pormanunt water in each. Lease Eleven years to ran from May 1870 next.

As a Country Residence BLUE CLIFFS has no equal In Canterbury, splendid view, large pleasure grounds, tastefully laid out, and greatly assisted by tbe natural beauty of the surroundings; water laid on to all parts of the house and grounds. Either Christchurch or Dunedin can be reached In seven hours from the homestead. Auctioneers invite inspection, and for further particulars apply to J. T. POED A CO., Auctioneers, Christchurch and Timoru j or to 440-410 KB CARTWRIGHT. Blue Cliffs. FOB SALE, FREEHOLD ESTATE IN WAIKATO, AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND. In oontoqnenoe of tbe Proprietor's health ocm polling him to leave for England. fjp HA T Host Desirable PROPERTY of WABT L B , IN THE WAIKATO. This Estate, of a thousand sores, possesses advantages to persons in search of a safe aud profitable investment and pleasant **» “ ot "Ith. It is situated three miles from the town of Uamilton, from whence trains run several tirntis a day to Auckland, and steamers ply up and down the Waikato river. It is “jpjonghly well enclosed and subdivided with substantial fences, and Is peculiarly w«H adapted, from soil and climate, for the brooding of Lincoln sheep. The house is very commodious and comfortable, and well suited for a family. The gardens and pounds are unusually attractive, and all the outbuildings in perfect order and most complete. Amongst the other inducements presented by the Waikato district. In addition to the great one of possessing the perhaps finest i. d moat salubrious climate In New Zeotuny be mentlonedthe easy access to Koto i hanaond the many mineral springs, •»«alse theorcelhmtpheasant shoottagia the neighbourhood, 1 A considerable portion of the purohi may remain secured on the property, kor farther particulars, Application |Q4AO vO KINO A CUNNINGHAM, , . . , . „ Melbourne) ’■ EOBEBT WILKIN A CO, j Or, ■ , J. T. FORD 4 CO., jvf* . OlirJAtCbuwh, Canterbury the purchase money may be