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Manawatu Standard, Volume XL, Issue 7713, 5 December 1903, Page 8

AUCTION SALE. PROGRESSIVE* SHANNON. DECEMBER 9th, 1903, at 2.30 p.m. Luncheon free at 1.15 p.m. at Shannon Town Hall. 1 KA BUILDINGLota. The largest -»-tr= sale of Besidential Sections in the township of Shannon since its inception, by J.E. STAJNSELL, eenr., Auctioneer, to be held at the Town Hall, Shannon, on Wednesday, December 9tb 1903, at 2.30- p.m., to suit the convenience of clients from the North, who can arrive by the midday tram leaving Palmerston at 11.40 a.m., and thus qbe them plenty of time to inspect the Building Sites, which, will well bear inspection, being the. ideal, building sites of any town between Palmerston N. and Wellington, affording; a magnificent view of Mounts Kapehu, Tongariro and Egmont in the distance, and a splendid; panoramic view of. the surrounding country of Shannon township^, In less than two years' time; there will be over' £100,000 circulating yearly in Shannon,' thattwo years ago was non-existent. The development of-; the natural resources of the district,' of which Shannon will be the natural'centre, must increase the values of' property; offered by auction ! fully 100 per cent in less than two years, and any one buying will thus find piit.it was one of the best invest-. ment's on his part at. the present time. The proposal to utilise the Tokbmaru Water Falls for, the purpose of producing electric. motive power for driving machinery would be a great incentive to start other industries in the district and town of Shannon. The forming of a River Board to deal with the overflow water of-the Manawatu River, which will affect about 75.000 acres of some of the best Flax and Grazing Land in the colony, will all'help to increase the value of properties by the employment of labour at remunerative rates. The terms are exceptionally, easy, £5 deposit and £5 in 3,6, .9 and 12 months, and the balance will not be, charged .interest for 12 months from date of sale, and then only 5 per cent, per annum after that date, with the right of paying off at any time and getting a Title, which is under the Land Transfer Act. Arrangements 'Can be made whereby three-fifths of the money required for approved buildings on above sections can be borrowed. Building to be approved by Mr Robert Edwards, architect, Palmerston N. For lithographic plans of property, conditions of sale, and further details, apply to Messes Menteath & Beere, Solicitors, Wellington; or J. R. Stansell, Auctioneer, Shannon. Any purchaser of a section will have his train fare paid (first class return ticket) from his place of residence anywhere on the Wellington and Manawatu Railway Company's line. The public that buy will thus see the country free of cost, and will be given a free lunch in Shannon Town Hall. No interest to pay for the first 12 months, and then only 5 per cent, per annum ; and solicitor's charges for conveying a section only 21s, and the auctioneer claims these are the most liberal terms and conditions ever offered on this Coast. J, B. STANSELL has also received instructions from the owner, to submit to public auction on Wednesday, Dec. 9th, 1903, after the sale of Shannon sections, at the Town Hall, Shannon—A Farm of about 647 Acres, situated at Te Horo about 3 miles from Railway Station. Creamery, school, and post office within short distance. Good metallei road. About half in bush and half m grasshas carried 7UO sheep and 80 head of cattle; would graze easily about 30 milking cows during season. There is a splendid house, with water laid on by hydraulic ram, about 500 fruit trees, woolshed and sheepyards, cows,hed and stockyard, stable, buggy house, wash house (with water laid on, no tubs to lift), fowlhouse, piggery. Subdivided into 8 paddocks, and everything m the garden is lovely. There is a large sawmill on the property, which pays rent; also tram, which has a lease for seven years with right of renewal, and the timber royalties; and the right to'use the tramline to or frojri the Te Horo railway station. For further particulars apply to Messes Menteath & Beeee Solicitors, Wellington; or J. R. Stansell, senr., Auptioheeir, Shannon. : FIREWOOD. /^ WING to having to clear a paddouk in a given time, I have a few cords each of 2ft rata and 2ft and 4ft matai, all good sound barrel wood, which I will sell at greatly reduced prices for cash. First come, first serve. Ring, up Telephone 132 or 228 for particulars. R. McMJTRRAY, ■ • , . Wood and Coal Merchant, ■'■;:•• Main street, East and West. Great Gathering of the : ■••••■■■• . Olans.'. ■.■-■" : rjTHE Manawatu and West Coast Cale- ■*- donian Society's First Annual Sports will be held in the A, and P. Association's Show Grounds, Palmerston North, on . WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30th. ■ -P1 ■ In Cash' Phizes •' f?1 OA °^^O\J AND Teophies. <XiloU Special Attbactions—Bagpipe M^usic, highland Dancing, Running, Jumping, Wrestling, Putting- the Stone, Tossing the Caber, etc., etc. - Entries for Handicaps close on Wednesday, 16th inst. Handicaps declared about the 23rd, acceptances on 28th. Entries for all other events received on the ground. All events conducted under the rules of. the New Zealand Association'of Caledonian Societies. GRAND SCOTCH CONCERT IS THE THEATRE ROYAL in the Evening.1, For all particulars see full programme,which can be obtained at the Society's office, Cuba-street, or will be.posted on application.' • J. C. McWILLtAM,. , • Hon. Sec. ,