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North Otago Times, Volume XXVIII, Issue 2081, 3 January 1879, Page 4

New Advertisements.

NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF 500 TARPAULINS. Commissioner of Railways Office, Middle Island. Christchurch, December 21st, 1878.

XTTRITTEN TENDERS will bo received * at this office up to Noon on MONDAY, the 13th day of JANUARY, 1879, for tho Supply and Delivery at Christchurch of FIVE HUNDRED (500) TARPAULINS. The whole or half the quantity may be tendered for. Specification can be obtained and sample of tho quality of Canvas to be employed can be seen at tho Stores Manager's Oflico, Christchurch, the General Manager's Office, Dunedin, and tho District Statiomcastor's Office, Oannru. The lowest or any tender will not necee* sarily be accepted.

WILLIAM CONYERS, de 24 Commissioner of Railways.

THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (Limited) Have the following valuable Freeholds and Squatting Properties Tjl O R SAL E —

That superior and beautifully grassed Sheep and Cattle Run on the liiver Waiau, immediately opposite the Blackmount Station, and known as " SUNNYSIDE." This exceedingly valuable and compact squatting property, situated as above, is for sale solely on account of Mr Brown, the present proprietor, leaving the Colony, and comprises — 19,000 acres Leasehold, expiring in April 1884 13,800 do do do July 1886 80 do freehold 5000 well-bred sheep 25 head quiet cattle 5 horses IMPROVEMENTS Consist of house, woolshed, men's huts, fencing, &c, &c. Further particulars on Application at the offices of the N.Z.L. and M.A. Co., Invercargill or Duucdin.

No. 2. That well-known Sheep Bun known »s " CENTRE HILL," adjoining the estates of Castle Rock, Five River Plains, and Dunrobin. This first-class Squatting Property, which ia in complete working order, consists of — 36,000 acres leasehold, expiring in January, 1883 750 do freehold 10,000 well-bred Merino Sheep 30 to 40 horses, including some good draughts 30 to 40 head quiet cattle IMPROVEMENTS Consist of house, large new woolshed for 16 shearers, with screw-press, sheep yards, store-rooms, sheds, large new barn and stables, shepherds' huts, etc., etc. There are 30 miles fencing, and tho run is divided into 9 paddocks. The wool from Centre Hill has for many years past been keenly competed for in the London market. Farther particulars, if necessary, may be learned on application at the offices of the N.Z.L. & M.A. Co. Limited, Invercargill, or Dunedin.

No. 8. A portion of that very superior and wellgrassed Freehold Estate, known aa "BEAUMONT," Situated in the Western District of Southland, consisting of about 4735 acres rich agricultural land on limestone formation 45,000 do leasehold, together with 8000 well-bred sheep Full particulars may be obtained on application "to Captain Stevens, Grove Bush. Riverton, Beaumont Home Station. Or, at the offices of the N.Z.L. & M.A. Co, Limited, Invercargill or Dunedin.

~C\ 0 R SALE. BIRCHWOOD FREEHOLD ESTATE. This truly Valuable and Magnificent Estate is situated in the Western District of Southland, and comprises, in all, some 7500 acres of first-class land, nearly all being fit for the plough and is without doubt one of tho best properties in the South. The land chiefly consists of low-lying downs, and rich river flats, together with say, 15,000 acres of Crown lands adjoining, which have been reserved for Coal and Railway purposes, and is well fenced and divided into convenient paddocks. The STOCK consists of about 10,000 First-class Long-woolled Sheep 50 Leicester Rams, and 20 Pure-bred Romney Marsh Bams (bred from the flocks of the late Dr. Webster, Balruddery, Oamaru). 24 Station Horses, including two Excellent Teams of draughts 12 Working Bullocks 50 Head Store Cattle

IMPROVEMENTS AND FARMING IMPLEMENTS. Six-roomed Cottage (Furnished) Stable for 18 Horses, Chaff House, Harness Room, Barn, etc., Woolshed, and Drafting Yards, Store (with complete fittings), Men'B Huts, Cattle Yards, Dip, etc. (With the exception of the woolBhed, drafting yards, and men's huts, all the above buildings are quite new). Bullock Waggon and Dray Horse Waggon, two Drays and Tip Cart (quite new), Ploughs, Harrows, Rollers, Stores, Tools, Sheep Netting, Grass Seeds, etc. There are about 700 acres which have been subdivided into small fields, cultivated and now in crop. The freehold will be sold at a moderate price (especially so when its quality is considered), and on reasonable terms, everything else will be given in. If the property is sold before the Ist February, 1879, the wool will be included, if not, the sheep will bo shorn and the numbers will stand precisely as enumerated, less the wool. Upon the freehold there is on unlimited supply of coal, limestone, and freestone. Tho only reason for disposing of this favorite property is the serious indisposition of a member of the proprietor's family, which compels him to leave the colony. The termimis of the Otautau and Nightcaps Railway is upon the run, and within a short distance of the freehold, and the proposed extension to the Waiau passes through the centre of the estate, and close to the present homestead. The above property will be offered for competition by public auction in Dunedin about the middle of February, 1879. if not earlier disposed of by private contract. Further detailed particulars, if required, may be learned on application at the Offices of the NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED), Invercargill, Dunedin, or Chrlstchurch. d»25