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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXX, Issue 9367, 25 November 1893, Page 8

Tender*. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CAPITALISTS. "VALUABLE T ANUS FOR SALE BY TENDER IN THE HIKURANGI DISTRICT, AUCKLAND. It being the intention to wind up the BAY OF SLANDS COAL COMPANY, upon a favourable Sale being effected of its VALUABLE COAL- J BEARING LANDS at Hikurangi, the Directors have been authorised to invito Tenders for the different lots, in whole or in part: - (1) 120 acres, being S.E. and S.W. portions of , Section 40. (2) 3S acres 1 rood 24 perches, middle portion of Section 36. (3) SS acres, being Section 76. (4) SO acres, being S. portion of Section 33, and N. portion of Section 34. (5) 197 acres 1 rood 1} perches, being Sections 51, 62, and S.W. portion of Section 50. In the first-mentioned block of 120 acres. Coal has been found within 18 inches of the surface. 8 feet thick ; and in another portion of the block the seam was found in a bore hole of very moderate depth to be 11 feet thick. It is described by the expert (Mr. Moody) as a ""strong, hard, bright, clean coal, of most excellent quality." The Hikurangi Section of the Whangarei-Kamo Railway is approaching completion. The rails are now being laid. This railway is formed right into the centre of the block, within a short distance of where the Coal is found. As the Coal can be worked level free, the expenditure for working will be trifling, and it is only a matter of some months for the railway to be opened, and direct communication established with the Railway Wharf on the Whangarei River. The second lot (38 acres) is situated quite near to the block just described. It is in the direct line of the strike of Coal, and, with regard to it, Mr. Moody states that " it is full of coal." No. 3 (88 acres) is also at a moderate distance from the first block, and the Coal seam, as found in one of the neighbouring lots, is dipping right into it. Mr. Moody reports on this that it is undoubtedly all Coal land. This block also contains about 100,000 feet of dry kauri trees, available for building or mining purposes. No. 4 (SO acres) is well within the Coal area, and Coal has been seen in sections in the immediate neighbourhood. No. 5 is in part bush land, and contains useful timber for mining purposes. With regard to the quality of the Coal, it may he stated That Coal taken from what is undoubtedly the same seam has been used by the Union Steamship Co. and also by blacksmiths and for household purposes in the district and has been proved to be of very superior quality. Tenders to be sent not later than DECEMBER IST, addressed to "THE CHAIRMAN, Bav ok Islands Coal Co., Auckland," endorsed "Tender for Lands," and to bo accompanied by a marked cheque equal to 5 per cent, of the amount tendered. The highest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. THE COMPANY HAVE ALSO FOR SALE, A LARGE QUANTITY of MINING PLANT Consisting of— Engines, Boilers, Rails, Chains, Engineers' and Blacksmiths' Tools, Diamond Drill (complete), Tangye Pump, etc., etc., a list of which, with prices, can be had by applying to the Secretary of the Company, Insurance Buildings, Auckland. TjIREEHOLD LANDS FOR SALE BY -*- TENDER. The undermentioned Freehold Lands will he open for Sale by Tender up to WEDNESDAY, December 20, 1593 :— 1.— 1044 acres, Allotment 1, part Section 27, Whangape Parish, Waikato. Upset price, 16s per acre. 2.—574 acres, Allotment 2 (same district). Upset price, lf>s per acre. 3.— 1006 acres, Allotment 3 (same district). Upset price, 12s lid per acre. Terms :—One-third cash, balance on mortgage 10 years -at 5 per cent. Lithographed plans of the block, with full'particulars, can l>e obtained at the NEW Zealand HERALD Office, Auckland, or on application to A. C. FOOKES & CO., Land Brokers, New Plymouth. m E N D E R S. ROYAL MAIL COACHING KUSINESS. Tenders are invited for the purchase of the Northern Coaching Business and Plant, including unexpired Mail Subsidies, as at present running and owned by .Mr. N. G. McKay, as a going concern, viz.. between Whangarei and Kawakawa; also, •■ awakawa to Ohaeawai, Horeke, and Tah-ke, either as a whole or in two sections. No. 1 Section : Whangarei to Kawakawa. No. 2 : Kawakawa to Ohaeawai, Taheke, and Horeke. Tenders to be addressed to tho undersigned. JOHN BENNETT & HENRV CUTHBERTSON, Trustees in the As-igncd Estate cf N. G. McKAY, No. 20, Queen-street, Auckland. TjlOR SALE BY TENDER. VALUABLE FARM, WAITOA, PIAKO. Tenders are invited for the Purchase of that Valuable Farm at Waitoa known as J. B. Smith's Farm, containing 1"88 acres, more or less, with Homestead, consisting of dwellinghou.se, stables, wnolshed, etc. ; the whole fenced, and most of it improved, carrying from 1200 to 1,100 sheep in its present condition. It is capable of being made into a really tirst-class station. Tenders, stating amount ofpurcha.se money and terms of payment, to be sent to the undersigned on or before the 28th of November next. For further particulars apply to WHITAKER AND RUSSELL, Solicitors for the Mortgagees. SCHOOL BUILDING AT BROOKLYN (Till RANG I). Tenders will be received by the Education Board, Auckland, until 12 noon on TUESDAY, sth December, 1393. Plans, specification, and conditions may be seen at the Orhce of the Board (Victoria Arcade, Auckland). *» The accepted tenderer or tenderers will not he allowed to withdraw from the contract entered into by him or them with the Board, nor will his or their sureties be relieved. mo SURVEYORS. Tenders are invited for the Survey and Subdivision of 2026 Acres of Land, more or less situate at Matatoke, Thames County Specifications can be seen at the Bank of New Zealand (Inspector's department), Auckland, or at tho Bank of Now Zealand, Thames. Tenders, marked "Survey," and addressed Secretary Bank of New Zealand, Officer's Guarantee and Provident Association, Auckland or Thames, will be received not later than noon on 11th December, 1693. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Auckland, 24th November, 1893. Building Societies- -| SHARE FOR 0"| THE CHANCE OF A LIFETIME. The EQUITABLE BUILDING SOCIETY BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND. Incorporated according to Act of Parliament. Under the authority of the Crown Law Officers OF QUEE.nSLAND. Proposed Issue—los,ooo Shares at £1, ANYONE CAN APPLY 1 NO LIABILITY I 1 I List Closes 30th November. Committee : HON. B. B. MORETON. HON. JOHN DONALDSON, J. J. KINGSBURY, ESQ., M.A., M.L.A., JAMES HIP WOOD, ESft., J.P., ACHESON ,i OVERKND, Esq., C.E. Solicitor: Hon. A. J. THYNNE, M.L.C. For full particulars see advertisements in Victorian, New South Wales, ami Queensland papers, or apply to SECRETARY, Albert-street, or CORRIE & CO., Queen-street, Brisbane. jtar State amount forwarded, and enclose Two Stamped Addressed Envelopes. Register letter. REMEMBER—A FORTUNE FOR £1. Apply by wire up to November 30th. Ballot December 18th, by " Tattersall.' \TOTICE TO ANGLERS. Sportsmen are reminded that the season for Trout Fishing is now open. The Waihou and Waiuiakiriri Streams, in the immediate neighbourhood of the Okoroire Hotel, are heavily stocked with Fish, and lovers of the art can rely upon good sport and first-class accommodation at the Hotel. ' Railway ticket direct to Okoroire. T. C. URQUHART, Late of Imperial Hotel. ' . ________ i m RO UT piSHING. I SEASON OPENED NOVEMBER IST. EVERY POSSIBLE REQUISITE FOR ' ABOVE POPULAR SPORT OBTAINABLE FROM H. E. PARTRIDGE & CO. IMPORTANT NOTICE, DOLLAR CIGARETTES, 2d per packet of 10. STAR AND STRIPES CIGARETTES. 4d per packeb of 12. I F. W. M ARTER TOBACCONIST AND HAIRDRESSER, ' OPPOSITE McARTHUR & CO.'S, , QUEEN-STREET. , i