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New Zealand Herald, Volume L, Issue 15397, 4 September 1913, Page 3

Houses and Lind for Sale. J THORNES, 83 Q 1112131 * QTBEBT, AUCKLAND. * \ ■ FARMS AND LAND , FOR SALE. FIRST-CLASS GRAZING FARM. 1340 ACRES'£B 10 s ACBE ~ WAIKATO ■ 1 900 &9% OF FIRST-CLASS ROLL- » v£xX DOWNS AND IMPROVED HEAVY BUSH, also 100 acres of- flax WS , J!U}.J now carrying 100 tons heavy flax), ABOUT 1000 ACRES IN ENGLISH trKASSES,_ balance heavy bush; splendidly fenced, with first-class totara posts and strainers, and English wire, and subdivided mto , ** paddocks; a well-appointed Home- , stead House, 6 large rooms, besides offices; 1 well watered; up-to-date farm outbuildings, j also four-roomed Cottage; wintered 1700 1 sheep and 100 head cattle, besides horses. Would easily subdivide into 3 farms. Terms—£3ooo oash, balance 5 . years at 5 per cent. 1014 J. THORNES, 83, Queen Street?. [ BAY OF ISLANDS. 5 SHEEP & CATTLE FARM, 1400 ACRES. 7 yS . Jgg PER ACRE — &a PER ACRE. 1 "DING-FENCED and subdivided. 300 acres '• -i-V ploughed, BALANCE IN GRASS, 1000 acres rich river flats, and all plooghablu; Residence, 13 rooms; workman r a cottages, stables, stockyards, large galvanised shod (40 by 60 feet). At present 500 sheep and 100 head cattle running on the farm. Termß —£2000 cash, balance 5 years at 5J per cent. Owner will sell in blocks of 300 acres or . more to suit purchasers. 1037 J. THORNES. 83. Queen St. RICH ALLUVIAL FLATS. 917 ACRES, PEEEHOLD<?IO 10 s PER ACRE, *iu IV jgin io s PER ACRE. NEARLY ALL IN GRASS, 65 acres crop: fenced and subdivided, well watered throughout. House 6 rooms, and Cottage, i 3 , rooms; woolshed, granary, stable, milking- , shed (13 bails). Carrying at present 106 dairy cows. 170 store cattle, 350 sheep. In ; addition, there is 191 acres native lease at £42 per annum for 20 years which can be had for £200. Terms—£3ooo cash, balance arranged. 1050 • J. THORNES. 83., Queen St. i 1 * 4750 ACRES. ! SHEEP AND CATTLE - RUN, • IN THE ; BAY OF PLENTY i DISTRICT. ! I HAVE A NUMBER OF NATIVE LEASES FOE 50 YEARS. , I wish to draw special attention to the fol ' lowing Lease for 60 years of • /TTKA ACRES. The total rental is only " . *.« O\J £139 per annum. Only 6 miles ' from the Port of Whakatane and It miles . of. the proposed East Coast Railway: 31 . miles from town where monthly Stock Sales t are held.' ' „This can be purchased for £3000, and the : Native owners are willing to sell the Free- • hold. , Good terms to improving lessee. ' ■ I can sell this in 3 separate blocks if preferred. This is 2 to 2J sheep country when improved,, and buyers Bhould see this. , J. THORNES. 83. Queen St.. Auckland. MAGNIFICENT SHEEP & DAIRYING FARM, • 2200 ACRES. ' READ THIS CAREFULLY. IQHfi ACF.ES in grass (100 acres being WW drained swamp). 300 acres standbush. j 22 miles of sheep-proof fencing, [ 21 paddocks. New kauri House, 12 rooms. Milkers" Cottage, 5 rooms. . > Shepherds' Cottage. 5 rooms. > Cowshed (12 bails), stable (3 stalls), wooli sheds, yards, concrete dip. j The buildings are insured for £1700. This land is held: 200 acres L.1.P.. rent t 2s 6d per acre; 2000 acres, 0.R.P., rent 6d i Ser acre; and can be converted into FREE* J [OLD on payment of 10s per acre. ) NOW MARK THESE RETURNS: WINTERED 3500 SHEEP. , 260 young cattle, ' 60 milking cows, 80 horses. Returns for wool ... ' ... £10(50 Increase from sheep (1600 lambs at 88, off shears) 640 Dry cattle 250 Milk and pigs .. . 500. £2300 ■ I can sell this Magnificent Property for the - low price of j £9 PER ACRE. ! TERMS: ONE-THIRD CASH. REST AT i 5 PER CENT. I I have had this property carefully inspected, and the expert says that parts of this block are worth £35 PER ACRE! Arrangements to view can be made with J. THORNES. Land Agents. 83. Queen Street, Auckland. who will conduct purchasers over the block. I CHEAP DAIRY FARM, . 591 ACRES. £2 5 s PER ACRE. "J Cf* ACRES in grass, balance standing . X«JU bush, with timber mill cloße to property. On main road from Matata: P.O. within 1-mile, school 1 mile; cream cart passes door. Now House of 4 rooms and shed: insured for £200 and about 2 miles sheep-proof fencing. Held on renewable Lease from Crown for 66 years at £65 per annum. , This is a good opportunity for young married couple or two young men not afraid of work to make big money. Terms could be arranged. My agent reports : " This is being sold by the trustees, the owner having recently died, hence the small price asked. The land takes and holds grass well, and there is a good road for wheeled traffic from Port Matata." For arrangements to view apply - J, THORNES. 83. Queen St.. Auckland. PARTLY IMPROVED FARM, 1360 ACRES, BAY OF PLENTY DISTRICT. £500 TOoWSffluP 8 as A SPLENDID CHANCE FOR YOUNG FARMER. The Freehold of this splendid opportunity can be bought for £8 12s 6d per acre on the terms of £500 cash, balance 5 years at 5 per cent. The following improvements already effected: 7 miles of fencing, with 7 wires and battens. Subdivided into 7 paddocks. House, 3 rooms, 8-stall stable, earthed and chaffhouse. Included in the price are: Plough, harrows, roller, spring dray, fern mower, 9 draught horses and harness. All as a going concern. The soil is light loamy; 200 acres are in grass and 100 acres more are ploughed. The situation is 12 miles from Port of "Matatapost office and saleyartis. My Traveller reports: " This country is easily worked and takes grass well: healthy sheep country; well wortn the price." And remember the terms: Only £500 cash. J". THORNES. 83. Queen St.. Auckland. i