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New Zealand Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 4279, 7 December 1874, Page 4

AuctionsCONTINUATION OF SALE. MONDAY, DECEMBER 7. IMPORTANT SALE OE DRAPERY, On the Premises of Mi'. W. Mould, LambtonQuay. UNDEU DISTRAINT FOR RENT. MR. GEORGE THOMAS has received instructions to sell by auction, on Monday, the Stock-in-Trade of Mr. W. Mould, draper, which will all be allotted and sold separately, to suit purchasers. Sale to commence at 11 o’clock, and adjourn at 1 for half an hour to lunch. Terms at 'sale. No reserve. The auctioneer would especially call the attention of country shopkeepers to this unreserved sale, as being a most certain opportunity for getting bargains.^ TUESDAY, 15th DECEMBER. SAW AND FLOUR MILLS WAIRA R A P A. Sale at 2 o’clock. MR. GEORGE THOMAS is instructed by Messrs. Benjamin Smith and Co., to offer for sale, by X 3 UBLIC AUCTION, at his rooms, Lambtou-quay, on Tuesday, the loth of December, at 2 o’clock, that magnificent property in the Wairarapa district, known as the V.T.’T WTZTVPTRTC .ja\IL_ASX) ULOIIE - MILLS. This valuable estate is situate at the Taratahi, Wairarapa, a few miles fi'Oin Groytown, and about sixty miles from Wellington. The PROPOSED LINE OF RAILWAY Is laid off within about fifteen chains of the Mills, and it is anticipated that a Station will be placed in close proximity. At present there is a good metalled road up to the Mills. The Freehold consists of 1160 Acres of splendid Totara bush, with a fair sprinkling of pines ; it is allowed by competent judges to be THE FINEST TOTARA BUSH in the Wairarapa, and is estimated to contain sufficient timber to keep the present mill in work for a QUARTER OF A CENTURY, cutting fi’om nine to ten thousand feet per day. The land when cleared is admirably adapted for agricultural purposes. The Saw Mill is one of the most complete in the province, worked by engines combining 40 homo-power. The Flour Mill is worked by water-power, and is furnished with machinery of the most approved description. Both mills are in full working order. The buildings on the land, in addition to the mill houses, comprise blacksmith’s shop, two comfortable dwelling-houses, six cottages for workmen, five-stalled stable, &c., &o. Taking into consideration the great and increasing demand for Totara in this and the other Provinces, and the facilities which will shortly be available for tz-anspoi-ting it to Wellington by rail at a moderate charge, the auctioneer can confidently recommend this property to the attention of capitalists as one that will most surely realise an ample return for amount invested. Further particulars will be furnished on application, at the offices of B. S. and Go., or the Auctioneer, Lambton-quay, Wellington. Title ; Crown grant, and early possession can be given. Immediately after the sale of the above property Mr. Thomas will offer the following valuable sections : PALMERSTON—Suburban section No. 690; Town section 667, in the Square; Town section 643 and 667, in Main-road, near the Square. RANGITTKEI —245 acres superior land in that well-known district. This valuable block will be put up at a merely nominal reserve, and the terms of payment extremely liberal. Titles under the Land Transfer Act. THURSDAY, 17th DECEMBER, 1374. FOR SALE BN AUCTION. SPLENDID FREEHOLD PROPERTY Within five miles of Wanganui. 657 ACRES HIGHLY IMPROVED LAND Subdivided into convenient Paddocks. THE HOLLY LODGE ESTATE. MR. ARTHUR BEAUCHAMP has been favored with instructions from Wm. Finnimore, Esqi, who is leaving the district, to sell by auction at his mart, Victoria Avenue, on Thursday, 17th December, 1874, at two o’clock p.m.,— The above valuable Property. The soil is exceedingly rich, and capable of producing any description of crop, asthe present tilled acreage will prove. The dwelling-house is beautifully situated, and is in every respect a most comfortable residence. A capital new woolshed and sheep and cattle yards have lately been erected. The cultivation consists of some 50 acres in oats, potatoes, carrots, &c. Never-failing streams of water supply all the paddocks. About 150 acres of the property consists of excellent busb, suitable for fencing, and with a productive power of 500 cords annually of firewood for the next four years. Grazing capacity of land under grass, 2000 sheep and 100 head cattle. Terms at sale. For cards to view and further particulars apply to ARTHUR BEAUCHAMP, Auctioneer. Title indisputable. IT/ M. COURTNEY will sell by auction, VV at his Rooms, Devon-street, New. Plymouth, on Thursday, 17th December, Over 100 Bales Wool. Sale will commence at 11 o’clock. Government Notices jqOTICE TO CONTRACTORS. Provincial Secretary’s Office, Wellington, November 10th, 1874. TENDERS will bo received at the above office up to NOON of FRIDAY, the 11th day of DECEMBER, for the CONSTRUCTION of a BRIDGE over the Wharoaraa River, at the Upper Crossing, Tinui, to Alfredton line of road. Plans and specifications may be seen at Club Hotel, Masterton ; Nieholl’s, Tinui, and Provincial Engineer’s Office here. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. HENRY BUNNY, Provincial Secretary. -snti TO CONTRACTORS. Provincial Secretary’s Office, Wellington, November 10th, 1874. TENDERS will bo received at the above office up to NOON of SATURDAY, the 12th day of DECEMBER, for the FORMATION of about 231 CHAINS of ROAD into Whiteman’s Valley, Upper Hutt. Plana and specifications may be seen at Cotter’s, Silver Stream, and the Provincial Engineer’s Office hero. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. HENRY BUNNY, Provincial Secretary.