IMPORTANT SALE

New Zealand Times, Volume L, Issue 11654, 19 October 1923, Page 8

IMPORTANT SALE

SEASIDE SECTIONS AT WAIKANAB. That seaside sections are in great re- • quest is evidenced by the keen inquiry being made regarding the new ,rWaimeha** Township, which is being formed on the Waikanae Beach on Mr W. H. Field’s property. The sections, over one hundred in number, are situated on the banks of the AVaimeha River, a never varying 6tieam of clear water, which has its source in numerous springs a little tc the east of the site of the township. This new seaside resort haa several outstanding features, which are worth? of special mention. While naturally of sandy formation, the soil is very fertile, growing anything in the way of flowers, vegetables, or shrubs. There is a bountiful supply of puro spring water right at hand, and provision has already been made to have this available for section holders by the erection of a windmill and elevated reservoir. Pipe line« through the township are now being laid. Besides boating and bathing there in capital deep-sea fishing, and also rodfishing in the Waikanae River, which hn- a great name as a trout stream. The beach of firm, clean sand extends for about ten miles in an unbroken line, shelving gently to the sea, it is broad and nearly flat, providing a splendid track for motoring. Recent visitors have marvelled at the beautiful scenes and glimpses which take the eye at every turn It is in fact a charming spot for those who indulge in either painting or pi ntography. Then as regards golf it is really idea] countrv. and it is only necessary to read what Mr Arthur H*jn, the golf course architect, has written about it. He describes it as second to none in New Zealand. So far as climate is concerned, this weF-known as the most salubrious in the Dominion, bright, sunny, and well protected from high winds. The auction sale takes place at 1 p.m. on Saturday, the ttTth inst., at Waikanae, an I is beinv conducted by the N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency, Co., Ltd.