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Otago Daily Times, Issue 5325, 14 March 1879, Page 8

SALES BY AUCTION. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. IMPORTANT SALE OF SHEEP RUNS IK THB COUNTY OF MARLBOROUGH, NEW ZEALAND. iVfR. 0. J. W. GRIFFITHS LVJL lira received instructions to sell by public motion, at his Rooms, Blenheim, early in May next, All that valuable Estate, known as the Upton Fels and Upton Downs Sheep Buns, consisting of 23,000 acres freehold and 30,000 acres leaiehold, lying in the luxuriant Valley of the Awatero, County of Marl borough, flew Zealand, being the very cream of the country, and one of the finest properties in the Middle Island ; together with 20,000 sheep and all the horses, stores, plant, &c, now on the station and belonging thereto. This magnificent Property, which is the pick of this famed wool-growing district, was originally selected by the Hon. K. W. Stafford, ex-Premier of New Zealand, and is now owned by H. H. Stafford, Esq The whole is well grassed, watered, and fenced ; and capable of carrying 30,000 sheep. Further particulars in future advertisement, and from C. J. W. GRIFFITHS. 15f Auctioneer. Blenheim. STOCK. STATIONS, ETC TIIIS DAY, FRIDAY, 14th MARCH, 1879, At 2.30 o'clock. At Watson's Hotel, High street. To.Capitalists, Speculators, Farmers, and Others. IMPORTANT SALE op 15 000 ACRES freehold, AND 1 C 000 ACBES LEASEHOLD, On the well-known BEN MORE ESTATE, (Southland, Divided into conveiiient-sizod FARMS of 200 T0 2000 ACKESHENRY DRIVER has received instructions from Messrs J. and T. Mttbeu to offer for sale at Watson's Hotel, on J Friday, 14th March, 1879, at 2.30 o'clock. The extensive and valuable property, known as BENMORE STATION, Comprising about 15,000 acros, Laid oil into Farms of area 3 ranging from 200 to 2000 acres each. Ber.moro is situated on the Main Line of Railway frem Invercargill to Kingston, about 32 miles from the former place. The line skirts the property, and there i 3 a Kailway Station within half a mile of the Homestead. The land consists mostly of excellent agricultural aoil, smtalilo for the growth of any description of grain or other crops, ami can, with the exception of a small portion, be all ploughed. Good roads intersect the estato, and, with railway communication close by, the position is rendered an admirable oui> for the despatch of produce to market. Benmore is surrounded by valuable properties, all being rapidly brought into a high state of cultivation ; and since the productive nature of the soil in the district has become so well known, the demand for land in the locality is constantly increasing, with a corresponding advance in value. The leasehold-consisting of about 10,000 acres, having four years to run, at the Government rent— will be divided similarly to the Freehold, each purchaser obtaining a piece of country of about same extent. The Leasehold will be given in, and as it is all commanded by tho Freehold Blocks, the buyers of theso will bo placed in the advantageous position of retaining occupation hereafter almost on their own terms. Any person desiring to inspect the property can obtain a horse at Boumore Railway Station, provided by MeFsrs Maben, who will also ba prepared to give every assistance and facility for tbe same purpose. The proprietors have agreed to give the following exceedingly liberal terms of payment, viz : — 5 per cent, cash deposit 5 ~ at one mouth 5 „ three ~ 15 „ twelve „| Uh interost at 20 ~ two year, | g For Plans of tho Estate, and all other information, Apply to THE N.Z. LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY CO., 20n Dumidin or Invereargill. FRIDAY, 18th APRIL, 1879, At 12 o'clock sharp. At Clarendon Stud Farm. FIRST ANNUAL SALE Of PURE SHORTHORNKD CVTTLE; RiMS, COLT?, AND FILLIES. HENRY DRIVER has been favoured with instructions from J. F. Kitchirjg, Eeq., to sell by auction, at his Clarendon Siud Farm (29 milf s from Dunedin on the Main South lino of Railway), on Friday, IStli April, 1879, at 12 o'cl >ck, c a head pure shorthorned heifers and coy/a, " " got by JRiby Knight and Rockingham, from daniß of the April Flower and Queen of the Butterflies tribes X a pure-bred Clydesdale mares, colts, and " " fillies, got by Ivanhoe and Sir Colin oi HI pure-bred merino rams, guaranteed to O J\J have been bred from the putcat portion of the stud flock of tho late W. A, To'mie, Esq. Mr Hitching having purchased tbe Clarendon Estate (near WaituU) specially for the purpose of breeding his pure stock, has determined to held annual sales by auction, the first being hi-ld as abova, thus giving the public an opportunity of obtaining a portion of the blood which has cost him s-i much time, trouble, and expense in bringing to perfection. The Stock is all in fine healthy con iitlon, and every lot will ba sold with a guaranteed pedigree. Intending purchasers wishing to inspect the stick will bo furnished with a free railway pas.i upon applicxtion to the Auctioneer. Liberal terms of payment. Luncheon at sale. For catalogues, with full pwticnlars of stock, and other inf .rraation, apply at the offices of the NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY CO. Throughout New Zealand and Au atralia. 28 THURSDAY, 20lh, and FRIDAY, 21st MARCH, 1870, At 12 o'clock. At Windsor Park, near Oamaru. First Annual Sale of Mr Edward Menlove's Pure Clydeadale Eutires, Brood Mares, Weldings, and Fi lies, Thoroughbred Horses, and Lincoln fcheep. WRIGHT, STEPHENSON, & CO. have received instructions from Edward Menlove, Esq., to foil by auction, at Windsor P»rk, on Thursday and Fridny, 20th ani 21st March respectively, each day at 12 o'clock, FIRST DAY: PURE CLYDESDALE STOCK, Consisting of— 4 pure Clydesdale entiro horses, viz :— Princo Albert, Lord Cljde, Rising Star, and Lord Beaconeflold. ( -i magnificent brood msres, all served by J- the renowned stroa Prince Caarllo, Prince Albert, and Lord Boaconsflcld. 5 very superior two-year-old fillies, by Crown Prince and Prince Albert, q X grand geldings, frum three years old and £"J upward*. THOROUGHBRED STOCK, &c. The well-known racing mare Mabol, servod by Mr Dod.-Ws Cissivelaunus; al>o, three of her progeny, by Casslvelaunu* and Pertobo. C superior hacks and 2 Shetland ponies. SECOND DAY: LINCOLN SHEEP. 1 a pure-brel Lincoln rama, bred by Messrs ■"•" Kirklmm and Dudding, the celebrated English breeders, and imported by Mr Menlovo. o a pure-bred Lincoln ewes, from the same breeders, and also imported. ■< c a pure-bred Lincoln rarua, the progeny of 10" tho above. o A pure brid Lincoln cwcb, the progeny of 6 " the above. 1 000 we"mDre(i Llacoln ewes, in lots to suit Xv U U purchasers. The Auctioneers lnve much pleasure in c Uing tho attention of studmasterp, breeders, and otlnrs to this, Mr Menlovo's FIRST ANNUAL SALE OF PUREBBED STOCK. Iho stud now about to be dispersed is second to none in New Zealand, and it Is a well-known fact, both in regard to the hor.es and sheep, that Mr Menlove has 3parod neither expense nor time in securing the very purest Hood procurable from the most celebrated breeders, bjth M Home and in New Zealand. The stock to be sold are in healthy condition, and do honour a'ike to their sires and dams. Tcims at silo. Luncheon provided. Arrangements have been made with tho Railway Department for a train to leave Oamaru on tho morn:>f each dny of sUe for Windsor lark, returning the same evening. The Stearaor will leave Lyttelton for Northern Ports on SaturJay, 22nd instant, at 8 p m , affording in opportunity for j.ur Instrj at Mr Muilove'a sale to roturn. Catalogues on applic\tion to the Auctioneers [VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPER?. FOR SALE, that valuable Freehold Section, corner of Maclagsan aud Clark streets, having frontage of 60ft to tho former, Mid 1(15 to the Utter. The Buildings are all stone and brick, and comprise the Anchor Hotel, of 20 rooms, bar, cellar, and outhouses; corner Shop, suitable for a grocer, draper, &c.; and Store at the back, 06ft by 33ft, capable of storing 500 tons ot goods. Terms easy.— Apply to W. & G. TUBNBULL & CO. Septembor4th 1878