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Otago Daily Times, Issue 23939, 14 October 1939, Page 20

SALES BY AUCTION TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1939, At 2 pjm. SALE OF WELL-KNOWN PUKETOI STATION. CTRONACH, MORRIS, & CO.. LTD., IyrURRAY, ROBERTS, & CO., LTD., And P)ALGETY & CO., LTD.. •*-* have received instructions from Mrs Watson Shennan to offer, on the above date, at Messrs Dalgety and Co.'s premises, Ranfurly: The Freehold and Leasehold portions of Puketoi Station. This Property has been in the hands of the Shennan family since 1868. and is known throughout New Zealand as one of the choice properties in Otago Central. Its flock of Merino Sheep has made such a name that anyone in search of highclass Rams of this breed always endeavours to obtain the Puketoi blood. The land is suitable not only for Merinos, but also for Halfbreds and Crossbreds. and will be offered in the following lots:-*-LOT 1 comprises Run No. 621, containing 4192 acres held under /Pastoral Licence expiring in 1955; rental £l2O per annum. On this Run , some 400 acres have been ploughed ' and sown in English grass and 60 are at present in fallow, which could be sown immediately by a buyer if desired. The whole run is subdivided into eleven paddocks . and blocks. With this Run is included a block of 1090 acres Freehold land which is* divided into eleven paddocks. About 90 acres are in English grass, 40 acres in lucerne, and 30 acres in fallow. On the Freehold is erected the Homestead, the buildings of which comprise 12-rooir.ed house, large wool shed, shearing quarters with dining room, kitchen and bathroom, men's cottage, stables, chaffhouse, implement shed. 3-roomed mens hut. dip. sheep yards, etc. A water supply is laid on from a stream to the house. Both the Run and the Freehold are permanently watered in most of the paddocks, partly by a creek and partly by a lagoon which for very many years has never been known to go dry. Altogether this Lot makes a very desirable proposition, being well balanced for Winter and Summer Grazing. _ ... LOT 2 comprises 634 acres Freehold of particularly good land, subdivided into four" blocks. About 200 acres have been ploughed, and the balance is in its natural state; 20 to 25 chains of fencing are neces-. sary between this block and Lot 1. The block is permanently watered bv the Taieri River, and on the higher portion water can be obtained bv sft to 6ft sinking. This is a block which should attract buyers in search of some of the exceptionally good land of the Maniototo district. This portion o* the subdivision is most suitable for running Crossbre.d Ewes for the fattening of their lambs and also for a considerable number of Cattle, which finish remarkably well on the portion adjoining the river. , . LOT 3 237 acres Freehold, is all in its native state, and is permanently watered by the river. It is ringfenced and all in one block. LOT 4.—ln addition to the above will be offered three sections at Waimata. close to the Sale Yards, which have been used as holding paddocks. The area is 12 acres, and these will be offered in one lot. The whole of the Station is being offered for bona fide sale with the exception of one Run and 10 acres Freehold, which have been reserved for the present Manager. Possession will be given to buyers on March 27. 1940. prior to which date a Clearing Sale of all Stock and Plant will be held. Teiros and further particulars may be obtained from THE AUCTIONEERS, At Dunedin or Branches. THURSDAY. OCTOBER 19. 1939. At 11.30 a.m. SALE OF BUTCHERY BUSINESS AND DWELLING HOUSE. CTRONACH. MORRIS. & CO., LTD., £5 have received instructions from Mr W. S. Williams, of Middlemarch, to offer, on the premises, on the above date, his buildings, etc. LOTM comprises Freehold Sections 3 and 4, Block 6. Town of Arden, containing 1 rood 37.3 poles. On this stands the butcher's shop of concrete and a garage 35ft by 40ft, capable of housing 4 motor cars. In this lot, along with the property, is included the plant, consisting of cash register, bacon cutter, scales, also a motor van, horse and dray. To the purchaser will be granted the goodwill of the lease of slaughterhouse and grazing paddock of 40 acres. The rent of this is £2O 15s per annum. LOT 2 consists of Section 5. Block 6, Town of Arden, containing 39.4 poles. This section includes a particularly good 5-roomed brick house with sun porch, bathroom, and all conveniences connected with sentic tank. The garden is nicely laid out in lawns and vegetable garden. The two properties offer a chance to an energetic man in search of a butchery business in a good financial district. Anyone in search of a desirable residence in Central Otago should not overlook inspecting the house property even if he does not consider the question of the butchery business. Mr Williams wishes to retire, and is prepared to accept very reasonable prices for both lots. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1939. Immediately Before Commencement of Balclutha Stock Sale. L.I.P. PROPERTY AT HILLEND. QTRONACH, MORRIS & CO., LTD., have received instructions to sell the L.I.P. Property at Hillend, lately occupied by Mr Jas. Smith, comprising 986 acres 3 roods, being allotments 9a and 10a, Barnego Settlement. The annual rental is £B6 6s less the usual rebate. The Buildings comprise a 6-roomed House, with hot and cold water and all conveniences, Barn. Stable, Woolshed. Men's Hut and Sheep Yards. 35 acres have this year been in turnips, 10 acres in rape, 30 acres in stubble, 7 acres in young grass and the balance two and three-year-old pasture and natural state. The property is situated 4$ miles from the Lovell's Flat Railway Station, and is connected by telephone with the Balclutha Exchange. It is a good grazing property and well worth attention. A small reserve has been placed upon it, and the vendor will give good terms to an approved buyer. RIFLE SHOOTING D.S.A. CLUB Although the season is drawing to a close keen interest was evident at the D.S.A. Club's trophy shoot on Thursday night, when 25 members competed. Competition was close and eight members with total scores of 80 have tied for the shoot-off 'o be held next Thursday. Results:—S. Wall 80 (scr) 80, R. Anderson 80 (scr) 80, R. Graham 80 (scr) 80, C. Finlayson 80 (hep. 1) 80, L. Beck 80 (1) 80. Miss T. Nash 72 (8). 80, J. A. Perry 72 (10) 80, C. Moodie 78 (1) 79, D. Watson 77 (2) 79, W. Blagdon 76 (3) 79, N. Rodgerson 76 (3) 79. T. Whyte 75 (4) 79. C. Gillan 77 (1) 78, Mrs R. Graham 77 (1) 78, Miss M. Graham 73 (5) 78, Miss Hull 67 (10) 77, F. Mouat 75 (1) 76, T Graham 73 (3) 76, H. Austin 73 (2) Before you plan your weekly buying look in the Otago Daily Times Classified Columns.