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Otago Witness, Issue 1382, 25 May 1878, Page 12

AUCTIONS. SATURDAY, Bth JUNE, At 12 o'clock. FREEHOLD FARMS, TOKOMAIRIRO DISTRICT. MACLEAN BROTHERS, instructed by George Wilson, Esq., of Tokomairiro, will submit to auction, at their Rooms, Manae Btroet, on the above date, 1, — That very desirable farm, presently occupied by Mr James W. Newbigging, consisting of 52 ACRES 2 ROODS, situated within a few minutes' walk of Milton. The farm is substantially fenced aud subdivided, the soil of excellent quality, with a level surface, and in a high state of cultivation, and the improvements comprise good dwelling- house, with all necessary outbuildings, which are in good repair. 2. — 108 acres, more or less, of which 90 acres are under cultivation, fenced and subdivided, and for the greater parb of really excellent quality. A good dwellinghouse, barn, and stable are upon this property. (Sections 79 and and 80, Tokomairiro dißtrict.) Also, 116 acre«, being sections 11 and part' of 10, block 11, Akatore district, with good dwelling-house, stable, and cattle sheds thereon, and adjoining the above. These very eligible properties are for sale bona fide, and as the terma of payment will be unusually easy, and no outlay will be required for buildings or fencing, they are ■well worthy the attention of intending settlers in preference to nntouched Government lands. Further particulars on application . ■ 24my MACLEAN BROTHERS. TUESDAY, 25th JUNE, 1878. PURE LINCOLN EWES, in Lamb. T>OWERS, RUTHERFOR-D, & CO. JT have been instructed by Albert Austin, Esq., to offer by auction, in Melbourne, fes above, 22 Ewes, pure Lincoln, 3 years old last August, by Young Kirkham (imported) ; in lamb to Conqueror, Bismarck, Lustre, Birthday, and Longwool 1 Q Ewes, pure Lincoln, 3 years old last August, by Somerset (imported) ; in lamb to Bismarck, Lustre, and Birthday I>7 Ewes, pure Lincoln, 3 years old last August, by Marshal ; in lamb to Longwool, Birthday, and Bismarck A*r Ewes, pure Lincoln, 2 years old last August, by Somerset (imported) ; in lamb to Conqueror, Bismarck, Lustre, and Birthday. These ewes are bred from imported and the progeny of imported stock, and will be carefully selected by Mr Austin, whose reputation as a breeder of pure Lincolns is second to none in the Southern Hemisphere. Mr Austin ha 9 been repeatedly asked to sell ewes privately, but haa determined to submit this draft by auction, so that all buyers may have a fair chance of securing the purest Lincoln blood in the colonies. These 'sheep comprise all Mr Austin's 3-year-old «wes, and all of his 2-year-olds by Somerset, including prize-takers. TUESDAY, 13th AUGUST, 1878. 23,000 SQUARE MILES Of the FINEST GRAZING COUNTRY In Australia. By Auction, in Melbourne. In Suitable Lots. POWERS, RUTHERFORD, & CO. have been instructed by_ Messrs Roderick Travers and A. W. Sergison to offer by public auction, at their Rooms, No. 79 Collins- street we»t, Melbourne, on Tuesday, 13th August next, at 2 o'clock p.m , About 23 000 Square Miles of first-class } grazing country, being the pick of the Northern Territory of South Australia, carefully selected by Mr Sergison, during his four years' residence and explorations of that district. The country generally iB open, with no scrub, but very extensive plains lightly timbered and open downs, the whole richly grassed in addition to numerous kinds of herbs, vetches, and saltbush. Everywhere the country is watered by running creeks and large rivers perfectly fresh and navigable by large vessels for some distance, and is easily traversed. The soil on the rivers i« principally a red loam near the mouth, with chocolate and black soil as you ascend to the plains. The climate is cool and healthy, and the principal towns are Palmerston and Southport (which is distant only 60 miles),- whence the teams start with loading for the numerous goldfields. The main road, which runs by the telegraph line to Adelaide, is improved and everywhere bridged by Government, and a railroad of 150 miles long is now being surveyed from Southport as a commencement of the transcontinental line. The Pastoral Land Law is exceedingly liberal, being 6d. per square mile for the first 10 years, with three years to stock. Constant steam communication is kept up between Port Darwin, India, Sydney, Mol" bourne, and Adelaide, and the overland telegraph line passes through this country now •ffered. , < Independent of the southern markets, India alone and the islands would absorb *n unlimited quantity o? cattle, sheep, and horses, and the facilities for shipment are great, as there would be numerous ports available at short distances. Large numbers of sheep, cattle, and horses are already on the way to the district, and Mr Travers has started from his Aramac Station 1000 head of cattle to commence stocking some of the blocks. This magnificent grazing country will be offered by auction in suitable blocks, but meantime application can be made to the auctioneers, who are prepared to treat privately, and will show plans and supply the fullest information to intending purchasers.