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Otago Witness, Issue 3495, 8 March 1921, Page 25

LATE ADVERTISEMENTS. PLUMBING BUSINESS FOR SALE. Old established, with a particularly fmo connection, in rising- southern main town; leasehold ; owners retiring. Splendid opening for partnership or an energetic tradesman. Turnover approximately £4OOO per annum. Ingoing about £ISOO. Apply Messrs A. T. Burt (LIMITED), Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, or Invercargill, from whom all particulars may be obtained. Bni JVTAV ZEALAND RAILWAYS. EASTER HOLIDAYS, 1821. EXCURSION FARES. HOLIDAY EXCURSION TICKETS will he issued FROM ANY STATION TO ANY STATION on the South Island Ma' Line and Branches (including calling plae on Lake Wakatipu), on Westland Sectio and on the North Island Main Line at Brprehes from TUESDAY, 22nd March, MONDAY, 28th March (inclusive), ava able for Return up to and includii THURSDAY, 28th April. By Order. « row 1 2 5'

TUESDAY, 22nd MARCH, At 10.45 a.ra. At Balclutha Saleyards. UNRESERVED SALE BY AUCTION Of Dr TRUBY KING'S PROPERTY, At Tahakopa. "OkT RIGHT, STEPHENSON, & CO. » * (LIMITED) have received instructions from Dr F. Truby King to offer for sale' by public auction, as above, the whole of his Property, situated at Tahakopa, in the following LOTS : Lot I.—Township Farm, comprising 186 acres 2 roods 0 poles (more or less), adjoining the township of Tahakopa. This farm is mainly rich alluvial deposit, partly in grass and clovers, partly in crop, and partly fit for immediate ploughing. During the last 12 months about a mile and a-half of drains have been mad© through deep, strong rush and Maori-head ground, which will come inlo immediate profit. Only enough bush has been kept for shelter. - Lot 2. —Lauriston Farm, comprising 182 acres 3 roods (more or less). About the centre of this block stands the Railhead Co-operative Dairy Factory, «fhe farm comprises rich river flats and cle’Sfced bush land, in crop or laid down with grass and clover, also standing bush. Buildings include large well-equipped Dwelling-house, ample stabling, barn, implement shed, milking shed, and extensive complete up-to-date piggeries, eto. Lot 3. —Homestead Farm, comprising 264acres (more or less) Freehold, with grazing right over Bush Reserve of 297 acres 1 rood 19 poles. About 230 acres of bush have been burned and sown down in grass and clover during the last 15 months. On the freehold is a comfortable modern Dwellinghouse, splendid up-to-date dairy, and outbuildings. Ideal milking shed, milk room, etc. Ridd milking plant, run by _ water power, which also generates electricity for lighting the steading. Hot and cold water laid on to farm buildings and residence front central elevated concrete tank, etc. This lot includes rich river flats, open grass land, old and recently grassed clearings, and a small area of standing bush. The lease of the Bush Reserve has five years to run from 20th March, 1920, at an annual rental of £l. Lot 4.—Scott’s Farm, comprising 300 acres (more or less). On this block there is a good House. Lot s.—Jerseyvale Farm, comprising 204 acres 1 rood 20 poles (more or less). Lot 6.—Happy Valley Farm, comprising [ 64 acres 2 roods (more or less). Lots 4,5, and 6 comprise extensive alluvial river flats and bush clearings in grass and clovers. Nearly 50 acres now in crop (oats, turnips, etc.). Bush can be cleared on most favourable terms through contractors for prop-cutting and firewood. They leave the bush felled ready for burning, and contribute grass seed as well. Full informa- [ tion on inquiry. TERMS: 10 per cent, on fall of hammer 5 per cent, on date of possession, > 5 per cent, in 12 months. 5 per cent, in two years. 5 per cent, in three years. 5 per cent, in four years. Balance in 5 years. INTEREST on unpaid balances at the rate of 4 per cent, for first year, 44 for second year, 5 per cent, for third year, 5£ per cent, for fourth year 6 per cent, thereafter. POSSESSION will be given EARLY IN APRIL, 1921, after the Clearing Sale. NOTE. — Particular attention is directed to the specially easy terms on which tb® property is offered. The Vendor will enter into an undertaking that, if any milling timber is not out within two years. from date of sale, special allowances will bo made to buyers. The property lies around or near the township of Tahakopa, the most distant section being about a mil© and a-half from the Railway Station and Dairy Factory. The whole area is most suitable for dairying and fattening. At . the present moment Lots 2 and 3 are carrying 100 dairy cows, mostly Jersey cross, which indicates the heavy nature of the soil and the mild climate. ” The land grows splendid swed®turnips, photographs of recent crops being available for inspection. In view of Dr King’s recent appointment in Wellington and his consequent removal to that city, he is determined to sell, and all Lots will bo offered for practically unreserved sale. The Auctioneers recommend inspection with the utmost confidence, and will be glad to supply any further particulars on application. INSPECTION. —Arrangements have been made for prospective buyers to be shown over the property between the sth and 15tlv March.