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Wellington Independent, Volume XXVI, Issue 3094, 5 January 1871, Page 1

Auctions. _____ THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 1871. AUCTION SALE OF FREEHOLD LAND AND FAMILY RESIDENCE ON WELLING-TON TERRACE. MR R. J. DUNCAN has received instructions from Cuptain Fos (o sell by public auction, This Day, (Thursday), sth January, at 2 o'clock p.m., on the premise?, that valuublo and j eligible Freehold Property on Wellington Terrace, I at present in the occupation of Capfcaj?} Fox, together with the buildings thereon. f: ? .'. The Land possesses a frontage of 100 links to the Terrace by 500 links back, and adjoins the properties of the Hon. J. Johnston and Mr Warburton, The Garden is well stocked with fruit trees, and there is an unrivalled site for the erection of a more commodious dwelling-house in front of the present building, commanding an extensive and beautiful view of the City and Harbor, accessible to the Government Buildings, the Queen's Wharf, and principal places of business by a few minutes' walk, whilst at the same time it possesses the ad- ' vantages of v retired situation for a Family Residence. The present house is at present in good repuir, and likely to remain so for ten years, with fair use and occupation. It contains seven rooms with four brick chimneys, has been reoently painted, is free from smoke, and is ! perfectly tight. In addition there is ' a stable and fowl-house detached, 1 with a brick well and pump, affording an abundant supply of excellent water at all times. The Auctioneer begs to remind investors and probable purchasers that this is about the last piece of Land and Residence now in the market for disposal in what is universally admitted to bo the healthiest and best position in Wellington. TITLE PERFECTLY UNEXCEPTIONAL. For further particulars apply to Messrs Travors aud Ollivier, or the Auctioneer. Terms at sale. FRIDAY, 6th JANUARY. PUBLIC SALE OF WHEAT AND BARLEY. MESSRS. BETHUNE & HUNTER have received instructionstosollby public auction, at the Exchange, on Friday, 6th January, at two o'clock, On account and risk of whom it may concern, 1488 bushels of barley 272 bushels of wheat 1000 bushels of oats Terms cash, or equal to cash. Exchange Buildings, 3rd January. POSTPONEMENT OF SALE.f nnHE sale of the Old Government Houseß, adX veitised to be sold by Mr Wallace on the 6th inst, is postponed until the Friday week following. FRIDA.Y, 18th JANUARY, 1871. PUBLIC SALE BY AUCTION. MR. J. H. WALLACE has been instructed to sell on the above day, The whole of the old Government House Buildings, as they now stand, and portions of same now lying ready for removal on the ground adjoining; also, the the balance of material, plant, and tools, comprising— timber, galvanised iron, plate and sheet glaea, workshops and outbuildings. Full particulars in catalogue. Terms at sale. Dec. 29, 1870. Tenders. ~ NOTICE. rpENDERS are invited for making the uniform X of the Porirua Rifle Volunteers. Specifications can be seen at the store of Mr W. Jones, Larabton Quay, Wellington, up till noon on Tuesday, the 12th January, 1871. All tenders to be addressed to the undersigned, care of E. J. King. The lowest or any tender not necoesarily cepted. Wk. BRODERICK. Johnsonville, 27th Dec, 1870. TO BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS. fipENDERS are invited for the erection of a X Presbyterian Church at Marton, Plans and specification may be seen at the office of Mr Scott, Marton ; and at Messrs D. and P. Bell, Wanganui. Tenders will be received until noon, on Tuesday, the 10th duy of January, 1871. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. D. C. BKTT, Secretary for Building Committee. rriENDERS for FENCING will bo received by X the undersigned up to noon on Monday, the 9th January. W. H. CLAYTON, Architect. Education, TE ARO GRAMMAR and COMMERCIAL SCHOOL, In»estre Street, Wellington, conducted by CECIL AUG. CURTIS (Formerly by the Roy. W. M.. Fell), Will re-open on the 16th January, 1871. Prospectuses forwarded on application. Vacancies for Boarders. C.A.C. trusts that, by an efficient course of instruction in the various branches of a Commercial Education, he will merit that patronage so long accorded to the former conductor of this school. I have much pleasure in recommending Mr Curtis as an efficient teacher. W. M. FELL. Wellington, December Ist, 1870Amusements /■\~D~D FELLOWS 1 HALL. GRAND PANORAMA OF TIIE NEW MAIL ROUTE, Across the Pacific Ooean and the Continent of America. FOR THREE NIGHTS ONLY— THURSDAY, FRIDAY, AND SATURDAY. j i i Admission— Sa, 2a, and Is. j