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Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1259, 14 October 1911, Page 16

SPECIAL AUCTION LAND NOTICE, THE MANGATANGI VALLEY ESTATE Of 10 s SOO Acres, Wrii BE OFFERED FOE SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION AT iessrs. SAMUEL VASLE & SOUS' HART, 87 QUEEN 1 STREET, AUCKLAND, to FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27th, 1911. SALE AT 2 P.M. rriHIS property was acquired some years ago by a group of New Plymouth residents, who have now carried out a long contemplated plan of subdivision, and aro bringing the land under tho provisions of The Land Transfer Act. Tho survey work has been efficiently carried out by Mr. E. F. Halse, lato Government Field Surveyor, who has laid off tho sections in such a manner as to provide in each tho nucleus of a holding fitted for general farming.' So far as has been possible, the larger areas comprise nicely regulated proportions of almost level table land, river flats, and easy hills. Situation—Mangjtaugi Valley is situated about 35 miles S.E. from Auckland City—tho Queen City of the Dominion —about 12 miles from the Pokeno and JJ — t Nations "n the Main Trunk Tiaihvay" and within 1 miles from Kaiaua, New ' Brighton, and Miranda, landing places on the Firth of Thames (Hauraki Gulf with Auckland by handy steamers which make th 6 trip, to or from town, in about a hours of usually smooth water navigation. It is thus most conveniently siuiated as regards access by rail and water. The surveyed lino for the projected railway connection between the .Main Trunk at Pokeno and the Upper Thames Goldfields at Paeroa (the junction with the line to Waihi) runs right past tie Estate, along its southern boundary; at a distance of from 11 to 3 miles. There is a _nrst-class metalled read from l'okeno to about + miles from the Estate, and from there to and across the property, and right through to the ccast, are fair country roads which are being improved so as to carry vehicular traffic of every description, the Vendors of Mangatangi Valley making a lilx-rnl contribution to the cost. Tho construction of the Pokeno-Paeroa line will bring the property within 50 miles from Auckland, and this will place tho Settlers in close touch with tho excellent markets of that city, ami of the Upper Thames where there is a very large consuming population of miners ami other workers, who depend for supplies upon "the Man on the Land." Climate—The climatic conditions of tho Mangatangi Valley are excellent; an abundant though not excessive rainfall, a maximum of sunshine, without oppressive heat (the salt-laden breezes off the Gulf tempering the most sultry weather), while there is a continuous growth of feed throughout the winter season. Ail the subdivisions are \ieil watered by good streams and springs, the Mangatangi ("Baum.ixq Brook"), which flows through the Estate, being one of tho best shingle-bedded creeks in the North Island. Description of Country.—The land largely consists of rolling downs, all, or nearly all, ploughablo (with the exception of ono section which will be found well adapted ior a sheep farm), and is now in manuka, fern, and other natural veneration, with clumps of usciiil bush on scnio of lhe sections. Parts arc in raupo and flax swamp, easily drained, .which contain rich black alluvial soil, and can be converted into agricultural land of the best description. Clearing of this class of country is'not an expensive-matter, .and a groat proportion can he ploughed at once, or with little preparation. ..Tho top-soil is a good friable loam, rather heavier than on (he ooasHands of Taranaki, and usually six to eight inches in depth, but often considerably more. The stib-Soll is n moderately heavy clay, open and .affording good drainage. Tho. hillier (and lower-priced) sections are of twofoY quality, but will all take s.nit.ible grasses, and should carry at least oho sheep, to the acre when sown. A 1! tho sections fronting. Mangatangi Road have a fair extent of good feed, and will..'carry-more or less stock from the start. During last winter there Were about 900 sheep, and from 100 to 150 cattle grazed on the .Estate, along the course of this road. It must bo borne in mind that, with the exception of a paddock of about 30 acres laid down many years ag">, the whole area oi Mangatangi Valley is unimproved viTgin country. Generally speaking, the Estate may be regarded «s well adapted for dairying, cropping, fruit growing, and tho raising of stock, both cattle and S'heep. Turkeys do remarkably well, and pigs and poultry aro likely to prove vory payable side lines. What this land needs is settlement, and intelligent handling Noxious Weeds.—Except a little blackberry, the entire area may be said to be free from noxious weeds. En/irorment.—The Visitor to Mangatangi Valley, driving or riding from the railway station through the Pokeno Valley and the Maungatawhin Valley, cannot fail to be impressed with tho fertile and wcll-ke f >t farms which border tho road on oithei' hand, the nice homesteads, fruitful orchards, good pastures, tilled fields, and trrn hedges, al l combining to pre-so-it a picture of comfortable prosperity not otten seen in this new c-iiuniry of ours. After crossing a ridge of pcorcr country, known as "The Gum .Reserve," and approaching Mangatangi, _ better land and verdant paddocks are again in evidence, whilo further away can be seen Maramarua, wlwe dairying has been successfully established and a creamery is in full swing. This important industry is largely responsible for the pros-jcrity of the settlers of the Pokeno and Maungalawhiri Valleys, and there seems, no leason to doubt that in tho course of two or three years the Mangatangi Valley will aiso be a centre of profitable dairying A sawmill in tho Maungatawhiri Valley, some 5 or C miles from Mangatangi supplies excellent Rimn for building purposes, tho price being about Us. at mill, or 16s. delivered at site, per 100 feet. Pitriri (ironwocfJ.) feucim; poslis—tho best in New Zealand, and practically everlasting—can be bought at about JC"S 10s. Od. per 101, delivered at the landing at Kaiaua. Corrugated iron roofing, fencing wire, and all other stores are procurable from either rail or coast at reasonable cost. Tho nearest School at present is the one' in tho Maungatawhiri Valley, but tho advent of families, with children of school age, wilt speedily lead to the establishment of one on Hie Estate. It will be seen by the plan that the Vendors are fully alive to the importance of education, and have set aside a convenient site for School, Public Hall, and Creamery, besides providing Gravel and Quarry Reserves for the bonefit of the Settlers on the Estate. The Mangatangi Post and Telephone Office i.-. close to the central southern boundary of this property, and there afe ethers at Maungatawhiri Valley, Kaiata, Miranda, and Maramarua. > Coal, ironstone, and valuable clays aro known to underlie tho Mangatangi Valley Estate, but their prospective value is not considered a factor at the present time. As will bo seen by reference to tho locality plan, tho Estate is near to tho Hauraki Plains which have recently been sold by tho Crown, and are now closely settled. Upset Prices.—These have been fixed low, with the double object of effecting a successful sale, and affording buyers a sterling inducement to operate. . . Terms.—After much consideration these haTO been settled in a form which it is believed will prove attractive, viz.— Fifteen, per cent (15%) at fall of hammer, ten per cent. (10%) six months later, and the remaining seventy-five per cent. (75%) remaining on mortgage for 5 years at 5 per cent, per annum. No interest charged for tho period of six months following the date of auction. Any Buyer who elects to pay cash for his purchase G mouths from date of auction will be allowed a discount of five per cent. (5%) off tho wholo ot his purchase money. Title: Land Transfer. Plans and any further particulars may be obtained on and after Ist October, by writing or wiring to . ' F. P. CORKILL. New Plymouth | Or - The Auctioneers. SAMUEL.VAILE & SONS, Auckland j from whom any, further information can be procured. Conditions of Sale are available for reference at the offices of the Auctioneers, as above, and of the Solicitors to tho Vendors. Messrs. Roy and Nicholson, Brougham Street, Nov Plymouth. The following description of Subdivisions is given as a guide to Buyers, who aro requested to verify same by inspection. All Section pegs aro tlagged with red and white pennants, so as to be readily distinguishable" Section. Area. Upset.. a. n. r. .£ s. d. Adjoins Mr. Walter Peters' homestead. All ploughablc. Great portion covered 1 200 0 13 3 10 0 - with good sols of dautiiouia. 2 GGS 2 0 212 G Front half good ploughablc country, back portion very easy hills. Good deal of danthonia Patches of bush on hills. 3 692 0 0 2 0 0 About half ploughablc Back portion low hills with a little bush. 4 - GIG 232 2 5 0 Very similar to Section !). ' 5 588 137 212 6 Front half ploughablc. River flats are really good land. A few blackberries on tho flats. G 733 0 0 410 0 About 250 .acres alluvial flats, 30 acres being in English grasses of 30 years' lay About 275 acres, easy hills, in rough feed. Balance rolling ploughablo country. 10 acres ploughed and in tallow. New 5-roomed house with baliircom, pautrv, scullery, hot and cold water; washhouse with copper; cottage, '14 x 12, shed, 40 x 1.1 230 chains sheep-proof boundary fencing. Some patches of blackberries. 7 2373 0 0 015 0 70 acres flax swamp, easily drained; about 300 acres ploughablo downs.' Balance mostly easy hills with rough feed. Ample timber for fencing. Danthonia all through. g 370 0 0 217 G All ploughablc Good deal of danthonia. 9 5 a 1G Set apart by Vendors as a Gravel Reserve. 10 53d 13S 210 0 About four-fifths ploughablo. From 15 to 25 acres swamp, easily drained. Vory little grass at present. Several small batches of blackberry, but not badly infosted. 11. 13 1 8 Sot apart by. Vendors as a site for School, Creamery, Public Hall, or other accommodation for Settlers. 12 252 0 0 215 0 Practically all ploughablc; great part nearly level. Patches of swamp. A little meadow-rice grass and danthonia. lire has been over the section, and a good part could be ploughed .without any further clearing. 13 288 0 0 212 6 All ploughable. Fair proportion good swamp land, easily drained. Front portion nearly level and swamp; back, rolling downs. 11 219 0 0 2 7 G Very similar 'to Section 13, but less swamp. 15 2GI 0 0 2 0c About two-thirds ploughablc. Front nearly levol; centre, low rolling downs; back, easy hills. Some swamp. 1G 353 0 0 117 G About one-tliird ploughable, balance easy hills. Some fencing timber, but probably not sufficient to fence section. 17 G63 0 0 1 2 G About one-third ploughable. Some bush on back hilly. IS 170 0 0 3 5 0 Nearly level. All ploughable. Patches of swamp with good fall. Easily drained. 19 185 126 3 5 0 Piactically a.ll ploughable. Covered with small ti-trce, alter fire. Scrub' could be easily cut with machine. Seme swamp. 20 20S 128 3 5 0 Vory similar to Section 19. Small patch of cabbage trees, with some grass and trefoil. 21 231 1 0 3 5 0 Mostly ploughable. Rolling downs to flat swamp Patches of bush on back hills. Some danthonia. • ■ 22 268 '1 30 ' 210 0 About two-thirds ploughablc. Patches of danthonia. Back part., easv hills to rolling do-virs. . 03 392 0 0 117 6 About ' two-thirds ploughable. Similar to Section 22, but somewhat more hillv. 21 3 10 Set apart by Vendors as a Quarry Reservo. Reado-s will kind I v uoto that all tho foregoing Sections- (except the 9u1a.1l areas reserved for public will be submitted at HlO auction, and will be absolutely in the. hands of Bidders, subject only to the very rea.scnable ' upset prives stated. The highest Bidder will in every case 1* the Purchaser. NO UNCERTAINTY OF THE BALLOT AT THIS SALE. Write or wiro TO-DAY for Plan to V. P, CORKILL, Now Plymouth (or Hoglon), or SAMUEL VAILE AND SON'S, Auckland. Timo flios-SAIE IS NEXT nUDAI" WEEK. .