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Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2836, 29 July 1916, Page 16

AUCTIONS. TO CLOSE AN ESTATE. A BARGAIN. .MUST BE SOLD. IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE Of FREEHOLD DAIRY AND SHEEP LAND IN .THE IIUTT DISTRICT. 975 ACEES - 975 GOOD SOIL. A LARGE PORTION FORMS UNSURPASSED SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL SITES. MESSRS. HARCOURT AND COM-iY-L PANY have received instructions to sell, by Public Auction, at their Rooms, 195 Lnmbton Quay, on TUESDAY, AUGUST Bth, at: 2.30 p.m., tho above-mentioned Magnificent Property, being undulating land of excellent quality, suitable for dairying and sheep fanning; a considerable portion is ploughable, and upon the property is a sub-stantially-built i-roomed Dwelling, also another .small house. There aro a good woolshed, yards, dip, etc. The property is woll watered hv streams, and is well fenced and subdivided; round the homestead is a good plantation. It is only 2 miles from Belmont Railway Station, and 12 miles from Wellington by .first-class roads. Part of tho property, containing acres, is leased to the Quarry Company at a minimum rental of iIOO per annum, for 21 years from January. 1!K)8. The Highest Bid over £7 10s. will secure this Property. HARCOURT AND CO. SALE OF FREEHOLD PROPERTY. TUESDAY, Bth AUGUST, 1916. AT SHANNON SALEYARDS. , Abraham and williams, ltd., have received instructions from the Public Trustee to sell as above at 1 p.m.— All that pieco of Land containing 2 acres 1 rood (more or'less), being .Sections 306, 307, 308, . and 309, on ■ the plan of tho Township of Shannon. Also all that pieco of Land containing 3 acres (more or less) beSections 310, 311, and 312, Township of Shannon. Conditions of sale, and all particulars obtainable from the Agent for Public Trustee, Palmerston North, or the Auctioneers, at Palmerston North or Levin. WEDNESDAY, 16th AUGUST, 1916. At 2.30 p.m. Estate of the late William Bramley, Sen. AUCTION SALE OF A SPLENDID FREEHOLD FARM, NEAR JOHNSONVILLE. Messrs. j. h. bethune and co. are favoured with instructions from- the Trustees of the above Estate to sell by auction at their Rooms, Feathersfito Street, as above— THE WELL-KNOWN DAIRY FARM, now in the occupation of Mr. W. Bramley, whose lease expires on 30th September, containing 100 acres, all in grass, excepting about 20 acres in light bush, near tho back boundary, together witli tho two dwellinghouses, . dairy, tvapshod, stable, .ani milkingshed, with loft. The above Farm is situated about a mile from Johnsonvillo railway station, is well watered by four streams, lies to the sun, and is suitable for either dairying or cultivation. In addition to-the buildings required for the working of-the Farm, there is a 5-roomed house, with garden, at present occupied by a tenant. For further particulars apply to J. H. BETHUNE AND CO., ■ Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, 16th AUGUST, At 12 o'clock. At Rooms, Manse Street. FOR BONA.-FIDE SALE BY AUCTION. UPSET, .£ISOO, THEREAFTER NO RESERVE. STEAM PADDLE TUG, KOPUTAI. POWERFUL TUG. GOOD SEA BOAT. As she now lies at Port Chalmers, Otago Harbour. SMALL COAL CONSUMPTION. SPEED ABOUT EIGHT KNOTS. PAItK, REYNOLDS (LIMITED), are instructed by the Otago Harbour 'Board to sell by auction: THE. POWERFUL P.S. TUG, KOPUTAI As she now lies at Port Chalmers. DIMENSIONS—I2Oft. over all; beam 20ft., beam across paddle boxes 40ft., draft Bft.-9in. forward, Oft. aft (with 30 tons in hold and side pockets full). PLATES.—B-Bin.; iron frames, 21 inches apart. . . ENGlNES.—Wingate and Co., Glasgow; compound diagonal surface condensing; can be used to work paddles separately; 'h.p. dia. 2Sin.,' l.p. 52in., stroke 4ft., piston Ramsbottom rings; shaft 12in. crank, pin 12in., pump. 22in., condenser 6ft. 6in. x sft. x 4ft., reversing engine for both engines, revolutions, 30 to 35 per minute. 1.H.P., 480. BOlLEß.—Single end marine, 13 x 14, 3 furnaces (Fox), pressure 901b. . BUNKER CAPACITY.—HoId used at bunkers 45 tons, side pockets 9 tonB; ACCOMMODATION.—Two rooms, after cabin, one man per. room; forecastle to accommodate 11 seamen. The KOPUTAI is a beautifully designed and well executed piece of workmanship, and her sea-going qualities are proved by the magnificent work she has done in all kinds of weather and under all sorts of circumstances, and her . towing capacities are well known. In order to show their- bona-fides. in this matter, the Otago Harbour Board havo fixed the ridiculously low upset of ■£1500, leaving the sale thereafter entirely WITHOUT RESERVE. -It was felt that this was the fairest way to '.meet buyers from' a distance, who might imagine tho Board would put a big reserve upon the boat, and would not bother to attend the sale in consequence. With the knowledge of the low upset fixed, there is no excuse if anyone requiring; such a vessel fails to attend this sale. PHOTOGRAPH and further particulars can be seen at the Office of the Wellington Harbour Board. Any further information can be obtained upon application to PARK, REYNOLDS (LTD.), Auctioneers, Dimedin. COUNTRY HOMES. ALL HANDY TO WELLINGTON. 20 ACRES, all in grass and crops, close railway, fi-roomed Houso and outbuildings; .132500; .£SOO cash. ■ 30 ACRES, 4-roomed House, 8-bail cowshed, etc., all in grass, well watered. Price J3100S; £250 cash. 50 ACRES, Loase with p. clause, all in grass and crops; 3-roomed Cottage, cowshed, ctc. Price .£SOO, includes 27 cows, 2 horses, milking machine, dray, gig, etc., 28 ACRES, with 2 houses of 5 rooms each; very handy to Wellington; all in grass; JJIIOO, easy terms. 16& ACRES, with 5-roomed House; JJ7OO, easy terms. lli ACRES, with 5-roomed House; ,£550, easy terms. 14 ACRES, all grass and crops; 4-l-oomed Cottage; .£750, easy terms. 211 ACRES, sandy loam and drained swamp; .£lllOO, .£3OO cash. 6J ACRES, 5-roomed House, glass houses and grape vines, fruit trees; i£9so, easy terms. THOMSON, BBOWN & BAST, LTD.. 189; FEATHERSTON STREET (Opp. Union Bank), WELLINGTON,