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lion assuming, for convenience, tha.. the Works are erected on freehold property, hut of course have allowed m illing for ground value. I have also e.Miuded from my valuation fencing for sheep and pig paddocks, as the short time at my disposal did not allow obtaining particulars of same, but no doubt the value of this item is bettei known to your clients than to myself . You ask me to distinguish between original buildings erected by the liar l or Board, and the buildings erected by the present owners of the Works, hit it seems to me to be 'impossible to do this, as no correct record seems to have been kept of tiie buildings on Ihe ground when taken over by the Gisborne Freezing Works Company. I therefore regret being unable to give you a direct answer to this question ; should you require it, however, I can supply you with a detailed value of the different- parts of the Works. (-1) /Vn indication as to the special piant aid its efficiency for working up the ofia! and by-products.” Regarding special plant and its efficiency for working up by-products, the various methods adopted for dealing with those I consider most efficient, especially the fellmongery and manure plants, and I feci sure that they can be worked most economically. (5) “ A rough estimate of what works (new) would cost to do the same work a.u with the same storage.” I regret I to say that I am also unable to give | you a direct answer to this question on account of the various branches which have been entered upon in the working of the by-products. I can however, say that the value of the new freezing works in the ordinary | sense of the term, that is, to kill, freeze and store mutton and beef, including, Boiling-down Works and Fellmongery, excluding Manure Works, Soap Works, Lime Works, Preserving Works, etc., as erected at the Gisborne Freezing Works, the plant to do the same amount of freezing as is done at these works, namely, 800 sheep per day, with a storage capacity of 25,000 carcases, would be about £IB,OOO, but

the cost would depend to a certain extent upon the nature ot site, and other details. (G) “ Such further information or suggestions which in your judgment would be of value to the Farmers in arriving at a decision upon the question of purchase of the Works at their meeting on Friday next.” I do not know that I can give you much

I further information, only to again repeat that I consider the Works in a thorough state of efficiency. The Hercules Freezing Plant is one of the best of its kind 1 have seen, and is thoroughly up to date. The Haslam Refrigerator, of course, is much out ol' date, and as it stands would only be used in case of emergency. I might, however, point out tiiat it could very easily be converted to the Linde Ammonia. System, and be made to work in conjunction with the Hercules plant. Tins could be done at a cost of about £7(Hi, which would make the machine worth, in my opinion, £1258. As it now stands, I have put it down in my valuation at £4OO. The Insulation through the Freezing Chambers is ample, and the materials used of the very best quality. The freezing rooms aue 5 in number ; No. 1, capable of hti ging 528 ; No 2, 484 ; No 3, 550 ; No. 4, 900 ; No. 5, 1000 ; the storage capacity being about 25,000 sixtypcund carcases. The loading facilities and Slaughter House and Cooling Room are substantial and convenient. Particular care has been bestowed on the drainage system, and great efforts have been successfully made to cope with the objectionable effluvia arising from works of this description. The whole works are thoroughly paved with concrete, which I consider- of very great importance in a place of this kind, and the amount spent in concrete floors represents a considerable sum in my valuation. The water supply, although gained from several different sources, seems to me to be t! or oughlv adequate for the requirements. The principal supply is drawn from a spring situated some distance from the Works, and although, of course, I have no special knowledge of this spring, I am led to believe by Mr Jones, the present Engineer of the Works, that it is thoroughly reliable in the driest season. The other sources of supply are three dug-out wells, braked, one artesian well, and rain water collected from roofs of buildings. The Preserving, Works are quite up to date and capable of turning out 800 two-pound tins per day, and the plant is quite modern. Hoping that my award will be satisfactory, and offering to answer any questions or supply any further information you nvy require. I am, dear sir, yours faithfully

JAS. J. NIVEN^ SIGNATURES OF .PROSPECTUS. P. Barker, Sheepfarmer, Gisborne. W. K. Chambers, Sheepfarmer, Repoligaere. F. Hall, Sheepfarmer, Gisborne. W. Douglas Lysnar, Sheepfarmer, Gisborne. Hm. Cooper, Sheepfarmer, Wamui. V. Barker, Sheepfarmer, Gisborne. C. A. DeLautour, Barrister, Gisborne. Dated at Gisborne this Bth day of Jamary, 1902. Witness to above signatures : T. Alston Coleman, Law Clerk, Gisborne. TO SHEEPFARMERS.

The sheepfarmers’ committee will meet any Sheepfarmers TO-DAY (SATURDAY), between 2 and 4 p.m., at my office, to give information and explanations, and to receive applications. C. A. DeLAUTOUR, For the Committee. S»/£iSj GISBORNE RIFLES. THE Company will Parade in Marching Order, at the Drillshed, on MONDAY NEXT, at 6 o’clock p.m., and march to Camp at Haiti. Blankets, etc., to be sent to the Shed on Monday, not later than 4 o’clock. Daily Parades at 5 30 a.m. and 6 p.m. during the week, except Thursday, when the Parade will be at 3 p.m. J. WARREN, Captain. GISBORNE POUND. Impounded, By Deputy Ranger, on January 9th, 1902, for trespassing on public roads— One Bay Mare, branded TF inside of circle on near rump, foal at foot. If not claimed, and expenses paid, will be sold on Wedkbsoav. January 22nd, at 12 noon, in the aboye Pound. E. WILKINSON, Poundkeeper.

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