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Lyttelton Times, Volume V, Issue 256, 14 April 1855, Page 8

Important Sale of Books. "TITR. LONGDEN has received instruc--Ij-i- tions from Robert Latter, Esq., to sell by auction at Mr. Le Cren's stores, in Lyttelton on Wednesday and Thursday, 25th and 26th ins*. ; — 4 cases assorted READING BOOKS. Catalogues will be published in a few days. The sale will commence punctually at 12 o'clock on each day. Terms at Sale. Luncheon provided. IMPORTANT SALE BY AUCTION, At Kaiapoi. MR. LONGDEN has received instructions from the surviving executor of the late C. Rtjdstoxe Read, Esq., to Sell by Auction, at the residence of the deceased, in Kaiapoi, on Wednesday, the lSih inst., all that . LEASEHOLD PROPERTY, Being part of Section No. 320, and comprising 130 acres of Land, together with all the improvements thereon. The le-ise is held for 21 years from the 26th Maj', 1554, at a progressive rent of os., 10s., and 15s. per acre, for every seven years. The section is beautifully situate on tlie banks of the River Waimakariri, close to the town of Kaiapoi, and has a most extensive and valuable deep-water frontage. About 20 acres are fenced in, and partly under cultivation. The improvements consist of a good Dwell-ing-house and Garden, and some small outbuildings. The above property is justly considered one of the most valuable in the district, and would be particularly desirable for any one wishing to commence farming, as no further outlay beyond mere cultivation would be necessary, and the purchaser might haye immediate possession. Also, The Household Furniture and Effects' of tbe deceased, consisting of— Mahogany Diuing-tahle, book-case, chest of drawers, sofa-bed, feather bed, iron b.dstead, blankets and bedding, arm chair, churn and dairy utensils, cart-harness, horse combs and brushes, cooking utensils, corn measures, table knives and forks, butchers' knives and steel, German-silver spoons and forks, brass-taps, bot-tle-jacks,' clock, fishing nets, carpenter's tools, fencing wire, garden tools, grindstone, stove, cross-cut saw, wheelbarrow, wearing apparel, telescope, coffee mill, looking glass, steelyards, bellows, a few hooks, punt, &c. &c. &c. Sale at 12 o'clock. Luncheon Provided. SALE BY AUCTION^ „ (Unless previously disposed of by Private Contract,) T\/TR. LONGDEN has received instruc-•J-»-J_ Lions from F. Guinness, Esq., to Sell by Auction, (unless previously disposed of by private conn-act.) on Saturday, May sth, the following valuable property, viz.:— RURAL SECTION, No. 306, Cumprisi.ig 50 acres of Freehold Land, situate on the banks of the Halswell, about ten miles from Chri^church, with the Pre-emptive right over 500 acres adjoining, together with all the improvements thereon, consisting of Dwellinghouse, Stockyards, &c. Ar.so, The Lease of the adjoining CATTLE RUN over 6000 aces, with the improvements.. The Rural .Section is almost entirely fenced in by the river Halswell, and is at present used as a paddock attached to the run ; it is also well adapted for agricultural purposes. The above property is ut present let on lease until April, 1859, and offers a fair opportunity' for iiive.-tmeiit to Liiul period, with a view to occupation ihereafter. A i.so, 10# Acres (or thereabouts) of FREEHOLD LAND, known as Staumore, and situate close to Christchurch,adjoining the Rev. Mr. Macule's. This hind is known to be particularly productive, aud a very heavy crop ha* just been taken from it. It is securely fenced and drained. -The above will be sola separately or tog.ther, and if de>ir_d, part of the purchase money uiav remain on monga»e for two years. The sale wili take place at the office of the auctioneer, in the market place, Christchurch, at 12 o'clock precisely. For further particulars apply to J. Longden.