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Lyttelton Times, Volume X, Issue 629, 17 November 1858, Page 5

iAT THE HORSE REPOSITORY, HEREFORD St., CHRISTCHURCH. ON SATURDAY, 20th instant. SALE: OP VALUABLE DRAUGHT AND SADDLE HORSES BY PUBLIC AUCTION. 1%/TK. GUINNESS has received inJ3_L instructions to selL by. Auction the following valuable HORSES, without reserve. -....-.» Lot 1. Powerful bay colt, rising 5 years old, a first-rate draught horse • • 2. Bay gelding, 5 years old, stands upwards of 16 hands, and of great 1 power: 3. A strong useful hack mare, accustomed to carrying a lady, perfectly , .:;.-. - quiet. 4. A two-year old colt, has been hand- ' broke, of good substance and breeding 5; A handsome and strong harness mare with foal by Erskine 6.; A well bred'mare, quiet to ride 7. A splendid cart mare, able to draw a ton anywhere, and one of the staunch- ■■■■ e'st beasts in Canterbury. All the above horses can be seen at the Horse Repository. on the Friday previous to sale. ■' .;:■-••'-■■■•-■■■■■■■ NOTICE. TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS. ALL persons indebted to the estate of the late Mr, JAMES BRUCE, of Akaroa, Hotelkeeper, are requested to pay to the undersigned their- respective amounts dne within one month from this date ; and all persons having claims against the said estate are requested to lodge the same with the undersigned within the like time. ' By order of the Executors of the late James WILLIAM BRUCE. Akaroa, Nov. 10, 1858. . WAITANGI FERRY. r I^HE Provincial Government are prepared.to -L receive tenders from persons desirous of occupying the above Ferry on the .following conditions :— The contractor to build a house of accommodation on the Ferry Reserve ;. to provide beds for at least six travellers, and. shelter for six horses; to erect suitable stockyard and keep the same in repair; to provide and keep in repair a punt for the conveyance of travellers, horses, drays, cattle, and sheep, and to ferry the same across the river at the following charges, viz:— ... . -' For every passenger on, foot or horseback..' '....! ..V '2s. 6d. For every horse (exclusive of those ridden or in teams);.".....'. ,". ' 2s. 6d. For every dray ■.-...: ss. Od. For sheep per 5c0re.................. ss. Od. The Government will grant the free use of the Reserve of 640 acres, and a small bonus, for a period of three years, if the conditional license for the house is retained so long, and will undertake to renew the tenancy for a further period of three years. 1 The Superintendent will grant a conditional license free of charge, for the period ending 30th June, 1859; after which time application for its renewal must be made to the Bench of Magistrates, in accordance with the Public House j Ordinance. # ..-.-..■.■ . : Any further information may be obtained at this office. Applications must be sent in within one month from this date, and be accompanied by testimonials "of the fitness pf. r applicants. v By order of his Honor the.Superintendent, . JOHN OLLiyiERi - : . Provincial Secretary. Provincial Secretary's Office,...-..-Christchurch,Nov.l6,.lßsß/ ; . IMPORTANT SALE OF PROPERTY IN THE TOWN OF CHRISTCHURCH. MR. LONGDEN has received instructions to sell by Auction, at the Golden Fleece Hotel, Chri'stchurch, on MONDAY, 29th NOVEMBER, the following very valuable properties, viz. :— Town Section No. 271, situated in Cranmer Square and Kilmore Street, with the house and improvements thereon, all as now let to a respectable tenant at £20 per annum. Town Section No. 311, situated in Chester Street. . Six business sites, being portions ot Section No. 313, fronting on Durham Street and Chester Street. Also, i -- The lease of Section No. 844, situated at the corner of Cashel and Colombo Streets, with the houses -arid improvements thereupon, yielding an annual rental of ninety pounds. The lease v has about 9 years to run, at tho low ground rent of £3 10s., and at the expiration of tiie term, the buildings may be removed by the leaseholder, unless taken at a valuation by the ownor of tho freehold, as provided for in the lease. This very valuable section commands an' extensive frontage in the best business situation in Christchurch, and in consequence presents a favourable opportunity for investment. (After which will be sold) , 1 four wheel pony carriage and* harness • 1 iron plough with spare fittings, &c. , 1 set of light iron harrows Sale at 12 o'clock. ' Torms at S;de. Luncheon Provided. i • ' I