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New Zealand Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 4276, 3 December 1874, Page 4

Auctions. TUESDAY, Bth DECEMBER. ME. E. J. DUNCAN has been favored with instructions from K. Barrett, Esq., to sell by auction, on Tuesday, Bth instant, at 11 o’clock, at his residence, in Willia-street, The whole of his Household Furniture, &c., including— A very handsome pianoforte, by Chappell and Co., imported to special order only six months ago. Catalogues are being printed, and will be ready for distribution on Monday morning, 7th inst. TUESDAY, loth DECEMBER. SAW AND FLO U.E MILLS WAIEA E A P A. Sale at 2 o’clock. ME. GEORGE THOMAS is instructed by Messrs. Benjamin Smith axs> Co., to offer for sale, by PUBLIC AUCTION, at his rooms, Lambton-quay, on Tuesday, the loth of December, at 2 o’clock, that magnificent property in the Wairarapa distinct, known as the BELVEDERE SAW AND FLOUE MILLS. This valuable estate is situate at the Taratahi, Wairarapa, a few miles from Greytown, and about sixty miles from Wellington. The PROPOSED LINE OF RAILWAY Is laid off within about fifteen chains of the Mills, and it is anticipated that a Station will be placed in close proximity. At present there is a good metalled road up to the Mills. The Freehold consists of 1160 Acres of splendid Totara bush, with a fair sprinkling of pines ; it is allowed by competent judges to be THE FINEST TOTARA BUSH in the Wairarapa, and is estimated to contain sufficient timber to keep the present mill in work for a QUARTER OF A CENTURY, cutting from nine to ten thousand feet per day. The laud when cleared is admirably adapted for agricultural purposes. The Saw Mill is one of the most complete in the province, worked by engines combining 40 horse-power. The Flour Mill is worked by water-power, and is furnished with machinery of the most approved description. Both mills are in full working order. The buildings on the land, in addition to the mill houses, comprise blacksmith’s shop, two comfortable dwelling-houses, six cottages for workmen, five-stalled stable, Ac., &c. Taking into consideration the great and increasing demand for Totara in this and the other Provinces, and the facilities which will shortly be available for transporting it to Wellington by rail at a moderate charge, the auctioneer can confidently recommend this property to the attention of capitalists as one that will most surely realise an ample return for amount invested. Further particulars will be furnished on application, at the offices of B. S. and Co., or the Auctioneer, Lambton-quay, Wellington. Title : Crown grant, and early possession can be given. LAND SALE. TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, 22nd and 23rd December, 1874. IMPORTANT SALE op 15,000 ACRES OF LAND IN THE MANCHESTER BLOCK, Manawatu. ■jV/fESSRS. BETHUNE & HUNTER have IVJL received instructions to sell by public auction, at their Sale-room, Custom-house quay, on Tuesday and Wednesday, the 22nd and 23rd December, commencing each day at 11 o’clock in the forenoon. ing a portion of the block purchased by the Hon. Colonel Feilding for colonisation by the Emigrant and Colonists Aid Corporation. The land to be offered for sale includes most of the unoccupied allotments in the township of Feilding and the adjoining suburban and rural sections. The sections have all been surveyed, most of the road lines are cleared, and are now in course of formation. There are upwards of 1000 people already settled in and about the township of Feilding, and the greater part of the land offered for sale abuts upon the main line of railway now in course of construction from Wanganui to Wellington, Napier, and Foxton. The land is level, rich, and well watered, partly open and partly bush. Many of the sections are covered with valuable totara, matai, red and yellow pine timber, and as the railway to the Port of Foxton from Feilding will be completed within twelve months, and the line to Wanganui is also being rapidly proceeded with, this sale offers special' inducements to saw-mill owners and persons engaged in the timber trade. Lithographed plans of the sections, and schedules of upset prices, may be had at a cost of two shillings each. Title, Crown Grant, or Land Transfer Certificate. Terms of payment—Ten per cent, in cash on the fall of the hammer, and the balance in cash within one month from the day of sale. Lunch will be provided each day at one o’clock. Plans may be seen, and any further information obtained on application to A. F. Halcombe, Feilding. T. U. Cook, Foxton. W. H. Watt, Marton. F. Jackson, Wanganui. Harman & Stevens, Christchurch. Daloety, Nichols & Co,, Dunedin. Ekown, Campbell & Co., Auckland. A. W. Scaife, Nelson. Kinross & Co., Napier. BETHUNE & HUNTER, Wellington, Wellington, Nov. 16, 1874. THURSDAY, 17th DECEMBER, 1874. FOR SALE BY AUCTION. SPLENDID FREEHOLD PROPERTY Within five miles of Wanganui. 657 ACRES HIGHLY IMPROVED LAND Subdivided into convenient Paddocks. THE HOLLY LODGE ESTATE. MR. ARTHUR BEAUCHAMP has been favored with instructions from Win. Finnimore, Esq., who is leaving the district, to Hell by auction at his mart, Victoria Avenue, on Thursday, 17th December, 1874, at twoo’clock p.m., — The above valuable Property. ’ The soil is exceedingly rich, and capable of producing any description of crop, as the present tilled acreage will prove. The dwelling-house is beautifully situated, and is in every respect a most comfortable residence. A capital new woolshed and sheep and cattle yards have lately been erected. The cultivation consists of some 50 acres in oats, potatoes, carrots, &o. Never-failing streams of water supply all tho paddocks. About 150 acres of the property consists of excellent bush, suitable for fencing, and with a productive power of 500 cords annually of firewood for the next four years. Grazing capacity-of land under grass, 2000 sheep and 100 head cattle. Terms at sale. For cards to view and further particulars apply to ARTHUR BEAUCHAMP, Auctioneer, . Title indisputable.