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New Zealand Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 4282, 10 December 1874, Page 4

Auctions. THIS DAY, THURSDAY, 10th DECEMBER. ON ACCOUNT OF WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. GEORGE THOMAS has received instructions to sell by auction on Thursday, 10th December, at 12 o’clock, at the stores of Messrs, dimmer, Reeves & Co., on account of whom it may concern, 5 tons Oamaru flour. Terms cash. TUESDAY, 15th DECEMBER. SAW AND FLOUR MILLS WAIRA R A P A. Sale at 2 o’clock. MR. GEORGE THOMAS is instructed by Messrs. Benjamin' Smith an» Co., to offer for sale, by PUBLIC AUCTION, at his rooms, Larabtou-quay, on Tuesday, the loth of December, at 2 o’clock, that magnificent property in the Wairarapa district, known as the BELVEDERE SAW AND FLOUR 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 11C0 Acres of splendid Totara bush, with a fair sprinkling of pines ; it is allowed by competent judges to bo 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 laud, in addition to the mill houses, comprise blacksmith’s shop, two comfortable dwelling-houses, six cottages for workmen, five-stalled stable, &c., &o. 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, Lambtou-quay, Wellington. Title : Crown grant, and early possession can be given. Immediately after the sale of the above property Mr. Thomas will offer the following valuable sections ; PALMERSTON —-Suburban section No. 950 ; Town sections 643, 65-4, 684 on the main road, near the Square, and town section CO7 in the Square. RANGITIICEI —245 acres superior land in that well-known district. This valuable block will be put up at a merely nominal reserve, and the terms of payment extremely liberal. Titles under the Land Transfer Act. TUESDAY, 15th DECEMBER. NOTICE. A LEASE OF ONE OF THE BEST BUSINESS PREMISES IN WELLINGTON FOR SALE. GEORGE THOMAS has been favored with instructions from Mr. Henry Border to sell by auction, at his rooms, Lamhton Quay, on Tuesday, loth December (immediately after the sale of T. Hooker, Esq.’s, property), The lease of that handsome shop and dwelling-house, occupied by himself, where he has carried on a lucrative business for three yearn, and is now going to retire. The building contains six rooms and a handsome shop in front, exclusive of a cottage in the rear which is let for 1 Os. per week. The lease has eighteen years to run. The building, for its size, is one of the handsomest in town, as well as one of the most substantial, the owner sparing no expense in its erection. For further particulars apply to the auctioneer, or to Mr. H. Border. , Terms liberal, declared at sale. MONDAY, 14th DECEMBER^ SALE OF BUILDING. MR. J. H. WALLACE is instructed by C. B. Izard, Esq., to sell by public auction, on Monday next, the 14th December, on the premises, at 12 o’clock noon, The offices occupied by C. B. Izard, Esq., opposite the Empire Hotel, with the exception of the bricks and the iron safe. Conditions.—Terms cash, and the building to be removed by Saturday, the 10th inst. Intending purchasers can inspect the premises on Saturday next. Government Notices OTICE TO CONTRACTORS. 'J Provincial Secretary’s Office, Wellington, November 10th, 1874. TENDERS will be received at the above office up to NOON of FRIDAY, the Ilth day of DECEMBER, for the CONSTRUCTION of a BRIDGE over the Whareama Iliver, at the Upper Crossing, Tinui, to Alfrcdton line of road. Plans and specifications may bo seen at Club Hotel, Masterton ; Nicholi’s, Tinui, and Provincial Engineer’s Office here. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. HENRY BUNNY, Provincial Secretary. N°' J OTICE TO CONTRACTORS. Provincial Secretary’s Office, Wellington, November 10th, 1874, TENDERS -will be received at the above office up to NOON of SATURDAY, the I2th day of DECEMBER, for the EORMATION of about 231 CHAINS of ROAD into Whiteman’s Valley, Upper Hutt. Plans and specifications may bo seen at Cotter's, Silver Stream, and the Provincial Engineer’s Office hero. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted, HENRY BUNNY, Provincial Secretary.