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New Zealand Times, Volume XXX, Issue 4379, 2 April 1875, Page 4

Auctions. THURSDAY, Bth APRIL. SAW A r N D FLOUR MILLS, WAIRARAPA. Mr. GEORGE THOMAS is instructed bv Messrs Benjamin Smith and Co. to offer fw sale by PUBLIC AUCTION, at Ins rooms, Lambton-qiray, on Hhursday, the Bth of April, at 2 o'clock, that magnificent property in the Wairarapa district, known as the BELVEDERE SAW AM) FLOUR MILLS. This valuable estate is situate at the Taratahi, Wairarapa, a few miles from Grey town, 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 lie placed in close proximity. At present there is a good metalled road up to the Mills. Iho Freehold consists of 1160 acres of splendid lotaiu bush, with a fair sprinkling of pines ; it is allowed by competent judges to be THE FINEST TOTARA BUSH In the Wairarapa, The land, 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 waterpower, 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, &0., &c. Further particulars will be furnished on application at the offices of B. Smith and Co., or the Auctioneer, Lambton-quay, Wellington.^ Title : Crown grant ; and early possession can be given. THURSDAY, loth APRIL. Important sale of Draught Horses, Timber Waggons, Harness, &c. GEORGE THOMAS has received instructions from Messrs. J. and R. Mabey (who are giving up business) to sell by auction, at his yard, Brandon-atreet, on Thursday, Xsth April, at 1 o’clock, — 15 valuable draught horses and harness 2 timber waggons Terms at sale. Insurance Companies. E W ZEALAND INS URANCE COMPANY. Established 1859. Capital£l,ooo,ooo, of which£24o,ooo is paid up. Fire and Marine Risks of every description will be accepted at the lowest current rates. BETHUNE & HUNTER, Agents, Wellington. The south British fire and MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL £750.000. With Unlimited Liability of Shareholders. The above Company offers undoubted security to insurers, having a large, wealthy, and influential proprietary resident in the Colony, where also all its funds are invested. As a purely Colonial institution, it has therefore a prior claim" on insurers. The Company undertake,insurance against every description of both Fire and Marine Risks at lowest current rates of premium. The chief characteristics of the Company are undoubted security, liberal terms, and prompt settlement of losses. For proposal forms and further particulars, Apply to W. & G. TURNBULL & CO., Agents, Wellington. ~|~ & LONDON & GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY. AH classes of FIRE RISES in town or country taken at current rates. EDWARD PEARCE, Agent. -yiCTORIA INSURANCE COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Established 1849. CAPITAL £200,000 Head Office : ” Melbourne. Insurance of every description effected at lowest current rates, and claims promptly met. Losses csn be made payable in any part of New Zealand or the Australian colonies. LEVIN & CO., Agents.. AND PRODUCE - NEW ZEALAND TO LONDON. Merchants and others can make arrangements for next season for INSURING WOOL and PRODUCE from ports in New Zealand to London direct, or from Stations, from time the Wool is shorn, by any route, till delivered in United Kingdom. Claims payable in London. Policies issued at any of the Company’s Agencies. NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY. JOHNSTON & CO., Agents, Wellington. gTANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. CAPITAL-ONE MILLION STERLING. PRINCESS 0 DUNEDIN. Losses by Fire Insured against on stores, warehouses, dwelling houses, &c., at current rates. The Company wiU also take risks on wool and aU kinds of merchandise on land or at sea, and either on valued or open policies, on the most favourable terms. Particular attention is drawn to Articles of Association, by which, after paying shareholders 19 per cent., the balance is to be distributed as follows:—40 per cent, to go to Reserve Fund, 30 per cent, to POLICY HOLDERS, and balance as Company may determine. Agents for "Wellington; SAMUEL, LADD, & CO. Transatlantic fire insurance COMPANY OF HAMBURG. This Company being now duly licensed and registered by Government, have COMMENCED BUSINESS IN NEW ZEALAND, And are prepared to take fire risks at lowest, current rates on all kinds of Buildings, Furniture, Merchandise, Wool, and Grain, &c. AU Claims Settled in the Colony without delay. Bankers —lnternational Bank of " London and Hamburg (Limited). In the ColonyBank of New Zealand. Agents for Wellington —Whittem, Nicholson, and Co. * A USTRALIANMUTUALPROVIDENT /\ SOCIETY FOR MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE, &c. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH : Head Office : Wellington. Present Annual Revenue, £280,000. Accumulated & Invested Funds, £1,330,000 Persons Assuring with this Office share the whole profits, and a Bonus is declared every fifth year. JOSEPH DYER, Resident Secretary. BOARD and Residence at Mrs. Allens', Willis street, nearly opposite the Union Bank. Accommodation for one lady.