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Auctions FRIDAY, 7th JULY, ME. E. J. DUNCAN will sell by public auction at his saleroom, on Friday, 7th JWly, at 1 o'clock — Household furniture ■ Cooking utensils Toilet sets Vases, ornaments Account books Saddlery ' Gilt mouldings, sewing machines And a variety of useful articles, which wiU be duly published. Also, 1 bagatelle table. . SALE •OF PETONI! BY PUBLIC AUCTION, THUESDAY, 13th JULY. jyj-R. E. J. DUNCAN has the pleasure to state that this TOWNSHIP is now SUBDIVIDED and MARKED OUT on the o-round, and each peg numbered to correspond with the plan. Lithographed copies of the Plan of Subdivision, showing the Allotments and Roads, and the position of the Township with respect to Petoni Railway Station and Government Works, can now be had on application. Intending purchasers will find on these plans every information they could require. Payments will be in one-fourth cash at the sale, and the balance by equal instalments at six, twelve, and eighteen months. THURSDAY, 13th JULY. TOWNSHIP OF PETONI. IMPORTANT SALE OF FREEHOLDS AT PETONI RAILWAY STATION AND GOVERNMENT WORKSHOPS. MR. R. J. DUNCAN begs to announce that he has received instructions fromG. E. Barton, Esq., to sell by public auction on Thursday, 13th July, at 2 o'clock— About twenty acres of his property at Petoni, fronting the Hutt-road, and also fronting Petoni Beach, part of section 4, Lower Hutt district. This land is well and favorably [known for its excellent situation and fitness for a township. . It will be sub-divided into convenient allotments fronting broad streets, and every facility will be given for artisans and workmen employed at the railway Government factories to acquire freehold homes at moderate prices, and upon easy terms. The land is dry and healthy, having a gravel subsoil,.which causes a natural drainage. Excellent water can be obtained everywhere by sinking about five feet, and the climate may be judged from the fact that Mr, Sellars, the former owner of the land, used to produce fruit and vegetables several weeks in advance of the gardens at the Lower Hutt township, and of a quality far surpassing them. ’ The auctioneer recommends intending purchasers to visit the land, and they will readily see for themselves the convenience and beauty of its situation. 1 When the railway workshops, now in course of erection by the Government at Petoni, are completed, a very large number of persona will be employed there, and this township will then be THE TOWN, and Petoni Station THE STATION of the Lower Hutt Valley. The distance from Wellington by both railway and road is exactly six miles, thus aSording to business men ready access to town, combined with freedom from city taxes and regulations. All classes will find these freeholds desirable for residences, and a safe and rapidly increasing investment. The attention of the artizans about to be employed at Petoni is particularly invited to this their only opportunity of securing desirable places for residence, on easy terms. Lithographed plans of the sub-division can be had on application at the office of the auctioneer. TITLE UNDER THE LAND TRANSFER ACT. Payments will be spread over eighteen months, to suitconvenience of purchasers. Business Notice APERY, DRAPERY, DRAPERY. GEORGE PIRIE’S SPECIAL LIST FOR JULY. Dress Serges, B^d. Super Crisp Wincey, 10 LI. Fine Aberdeen ditto, Is. 3d. Homespuns, Is. 6d. Family Shirting, 5Jd. Bolton Sheets, 2s. 9d. 72in. White Twill Sheeting, Is. Cd, Muslin Curtains, 3s. lid. China JMatting,'9|d. The above goods were all bought at Job Prices, and on examination will be found 50 per cent, under usual prices. GEO. PIRIE, Draper and Clothier, Comer of Cuba and Manner-streets. FjT”o GENTLE M EN. THE STOCK OF CLOTHING, MERCERY, AND HATS, AT EMPIRE HOUSE, If “ not the largest in the world,” is admitted on all hands to be the cheapest and best obtainable in Wellington. Those who have not yet paid the establishment a visit, should call and see the advantages they would derive by spending their money with GEO. PIRIE, Draper and Clothier, Comer of Cuba and Manners-streets. By appointment The Marquis His Excellency Normanby. WANTED KNOWN, that Eddie and Jack, Manners-street, Wellington are selling Port Wine for invalids, recommended by the faculty, at 48a. per dozen, delivered free in town. Country orders carefully packed .and delivered free at carriers’ depot or Railway Station. FOUND at Eddie and Jack’s, Mannersstreet, Wellington, Pale Dry Sherry of superior quality, at 48s. per dozen ; delivered free in town. Country orders carefully packed and delivered free at carriers’ depot or Railway Station. J .

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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXI, Issue 4770, 6 July 1876, Page 4

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Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 New Zealand Times, Volume XXXI, Issue 4770, 6 July 1876, Page 4

Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 New Zealand Times, Volume XXXI, Issue 4770, 6 July 1876, Page 4

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