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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXII, Issue 5120, 21 August 1877, Page 4

Auctions MONDAY, Bth OCTOBER, 1877. IMPORTANT LAND SALE. Messrs, bethune and hunter will sell by public auction, at their saleroom, Custom House Quay, Wellington, on Monday, Bth October, 1877, at 2 o’clock— Lot 1. That valuable Freehold Property at Eangitikei, known as Campion’s Run, and recently in the occupation of Richard Hammond, Esq., belonging to the representatives of the late Thomas Fraser, Esq., containing six thousand five hundred and eighty-three (6583) acres, more or less, situated on the West bank of the Rangitikei River, and within a distance of three or four miles from the town of Bull. The greater part of the estate consists of rich, flat, and undulating land, which could be immensely improved by draining and other means, and rendered capable of carrying a great quantity of stock. There is an excellent dwelling-house on the property, two good cottages for the men employed on the station, and a large and nearly new building, formerly used as a Flax store, which might easily be converted into a capacious and convenient shearing shed. Lot 2. An allotment of Freehold Land, part of Town Acre No. 183, having a frontage of 53 links to Ghuznee Street, by a depth of 171 J links ; together with dwelling-house erected thereon, containing Four rooms and Scullery, Stable, and a large two-storey building at the back, measuring 31 feet by 24 feet, formerly occupied by Mr, Smith, carrier. This property adjoins Mr. Valentine’s Hotel, Foresters’ Arms. Lot 3. An allotment of Freehold Land (triangular piece), being part of Town Acre, No. 202, having a frontage of 46ft. 3in. to Herbert Street, 48£t. adjoining the buildings on the Leasehold property in Lot 4, and a depth of 15ft. 9in. from Herbert Street to other part of said section. Lot 4. An allotment of Leasehold Land, part of Town Acre No. 202, having a frontage of 18ft. lOin. to Manners Street, and 49ft. 7in. to Herbert Street, together with buildings erected thereon, formerly occupied by Mr. C. Luxford as a butcher’s shop, containing Front shop 24ft. x 24ft., plastered throughout; Office, 12ft. X 10ft., plastered; Back room, 18ft. x 10ft., match lined throughout; Side room (triangular) 14ft. x 14ft. x 14ft., and large Lean-to 45ft. x 12ft., covered with corrugated iron. This property is held under a Lease for a term of 999 years from the 29th September, 1856, subject to a rental of Eighteen pounds (£18) per annum, payable quarterly. The manager residing on the Station will show intending purchasers over the property, and give them any information they require. For further particulars apply to Messrs. Hart and Buckley, Solicitors, Lambton Quay, Wellington ; or, at the Auctioneers’ Offices, where plans may be seen. ' Wellington, 20th August, 1877. MONDAY, Bth OCTOBEE, 1877. Messes, bethune and hunter , will- sell by Public Auction, at their salerooms, Custom House Quay, Wellington, on Monday, Bth October, 1877, at 2 o’clock— All that piece of Land numbered section 86 in the Government plan, containing 354 acres of land, more or less,- (to be taken as 354 acres) the property of the late Mr. John Fawcett Holgate, situated in the Rangitikei ■ district; together with the buildings and improvements " thereon, consisting of dwellinghouse built of Wood and iron, containing six rooms with double brick chimney and verandah; shed, sheepyard, and stockyard. The greater portion of the laud is enclosed with a furze and slab fence, divided into three paddocks, and laid down in English grasses. There is about three acres of bush on the property, and the supply of water is abundant. Wellington, 20th August, 1877. g ilbirnie. . Insurance Companies North British & mercantile INSURANCE 1 CO. OF LONDON AND EDINBURGH. Established. 1809. Capital, £2,000,0000. Fire Reserve, £1,002,768. The undersigned have been appointed the Company’s Agents, and are authorised to insure against fire on favorable terms. MURRAY, COMMON, AND CO., ■ Agents. ' ■'’Y'IGTORIA' 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 can be made payable in. any part of New Zealand or the Australian colonies. LEVIN & CO., Agents. LOBE MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY (LIMITED.) CAPITAL ... ... £500,000. Head Office : London. Risks on merchandise and steamers to all parts of the world taken at lowest current ■ rates.; Losses promptly paid in Wellington, London, or any of the numerous agencies. LEVIN & CO., Agents. Transatlantic fire insurance COMPANY OF HAMBURG. THE above Company is prepared to accept risks in town and country at lowest current WHITTEM, NICHOLSON, & CO., Agents. INSURANCE COMPANY. I All classes of FIRE RISES in town or country taken at current rates. EDWARD PEARCE, Agent. USTRALIAN MUTUAL PRO VIDENT SOCIETY. Established in the year 1849. . FOR MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH: HEAD OF FI 0 E—WELLINGTON. The Annual Revenue exceeds £470,000. The Accumulated Fuudnow exceeds £2,000,000. The Society has paid to representatives of deceased members upwards of £700,000. The Society; has divided amongst its members £412,000, yielding reversionary bonus additions, amounfrng to £910,000. The New Business for the year 1876 was 4559 Policies, assuring £1,652,575, producing a new annual revenue of £56,300. Persons assuring in this office shave the whole profits, and a bonus is declared every fifth year. ■The annual report, prospectuses, 'and proposal forms may be had (or will be.sent post free), on application to the Branch Office, or to any of the Society’s .Agents. '] EDWARD W. LOWE, Resident Secretary.