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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXII, Issue 5142, 15 September 1877, Page 4

Auctions THURSDAY, 20th SEPTEMBER., MASTERTON TOWN ACRES. To follow immediately after the important sale of 1000 acres land, the property of James Gilligan, Esq. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. MR. R. J. DUNCAN has been favored with instructions from Henry Bannister, Esq., of Masterton, to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, ON THURSDAY, 20th SEPTEMBER, Immediately after the sale of 1000 acres, THREE ACRES IN THE TOWNSHIP OE _ MASTEETON ! ! ! Subdivided into EIGHTEEN LOTS. These acres are in Hall-street, with a chain road, 66ft. wide, on three sides of them, and are on the main road leading to the Railway Station. Also, THREE OTHER SECTIONS ON NO. 7 ACRE, With frontages to Williams-street. Lithographed plans are being prepared, and ■will be issued in a few days, when further particulars will be published. Terms : One-fourth cash deposit ; balance in bills at six mouths’ date, with bank interest added. The Auctioneer entertains no doubt but that the above simple announcement will have the effect of inducing strangers now in Wellington, capitalists generally, and all persons wishing to obtain freeholds in the most flourishing and rapidly advancing township in the colony, to visit it themselves, or instruct their friends or agents to do so without loss of time. A fairer or more promising investment is not to be found in New Zealand. TUESDAY, 25th SEPTEMBER, At 2 o’clock. Important Sale of TOWN AND COUNTRY PROPERTIES. MR. R. J. DUNCAN has been favored with instructions to sell by auction, at his land salerooms. Panama-street, on Tuesday, 25th September, at 2 o’clock—1. All that valuable property in the centre of the city, now in the occupation of Mrs. Gillard, having a frontage of 70 links to Herbert-street, with a depth of 104 links, together with the six - roomed house thereon. Also, 2. All that piece of land in the rear of the above, with a frontage of 45ft. to Edwardstreet and a depth of 56ft. Nos. 1 and 2 will either be sold together or separately, as purchasers may desire. 3. That very desirable family residence in Tinakori-road, nearly opposite the end of Hawkestone-street, in the occupation of J. Marchant, Esq., consisting of seven rooms and scullery, and capable of considerable enlargement at a small cost. The ground has a frontage of 50ft., with a depth of 183 ft., is tastefully laid out, and planted with fruit and ornamental trees. 4. Rangitikei—Part of Block CCLXIV., comprising 70J acres, more or less. 5. Rangitikei—Part of Block CCLXIIL, comprising 105 acres, more or less, adjoining the above. 6. Rangitikei—Block CCLX., 239 J acres. N.B.—All of these sections have excellent soil, with some good timber. Title under the Land Transfer Act. Terms of payment— One-fonrth cash ; the balance may remain for three years at 6 per cent., with liberty to pay off in small sums at any time. The Government road-allowance of 5 per cent, will be deducted. 7. Palmerston—Two quarter-acre sections, 21a and 21b, with frontage to the Main road, and in the immediate vicinity of one of the best stores. Title under the Land Transfer Act. Terms of payment—One-fourth cash, and the balance in three years, at 8 per cent. 8. Gladstone, Wairarapa—Section 16, containing 1 acre, comer of Eeatherston and Mansfield streets. One of the choicest sections in the rising township. 9. Sandon—The moat flourishing town In the important district of Sandon. One town section, No. 322. The projected railway to Sandon will greatly increase the value of this property. Title under the Land Transfer Act. TUESDAY, 18th SEPTEMBER. PUBLIC SALE, Messrs, j. h. bethune and co. have received instructions to sell by public auction, at their salerooms, corner of Eeatherston and Brandon streets, on Tuesday, the 18th September, at 12 o’clock noon, On account of whom it may concern, An invoice of "Weighing Machines, manufactured by Thomas Lees, Birmingham, consisting of— L in diamond. 1 4cwt, platform weighing machine 3 scwt. do do 1 7cwt. do do 2 lOcwt. do do 1 12cwt. do do 215 cwt. do do 215 cwt. do do 220 cwt. do do.

No reserve. Terms at sale. THURSDAY, 27th SEPTEMBER, At 11 o’clock. STEAMSHIP GRAFTON. FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION, On Account of Whom it may Concern. This vessel is a Light Draught, Twin-screw Steamer, with a carrying capacity of about 400 tons. Length on deck, 150 feet. Breadth, 28 feet Depth of hold, 14 feet LE. THRELKELD has been favored with , instructions to submit for positive sale by auction, at the rooms, City Mart, Georgestreet, Sydney, on Thursday, 27th September, at 11 o'clock— The twin-screw steamer GRAFTON, now lying in WATERVIEW BAY, PORT JACKSON. She has just been ENTIRELY RECONSTRUCTED, and is now as good as new, with all modern improvements. The ENGINES are on the high pressure surface-condensing principle, with a nomina horse-power of 65. The FIRE-GRATE SURFACE is unusually large, also the condensing cooling surface. The condenser pumps are worked by separate engine. The CONSUMPTION OF COALS IS SMALL, the bunkers being estimated to carry coal for fifteen days. DECK ROOM FOR LIVE STOCK very spacious. PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION ineludes berth for 40 first-class and 36 steerage passengers. The GRAFTON is ready for immediate service, has good speed, which, combined with light draught, and small consumption of coal, makes her a very eligible vessel for coasting or intercolonial trade. Her working expenses will compare most favorably with any seagoing steamer on the coast. Thd Auctioneer respectfully invites all interested in the promotion of steam communication on our coast to inspect this fine vessel. She may be viewed on application to the shipkeeper in charge on board the vessel until day of sale. Inventory will be prepared. Full particulars at sale. Terms liberal. L. E. THRELKELD, City Mart.