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South Canterbury Times, Issue 2823, 12 April 1882, Page 3

j.x. Ford & Co ORARI. MAGNIFICENT FREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD ESTATE, With 8200 HIGH-CLASS SHEEP, Messrs j. t. ford and co. have received instructions from Mrs Macdonald and the Trustees in the Esrate of the late W. 3L Macdonald, Esq., to Sell by Public Auction, at their SALE ROOMS, TIMARXJ, ON TUESDAY, 18th APRIL, 1882. At 2 p.m. 5079 ACRES 5079 Of the famous ORARI ESTATE, As follows: LOT 1. 3438 Acres 2 Roods—Largely improved, Fenced, aud divided into Paddocks well watered throughout; comfortable FAMILY RESIDENCE and necessary Outbuildings, surrounded by well laid-out Grounds and Plantations. With this Lot will bclSold the LEASEHOLD and 8200 Sheep. LOT 2, 1640 Acres 2 Roods, Fenced and divided into Paddocks; well watered, and all in grass or cultivation The Freehold is intersected with good Roads, and is splendid Wheat and Grass Land. The Manager, Mr Gunn, will famish Plans, and show intending purchasers over the Property, and all further particulars may be obtained from the Auctioneers, J. T. FORD & CO„ Christchurch and Timaru.

Miles A.rcliex- and Co. Messrs miles, archer and co. will Sell by Public Auction, by Instructions from R. H. Rhodes, Esq., at their Sale Rooms, Strathallan street Timaru, ON THURSDAY, APRIL 13. At 2 o’clock That Magnificent Estate known as SHERWOOD) The property of R. H. Rhodes, Esq., comprising about 2000 Acres, subdivided into HANDY FARMS. The position is all that could be desired, being ADMIRABLY SITUATED half a mile to three miles from the Sale Yards and MAKIKIHI RAILWAY STATION, thus commanding both the Timaru and Oamaru Markets. THE GRAND QUALITY of ’the land is well known, being of the richest in the district, well watered by numerous running creeks, is improved by judicious farming, is all in thorough good heart, and fit for IMMEDIATE PROFIT. MOST LIBERAL TERMS, viz., 10 per cent, cash, 10 percent, in 1 month, 15 per cent, in 1 year, and the balance on mortgage for 8 years at 6 per cent., or buyers can pay off portion or the whole during the term. Lot I—B2 Acres, level, with two road frontages and permanent stream of good water; two years in English grasses, with well-kept gorse hedges. A good opportunity for cattle dealers. Lot 2—221 Acres, securely fenced; under rape, no w being fed off for wheat; having a northern aspect, with deep rich soil, and a permanent supply of running water. Two road frontages. Lot 3—306 Acr.es] Securely fenced. Lot 4—309 Acres ) &c. Lot s—About5 —About 449 Acres (the Homestead) divided into 8 convenient paddocks; live fences and good water supply; 300 Acres four years in English grass, balance in rape. Comfortable 7-roomed House in thorough repair ; 6 Acres Plantation and Orchard ; a Stable and Outbuildings; an excellent Woolshed of the best material, and suitable for a large granary. Lot 6—About 150 Acres, divided into 5 paddocks ; all in English grasses, with live fences and a good dwelling house. Lot 7—278 flicres; two road frontages ; good fences; permanent water; with commodious 4-roomed House, 10-stall stable,men’s hut, and farm outbuildings. Lot 11—145 Acres, securely fenced ; under rape, now being fed off for wheat.

Wc can confidently recommend the above to investors or to farmers looking for firstrate improved land in good heart. For soil, climate, and position this Estate is unequalled in South Canterbury, and has yielded the heaviest wheat crops in the district. Intending purchasers can view the Farms at any time previous to the Sale on application to Mr J. Burke, at the Homestead, 2 miles from Makikihi Station. Sale plans and all particulars can be procured at pur offices, Christchurch and Timalu. MILES, ARCHER & CO. Public Notices. NEW STOCK. TWEEDS AND COATINGS FOB Tailoring Department price list—- £ s, d. Gents’S.B.Sac Suits.. 4 4 0 Second „ D.B. „ „ .. 410 0 Quality „ S.B. Paget Suits 415 0 Second „ D.B. „ „ 417 6 Quality. S.B, Sac Suits.. 510 0 Best „ D.B. „ „ .. 515 0 Quality S.B. Paget Suits 515 0 Best „ D.B, „ „ 517 G Quality. BEST WORKMANSHIP AND FIT at Cowan & Foster’s. y. R. IN BANKRUPTCY. NOTICE. IN THE ESTATE OF JAMES MARTIN SHEPHERD. A BANKRUPT. ALL ACCOUNTS due to the above Estate arc requested to be paid either to James Shepherd or William Davidson, at the Store, Nn’th street, at as early a date as possible. As it is desirable that all Claims against the Estate hj known at once, Creditors arc requests! to send them in, duly proved, to cither of the above Trustees, at the earliest dete. W. DAVIDSON. G. L. DENNJSTON, J. SHEPHERD, Trustees h J. M. Shepherd’s Estate,