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Southland Times, Issue 942, 29 April 1868, Page 3

In the reign of Henry 111., the city of London petitioned Parliament against two nuisances, viz., Newcastle coal, on account of its smell ; against hops, on account of their spoiling the taste of beer. Mant seem to be of Pranklin's opinion, that time is money ; they take so much of it to pay their debts.

Auctions THIS DAY, VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY. WEDNESDAY, 29th APRIL, 1868. J SURMAN has been favored with instructions • from J. P. Taylob, Esq., to offer for Sale by Auction, in his Rooms, Riverton, on Wednesday, 29th April next, at 2 p.m., the whole of that highly improved and beautifully situated Freehold Property, known as "W A L D E C E." This property, situated on the south-west bank of the Aparima, close to Riverton, consists of about 58 acres of rich, open, and forest land, has a most substantially-built House, containing 14 rooms, Greenhouse, Dairy, Milking-shed, and Outhouses, together with a large G-arden and Shrubbery containing a rare collection of Fruit and Ornamental Trees, and is the most eligible Marine Residence in Southland. Also, The whole of that Valuable Freehold Estat, consisting of about 1700 acres of rich arable land having nearly two miles frontage on the western branch of Jacob's Kiver, well fringed with good bush on three sides, and watered by two navigable creeks, which intersect the land, naturally dividing it into paddocks. This was one of the earliest large selections made in the Province, and is known as one of the best. Maps of the above propertii's can be seen on application to the Auctioneer, iliverton, who will give every information respecting eamo. Inspection invited. Terms very liberal, will be declared at sale. JAMES SURMAN, Auctioneer Riverton THURSDAY, 30th APRIL, 1868, (TO-MOEEOW.) i FINAL CLEARING SALE. I T7ILLIAM TODD will sell by Public Auction, W in his Rooms, on the above date, 4 chests Tea, Beer, Jams, 28 boxes fancy and other Soap, Cheese, Furniture — together with the balance of stock too numerous to mention As this is the Finale Sale, a full attendance is requested. Also, $& £150 WORTH OF DRAPERY GOODS. WILLIAM TODD, Auctioner.