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Waipawa Mail, Volume I, Issue 15, 2 November 1878, Page 3

HE*-. Miller. AT NAPIER. IMPORTANT LAND SALE. MAGNIFICENT FREEHOLD ESTATE, WAIKONINI. 11,760 ACRES RICH LAND, Cut up into convenient AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL FARMS, AT NAPIER, HAWKE’S BAY, MR. M. R. MILLER HAS received instructions from Messrs Rhodes and Shield (in consequence of approaching dissolution of partnership) to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At the CRITERION HOTEL, NAPIER, On THURSDAY, 9th JANUARY, 1879, At 11 a.m. sharp, All that ricli and beautifully-situated, really first-class Freehold Estate, known WAIKONINI, Situate on the Tutaekuri River, 24 miles from Napier by the Taradale Road, and 25 miles from Hastings. This Estate altogether comprises— ACRES RICH ARABLE UU AND PASTURE LANDS. The whole fenced and sub-divided into blocks of various sizes as catalogued under, the large blocks containing paddocks of various sizes, the divisions have been made with great care and judgment, each containing a never-failing supply of water, and of easy dray access. This being part of the Tunanui Estate, was selected about four years ago by Mr Shield, who since the day it was acquired has unremittingly attended to its development, in which neither capital nor labor has been spared, and with surprisingly satisfactory results, the land, which was then under strong fern, is now thoroughly broken in, and for the most part, sown with choicest varieties of English grass seeds; a few paddocks have been ploughed, and now show crops of oats and barley, while the bulk of the Estate is unquestionable first-class Wheat land. The character of the soil generally is rich deep loam on strong clay marl subsoil, limestone and papa formation, undulating downs and plains. Numerous creeks and tributaries afford abundant water in the driest seasons, and small clumps of natural bush not only beautify the country, but also yield abundant firewood; there is a good natural road to the Puketetere Forest, distant 10 miles. The earlier broken land will now winter a minimum of three sheep per acre. The whole estate should do this within two more years were grass alone depended upon, but with the aid of mangolds or rape, for which the soil has proved to be admirably adapted, many more could be carried. Block 1 contains 450 acres sown with grass seeds Block 2 contains 470 acres ~ ~ Block 8 contains 210 acres Block 4 contains 1150 acres ~ ~ Block 5 contains 1700 acres; on this block is situated the outstation, with sheep yards, cultivation and grass paddocks Block 6 contains 400 acres sown *with grass seeds Block 7 contains 800 acres „ „ Block 8 contains 1900 acres „ „ Block 9 contains 1700 acres „ ~ Block 10 contains 2800 acres; on tin’s block is situated the Dwelling-house, Garden, Orchard, Offices, Stables, Huts, Blacksmith’s Shop, Wool-shed, Yards and numerous Paddocks, also considerable belts of plantation and forest trees. The larger blocks could be divided, if necessary, between two or more buyers, but the present arrangement of area has been made with a view to satisfy the requirements of all classes. The dividing fences are most substantial, and all in excellent order, the roads are good, and there is no engineering difficulty whatever in forming a branch railway. The climate of this part is most enjoyable ; it has every advantage of locality laying about equi-distant from the Ruahine Ranges on the west, and the sea coast on the east ; it is indeed not only one of the most beautifully situated, but also for soil of the choicest in the Northern Island, and only under peculiar circumstances is thus placed in the market. Terms very liberal, viz.:— Ten per cent, cash, ten per cent, in G months, five per cent, in 12 months, and five per cent, in 24 months, balance in three equal instalments in 3,5, and 7 years, bearing interest at the rate of seven per cent, per annum. Immediately after the sale of the property, the stock, consisting of 12,000 Longwool Sheep, 100 Cattle, 30 Horses, Crops, cither standing or in stack, Drays, Ploughs, Harrows, Blacksmith’s Forge and Tools, Horsepower Chaff Cutter, and other plant, will be offered in lots to suit purchasers. The various blocks can be seen on application to Mr Sheild, the resident partner, at. Waikonini, or fuller information from Mr Joseph Turley, surveyor, also plans may be seen at the offices of Messrs Miles Ifass.al and Co. of Christchurch, and at the office of M. R. MILLER, Auctioneer. Napier, October 9, 1878. oc!9 wtd ASHTON’S PROVINCIAL HOTEL. £IOOO SWEEP. MELBOURNE CUP. ONE THOUSAND SUBSCRIBERS £1 each, to be divided as follows First horse. Second horse Third horse Other starters (divided) Non-starters (divided) ... £ s. d. 400 0 0 200 0 0 100 0 0 150 0 0 150 0 0 at Total £IOOO 0 0 Intending subscribers are requested to make early application for tickets. Tickets may be obtained at Baker’s Empire Hotel, and Kelly’s Imperial Hotel. Waipawa. Oc2-tf