RISSINGTON ESTATE, CoStMOT fastoral and Agricultural Freeholds, Of about 500 to 4000 acres each, MARCH, 1882. BY PUBLIC AUCTION. R. MILLER has received instruoLVi., tions from Messrs R. H. Eliodes & Co,, of Rissington, to lay out into Convenient Farms, and sell by auction in Maroh next, about—--40,000 acres of that estate, being the portion nearest to Napior-caro being taken that all existing buildings, fences, and improvements thereon be mado available, and that each block be well-watered and of easy access, and taking advantage of natural features and boundaries, to includo low lands and downs, so as to give each individual property every advantago to the purchaser. The fencing is all thoroughly substantial, and there are over 3000 acres ploughed on various parts of tho portion to be sold. All lias been sown with the exception of a few smaller blocks, which will be ready for sowing this Reason. The Rissington homestead block has many valuable improyements, cultivation paddocks, &c, a capital country scat, besides containing Mount M'Neill, one of the best grazing hills in Hawke's Bay. Mount Cameron is equally wellknown, being another block. The Ardlusse Downs are all fit for the plough. Gentle Annie and Smithfield Downs Blocks contain also a laid down in grass, but it is not within the limit of an advertisement to describe each of the blocks that will be sold. The cutting-up of this estate will be of immense advantago to this district, the present owners having consented to this course as a step towards realising on the whole of this magnificent property, rendered necessary by the death of one of the partners. Although Rissington Estate is so wellknown locally, it is not out of place to state thatitjeommenecs about 18 miles west from Napier. Tho lands, though varied in feature, are rich and on limestone formation, abundantly watered by springs and ever-running streams. The whole freehold comprises about 74,000 acres, on which, though large sums have been expended in improvements, instructions are to put such a very moderate reserve on the portions offered (which includo the 'ongest improved lands) as must ensuro sale. There are about 1000 cattle and 90,000 hheep and lambs now on the estate, the greater portion of which will be sold after the land Bale, and will enable buyers to stock readily. Of the wool Messrs Balme and Co., Brokers, London, r«port under date fith September, 1881:—" Wo are glad to be able to speak in terms of unqualified praise." A survey of the lands to obtain tho acreage of each block will be made and plans issued as Boon as this work is completed. A district branch railway lino has for some time been contemplated from the trunk line near Pakowhai to Woodthorpe a distance of about 15 miles, Woodthorpe is opposite the eastern extremity of the estate, from thence to Pukititri Bush there is a good road laid off, and £4OO lately voted to complete this ronte to the Government reserve, containing a large supply of the finest timber in the colon ?-Totara, Pines, &c. TERMSTen per cent, deposit, Fifteen per cent, in one month. Twenty-five per cent, in 2 years, at 6 per cent, per annum, Balance may remain for 7 years, at 6 per cent, per annum, ALSOPATOKA FOR SALE. 1 0 C\(\C\ ACRES or thereabout, -Le3,\JUU being the Patoka Block, tho northern portion of the Rissington Estate, about 10,800 acres in grass, about 4009 acres having been sown this past season and taken well. This property is divided into ten paddocks. There is a new house, woolshcd for 20 shearers, yards &o. Thin is one of the finest properties in Hawke's Bay, 12 miles from Rissington by main road. This Block is open for private offer, with 12,000 sheep and 500 cattle, Easy terms, For further particulars apply to MESSRS MILES & CO., Christchurch. Or M. R. MILLER, Stock and Station Agent, Auctioneer, 0 Napier. MILK HO! MILK HO!! FIREWOOD HO! FIRT WOOD HO! D. CJOTE~D. • i:K"\VE SUPPLIES the purest ;>;i i« J new Milk Daily to any y : ot Auaterton at 3d per quart all the yea: ■».:..&. D. Crewe also supplies the beat palings, posts, and firewood (in any lengths). Orders left with Mr George Dixon, Tobacconist, will receive prompt attention, )ICIvCOYERS ! RICK-CO VERS X made on the sh if est notice and at Lowest Possible Prices, '-' nt Sale, Umbrella Tent, 9ft in diameter, c mpletc with sidewalls, price £llos. Ouh , '-'!'».t3,Ho«e and Loin Cloths, Water. • : i overs,. Oilaims, Netting Twine, Fish'-, » Ropes, in, Hazelwood & Arthur, Sailmakers, removed next door to Messrs Barter, Butchers, Willis-st, Wellington. WELLINGTON MEAT EXPORT COM PANY, (Luiitii..) THE SHARE LIST has been ie-oponed and applications accompanied by a deposit of 10 shillings per share, will be received by any Branch of the Bank of New Zealand, or the Company's Brokers. H. H; WOLTERS, Sec pro tem. EMPIRE SPOUTING AND RIDGING ' MANUFACTORY, AND CURVING WORKS. rpH OM'AB- t)Alli nger , Plumberand Gasfitter, WILLIS-ST. Y^AeKUHGTOK. Manufacturer of V Baths, Chimnry Pots, Enamelled Reflectors, &c, 4c. ImporterotLead, Compo, andiron Watvr and Gas Pipes, Pumps, Waterclosefs, Watli Basins, Gas and Water Fittings. Hose, and every description of Plumbers' material, Liberal Discount to tho Trade. 989 ■OB PRINTING!-Great Jobs and Small U Jobs, Long Jobs and Short Jobs, Plain Jobs and Fancy Jobs, Easy Jobs and Difficult Jobs, Cheap Jobs and Expensive Jobe, Simple Jobs and Intricate Jobs. Funny Jota and Serious Jobs, Poor Jobs and Good Jobr, in a word, any kind of a Job but a bad Job, neatly and promptly executed at this office. ■<" A, M. NORMANBY Late Master Tailor in Highland Brigade), NAVAL ahb MILITARY TAILOR, HABITMAKER, Eto. Next Thompson's store, Main-st,, Gre'ytown.
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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 4, Issue 1003, 18 February 1882, Page 4
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