IMPORTANT LAND SALE TO BE HELD IN NAPIEB. PORTION OF THE ' , BISSINGTON "ESTATE, .:■ ■ IN COMPACT . Pastoral and Agricultural Freeholds, Of about 330 to C4ooacroaeach. ■■■>< BYPUBLIOAUOTION, : ME. MILLER has received instruo- , lions from Iters R, H. Ehodes iHCo,, of Ixissington, to lay out into Convenient Farms, and sell by auction on THURSDAY, 18lb April next, at 11 a.m.-' 55,000 acres of that estate, being [the portion nearest to . Napier- care being taken that all existing built ings, fences, and improvements thereon lie wado available, and that each Mock bo well-watered and , of easy access, and taking advantage of natural features and boundaries, to include low lands aud downs, so as to give each individual proporty every advantage to the piirohasor. Tho fencing is all thoroughly substantial, and there are over 3000 acres ploughed on' various parts of the portion to be sold. All has been sown with tho exception of a few smaller blocks, which will be ready for sowing this season. Theßissingtonhomeßtcad block has many valuable improvements, cultivation paddockß, tffc, a capital country seat, besides containing Mount M'Neill, one of the I best grazing bills in Hawko's Bay. I Mount Cameron is equaUy veil known, being another block. Tho Ardlusse Downs are all fit for tho plough. Gentle Annie aud Smith Held 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 eutting-up of this estate will be of immense advantage to this district, tho present owners having consented to this couibo as a step towards realising on the whole of this magnificent property, rendered necessary by tho death of ono of tho partners, Although Bissmgton Estate is so wellknown locally, it is not out of place to stato that it commences about 18 miles west from Napier. The lands, though varied in feature, are rich aud on limestouo formation, abundantly watered by springs and over-running streams. Tho whole freehold'comprises about 74,000 acres, on which, though large sti'iis have been expended in improvements, instructions are to put such a very moderate reserye on the portions offered (whioh include the 'ongest improved lands) as must ensure sale, Thero m about 1000 cattle and 90,000 cheep and lambs now on tho estate, the greater portion of which will be sold after tho land sale, and will onablo buyers to stock readily. Of the wool Messrs Ba'lino and Co., Brokers, London, r»port under date (Ith September, 1881:-" We are glad to be able to spoak in terms of unqualified praise." There is a considerable extent of land lit for the plough, which will grow wheat, oats, and barley of tho finest quality. Hawke's Bay wheat and barley is considered by millers equal to Adelaide grain. A district branch railway lino has bocn (or somo time contemplated from tho'trunk line near Takowhoi to Woodthorpo, a distance of about 15 miles. Woodthorpe is opposite the eastcrd extremity of tho estate; from thence to Pukititri Bush there is a good road laid off, and £4OO lately voted to complete this routo to the Government reserve, containing a supply of the finest timber in the colony—Totara, Eimu.Matai, &e.
TERMSUpset pvico from £l los to £5 por aero, the latter for the home station block only. Ten per cent, deposit. Fifteen per cent, in one montli, Twenty-five per cent, in 2 ye..rs, at C per cent, per annum, Balance may remain for 7 years, at 6 per cent, per annum, Plans are now ready, which, with further particulars, can be obtained from Alfred liuckland, or F, W. Hickson, Auckland; Freeman Jackson, Wangamii j Stevens and Gorton, Bulls; Payton and Co., Masterton j JI, E, Miller raid Potts, Waipawa; Murray, Roberts and Co Wellington; R 1 Wilkin and Co., or Miles and Co. Christchurck; Wright. Stevenson and Co., Dunedin; or Carsfflßl, White and Co,, Invercargill; and at the offices of i M. B. MILLER, ' Stock aud Station Agent, Auctioneer, Napier, 4th March, 1882. SCHEDULE OP SUBDIVISION OF THE PORTION OF RISBINGTON FSTATE. Lot. Block No. No. on plan Acres 1 ... 1 Mount St. John.. 1340 2 .. • 2 Mount Cameron .. 2300 3 .. 3 Ardlussa .. .. 2120 4.. 25 Lake Block .. .. IQ7O 5.. 4 Lake Downs .. .. 3200 6 .. 5 Homestead Block including Mount MM, &c. 4060 7 .. 28 Smithfield 1930 8 ... 6 PekaPeka 2380 9 ... 9 Gentle Annie .. .. 900 10 ... 7 Mangahouhou .. .. 3300 11 .. 8 Taylor's Hill and Valley Point 2920 12 .. 10 TeKuti. ite.. .. ~ 2460 13 ... 12 Dome 2850 14 .. 11 PatoM homestead, including Green Hill Heaton Park, Mangahina, and Seale'B Knob paddocks .. ..' 6470 15 .. 13 Sutton's Hill .... .. 1900 16 .v 14 Cascade Block .. .'.' 1320 17 ... 15 Waibau Block .. .. 2150 18 ... 27 Emerald Hill 330 19 .. 16 Silver Stream ..." .. 670 20 ... 17 Incline Block 1360 21 ... 18 Mac's Whare .'.' 2425 22 .. 19 Lower Gorge 1125 23 ... 20 Gorge ... :: „"« i.,. M2OO 21 ... 21 Fern Paddock 2575 25 ... 22 Spring Hill 930 2G ... 23 MountHassal ...... 560 27 ... 24 Stockade 893 28 ... 56 Little Bush ..-,..•• .. 1615 EMPIRE SPOUTING AND EDGING MANUFACTORY, AND CURVING WORKS. rjIHOMAS T>ALLINGE!t, Plumber and Gasfitter. WILLIS-ST. VivyWELLINGTON. Manufacturer of \/ Baths, Chimney Pots, Enam ello eflectors, Ac., Ac. Importer of Lead, C'ompo, and Iron Water and lias Pipes, Pumps, Waterclosets, Wash Basins, Gas and Water Fittings. Hoso, and every description of Plumbers' material. Liberal Discount to the Trade. 989 A. M. NORMANBY Late Master Tailor in Highland Brigade), NAVAL asd MILITARY TAILOR, HABITMAKER, Etc.' Next Thompson's store, Main-st., Greytown FOR SALE. ANEW 9-roomed dwolling house,with iroVroofrand' 28' acreß ' of land, thoroughly stocked, garden, an orchard of 210 fruit trees (in bearing) besides small fruhVshrubs, outhouses, &c, 2 aorbs standing bush, 6 felled ready for burning', balance in good English grass, fenced into paxlrjocka, peat soil, Terms easy. Apply 993 ' Wu. STUART FORBES.
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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 4, Issue 1046, 12 April 1882, Page 4
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