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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Mar 27, 1913
Page
8
Press Association news from London reports the Bank of Australasia showing deposits totaling £17,906,492 with cash and securities at £7,391,274 and wills at £17,225,792. The item notes substantial deposits as of March 27.
The Addington stock yards held a weekly sale with large fat lamb yarding and strong store sheep demand. Fat lambs sold at 17s 6d to 23s 5d, fat sheep ranged 14s to 20s, store sheep steady, fat cattle total 250 head with steers to £14 5s and cows to £4 10s, vealers up to £4 10s, plus various classes of cattle yearlings and dairy cows with prices detailed.
Wat cattle yarded 117 with strong opening demand that eased later. Prices rose overall by 5 to 8 per head, best bullocks 12 15s to 14 18s 6d, best cows and heifers 9 10s to 11 2s 6d, fat sheep 1s 6d to 2s 6d rise, best wethers 23s to 24s 6d, ewes 20s to 22s 6d, lambs 18s to 20s, with about 600 penned and late rates well maintained.
The National Mortgage and Agency Company held a clearing sale at Pendarves for My Hamilton Lamb finishing with strong prices on sheep horses and cattle. Notable items included 500 4-tooth ewes 23s 8d and 240 fat lambs 20s 3d with horses and implements also well bid. A second sale at Mayfield by Messrs Lloyd and Mee kin drew good attendance with solid horse prices and large sheep lots across multiple categories.
A dispensing sale at Mt Nessing station for closer settlement was held yesterday near Timaru. The sheep sale was very successful with good prices and many lines bought by new lessees.
Land buyers are invited to consider three properties currently listed for sale. The listings detail locations and potential investment opportunities, with emphasis on arable land and development prospects. Potential buyers should contact the broker for specifics and pricing.
Lot 1 1 Acre Lot 2 1 Acre Lot 3 1 Acre Lot 4 1 acre 8 perches Lot 5 1 Acre on Winter's Road may be sold in 2 Acre sections if broken Lot 6 5 Acres on Winter's Road adjoining Mr Williamson's property Described as the best in the district Intending purchasers should inquire at once as prices are limited and likely to sell quickly
List of saleable properties offered by F W Watt land and estate agent Methven including three 1 acre sections Lots 62 53 54. multiple homes with 5 6 7 rooms and outbuildings. extensive land holdings from half an acre to 654 acres. terms available. inspection arranged.
Leasehold dairy farm of 120 acres one mile from Sawyer’s Bay station carrying 26 cows in milk, expected income £350–£400. price £209 for goodwill. Auctioneers Stock and Station Agents Dunedin advertise additional 1 acre at Rapley Street Hampstead with cottage and sheds for £400 and 4 acres with dwelling on Main South Road Tinwald with full particulars on application.
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