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- This is an extract from THE GRAHAM’S TOWN JOURNAL, dated Saturday, February 24, 1849. Page 2.
Transcribed by Mike Kennedy on the 9th Oct 2019.
“Extensive Sale.
In the Estate of CHARLES CRAWFURD DANIELL, deceased.
Mr. Harries
Has received instructions from the Executors of the
late C.C. DANIELL, and surviving partner W.H.
DANIELL, Esquire, to sell by Public Auction, at
SIDBURY PARK,
ON THURSDAY,
The 8th March next,
THE WHOLE OF THE MOVEABLE AND
IMMOVEABLE PROPERTY
In the above Estate, comprising as follows:-
Lot 1:- That well-known and valuable Estate,
“SIDBURY PARK.”
In extent 4011 morgen, or about 8,109 English acres of
excellent sour and sweet (gebroken veld) Sheep pasturage,
extending on both sides of the Buffalo River by which it
is ABUNDANTLY WATERED, besides having
Several Springs
on various parts of the Estates. From the Arable Land,
which can be indefinitely extended, the most luxuriant
CROPS have been reaped of late years.
The BUILDINGS erected on the Estate at very con-
siderable outlay, are of the most extensive and substantial
description, consisting of a
LARGE DOUBLE STORIED
[small sketch of front of the building]
FAMILY MANSION,
So arranged, that two large families can be accom-
modated in it, and be distinct from each other,
with wood stores, shearing house, stable, coach [hustad?],
and servant’s apartments.
The situation of this Property on the MAIN ROAD to
the chief sea port of the Eastern Province, and distant
about 30 miles from Graham’s Town, renders it admirably
adapted for a
BOARDING SCHOOL
on an extensive scale. Independently ? the ? advantages,
Sidbury Park land unrivalled in the district
for its superior grazing properties.
Lot 2. --- That valuable Farm adjoining the above, called
“SPRINGFIELD,”
in extent 2,023 morgen, or 4050 English acres.
This Farm is also WATERED BY THE BUFFALO
RIVER, which runs through the centre of it. The
PASTURAGE is that of highly-prized description, called
ZUURVELD, and is fit for every sort of stock. Any
quantity of arable land may be broken up. There is a
Good Farm House & Farming Establishment
ON THE BUFFALO RIVER.
The above two Estates are situated in the immediate
vicinity of the village of Sidbury where there is an
EPISCOPAL CHURCH AND POST OFFICE
Moveable Property:
THREE THOUSAND
Fine Woolled Sheep
[picture of a sheep]
from the original stock of RICHARD DANIELL, Esquire
Fifty Fatherland
[picture of a cow]
COWS & HEIFERS
mostly with calves by their sides.
ONE HUNDRED WELL-TRAINED
TREK OXEN.
3 large WAGONS. (very superior.)
PLOUGHS, HARROWS
and a variety of
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS.
150 HURDLES AND IRON BARS for ditto.
Household Furniture
of every description, including
Mahogany sideboard | Sofas
Dining table | Wardrobes
Mahogany chairs | Chests of drawers
A LARGE QUANTITY OF
SILVER PLATE.
A large portion of the purchase money of the landed
property may remain on interest, and a liberal credit will
be given for the moveables.
The Sale will begin at 11 o’clock.
Diagrams of the Farms may be seen, and all further par-
ticulars ascertained on application, either to Mr. W.H.
DANIELL, Sidbury Park; the Executors RICE D, JONES.
Esq., Cape Town; GEORGE DUNSTERVILLE, Esq., Port
Elizabeth; or the Auctioneer.
Port Elizabeth, 12th Feb, 1849”
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