Mr. Backland sold on Nov. 30th, at theHaymarket, lots 8, 9, and 10 of section 3, being a subdinsion of No. 6, spction 4, suburbs of Auckland, containing 1 rood 4 perches, in the vicinity of the BUhop of Nevr Zealand's residence, Parnell, for £23 ; allot ments 100 to 104 of the subdivision into lots, of allotments 31 and 42, section 8, near Ponsonby Road, sold for £17 10s; also the farm and buildings near Pokeno, lately in the occupation of Mr. William Selby, being part of an allotment near the M«auga tawhiri Creek, and containing 97 acres 20 perches, was sold for £200. Mr. C. Stichbury held a large sale of groceries, oilmen's stores, &c, on the 3rd, at his new stores, Queen-street. The attendance was numerous, and' the bidding very brink. , ,The prices obtained showed a decided improvement in the market, but perhapi thii was partly owing to the goods being of the very best quality, and of a description which will very likely be in great demand at Christmas. The whole of the goodß were sold, But the sale was too lengthy , to tfmtt 0t our gttPg »py quofotiqni, - ■'" '

AUCTION SALES.
