THE ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET.
New Zealand Tablet, Rōrahi XXV, Putanga 44, 4 Poutūterangi 1898, Page 13
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THE ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET.
Christchukoh, February 13.
Fat Cattle — An entry of 217 head was beyond current requirements, and prices were 5s to 10s a head lower, the best beef not exceeding 1 IGs tid per 1 001 b. Other descriptions descended to nomina 1 prices.
The fat sheep penned consisted almost entirely of ewes of ordinary quality, of which the supply was far in excess of the demand. A very few wethers, fit for freezing, fetched about previous rates, but all other descriptions must be quoted lower by Is for ordinary wethers and from Is 6d to 2s for ewes. Fat Lambs — There was active competition for freezers, some of which realised 6d to Is above previous sales' values. Best butchers' lots held their own, but half-fat and inferior sorts were neglected and a concession of Is to 2s had to be submitted to. Best freezers brought 10s to 11s 3d ; fair lines, 8s 6d to 9s 9d ; secondary and inferior, from ss. Pigs — The yarding wac small and the demand keen. Baconers brought up to 575, porkers to 40s and stores to 395. Prime baconers fetched fully 4d, and porkers, 4d to 4£d per lb.
