SMITHFIELD MARKET

Press, Volume C, Issue 29620, 16 September 1961, Page 15

SMITHFIELD MARKET

Most N.Z. Lamb Firmer INZ. Press Association) WELLINGTON, Sept. 15. There was a steady demand for moderate pitciiings of New Zealand lamb at Smithfield market. London. this week, according to the market information ser-

vice of the New Zealand Meat Producers' Board.

Prices were very firm for most grades of New Zealand lamb with an increase of Id for prime, 281 b and under, and fd for the main grade. 291 b to 361 b. Supplies of home-killed lamb increased, but were absorbed on the firm market There was a moderate inquiry for light offerings of New Zealand mutton Wethers were at 9d to 13d a lb and ewes 8d to Hid—both up Jd. Small pitchings of frozen beef sold steadily on a firm market. New Zealand hinds fetched 23d to 24d a lb and fores 15Jd a lb.

Prices for New Zealand meat, ex hooks Smithfield, in the week ended September 15, with the variation since the previous week, are quoted as follows: Canterburv Lamb

Ross and Glendlning.—Directors are recommending a final dividend of 314 per cent., making 6 per cent, (unchanged) for the year, payable on October 24. ex October 3.—(P.A.)

Price d per lb Var'n. d per lb First Qua'Hv— Under 281b . 32 *4* 1 29-361b . 18-191 +i 37-421b . 16-161 + 4 43-501b . 15 n.c. Seconds— Under 281b . 201-21 +i 29-361b . 18-181 +4