ADDINGTON MARKET Values Hold Up Well In Spite Of Abattoir Dispute

Press, Volume CV, Issue 31028, 6 April 1966, Page 20

ADDINGTON MARKET Values Hold Up Well In Spite Of Abattoir Dispute

In spite of the industrial dispute at the Christchurch abattoir, values at the Addington fat stock market yesterday held up remarkably well.

Although buying by butchers was very restricted, there was good competition from freezing company buyers, and the situation —from the point of view of vendors —was also assisted by the small yardings of fat cattle, fat sheep, and fat pigs.

Heavy-weight butchers’ lambs showed the most marked decline—about 4s a head—but a good proportion of the large fat lamb offering met a steady inquiry from freezing company buyers at values no more than 2s to 3s lower than those at the previous sale. Fat ewes met a consistently good sale, apart from the closing stages, while wethers —though harder to sell—were quoted as firm. At £1 to 30s a head, the fat cattle decline was nominal. Dairy cattle, which showed a great improvement in quality, met a strong sale, being bettered three times. Fat Lambs Heavy-weight butchers’ lambs showed the most marked price

drop in the fat lamb section. They were cheaper by about 4s a head. Medium-weight lambs, however, met a fairly good sale throughout. For much of the time, they were within 2s 6d of last w’eek’s rates; at other times they were as good. Shorn lambs were yarded in large numbers, and buyers were much more selective. The best of this class of lamb were about 2s cheaper than last sale. Others, however, met little inquiry. Most of the buying power came from the freezing company representatives. Although there were a numbr of passings, the sale was regarded as very satisfactory in the circumstances. On quality, the entry was very good, and the yarding totalled 2613, compared with 2500 last week. Values were:— Prime heavy butchers’ lambs, to 71s 7d. Prime medium, 60s Id to 64s Id. Prime light, 56s Id to 59s Id. Best shorn, to 70s Id. Medium shorn, 58s Id to 62s Id. Leading sales of fat lambs, quoted by stock firms, w’ere: J. B. Douglas Clifford (Stonyhurst), 97 at 58s Id to 70s Id; Miss A. Welsh (Tai Tapu), 105 at 61s Id to 69s Id: K. S Pettigrew (Waiau). 38 at 63s Id to 67s Id; R. A. Smith (Springbank), 14 at 67s Id to 69s Id; J. H. Jackson (Jacksons), 8 at 68s Id; J. F. and K. M. Coop (Waikari), 21 at 61s Id to 63s Id: estate R. J. Watson (Halkett). 98 at 63s Id to 67s Id; R. S. Watson (Halkett), 50 shorn at 62s Id to 63s Id; J. Mason Chamberlain (Ellesmere), 66 shorn at 63s Id to 68s Id; R. F. Fear (Swannanoa), 5 at 64s Id to 68s Id; L. M. and S. C. Ansell (Dorie), 93 at 62s Id to 65s Id; R. Tate (Ladbrooks), 22 at 64s Id to 68s Id; L. A. O. Thelning (Le Bons Bay), 21 at 67s 7d to 71s Id; J. C. Cradock (Flaxton), 12 at 65s Id; I. H Giilanders (Greendale), 16 shorn at 64s Id; B. H. O’Hara (Ashburton), 69 shorn at 62s Id to 65s Id; Wagner Estate Ltd. (Irwell), 16 at 69 s Id: R. J. Earl (Scargilil), 10 at 69s Id; J. Creighton (Marula), 57 at 66s Id to 70s Id; K. and I. Bailey (Springston), 44 at 63s Id to 67s Id; G. B. Stevenson (Flaxton), 91 shorn at 65s Id to 70s Id; C. T. A. Ward and Sons (Chertsey), 195 shorn at 65s Id to 68s Id; W. L. Inwood (Oxford). 23 at 65s Id to 67s Id; S. H. Moody (Dorie), 21 shorn at 67s Id:

D. F. Westernra (Dunsandel), 48 at 65s Id to 68s Id. Fat Sheep As with the fat lamb sale, the main competition in the fat sheep section came from the freezing companies. The yarding showed another drop, this week s total being 2128. compared with 2609 last sale. Except for the last race, the sale was a sound one. values being firm on last sale. The ewe market was consistently strong, except for the closing stages, when values eased 2s or so a head. Values were: Best young wethers, to 82s Id. Prime medium wethers. 73s Id to 78s Id. Best butchers’ ewes. 48s Id to 53s Id. Medium ewes, 44s Id to 47s Id. Leading sales of fat sheep quoted by stock firms included: Wethers: P. W. Moore iKekerengu), 45 at 75s Id to S2s Id: B. D. Childs (Cheviot), 19 at 74s Id: F. W. Browne (Culverden). 29 at 74s Id to 76s Id. 96 four-tooths at 62s Id to 64s Id, 44 six-tooths at 59s Id to 63s Id; E. A. Cooney (Darfield), 8 at 77s Id to 78s Id: J. E. and W. A. Rainey (Cheviot), 7 at 78s Id to 81s Id: R. K. Reed (Darfield). 9 at 77s Id: H. J. Poff (Cheviot). 30 at 77s Id to 79s Id: C. Fechney (Ashburton). 67 at 73s Id to 74s Id; R. J. Earl (Scargill), 12 at 79s Id; W. J. S. McLaughlin (Darfield). 10 at 73s Id to 78s Id. Ewes: A. D. Galletly (Waiau). 98 at 46s Id to 47s Id; M. J. Williams (Little River). 10 at 47s Id; A, Neill (Dunsandel). 12 at 49s Id to 50s Id: W. J. Winchester (Leeston), 10 at 49s Id; E. G. Gibb (Motunau), 34 at 48s Id to 53s Id. Fat Cattle The fat cattle entry, fortunately for vendors, was very small, the total being 268, compared with 419 last week. When it became known that killing had stopped at the abattoirs, and that the largest buyer for the local trade would not be operating, several pens were withdrawn by vendors, and sent home without being offered. Over-all, it was a very satisfactory sale. With the exception of a few lots of top-quality steers and heifers, which sold at last week’s rates, all other classes of cattle were £1 to 30s a head cheaper. Very few cattle were purchased for the local trade, and some of the lighter-weights were bought by fatteners.

Prime heavy steer beef sold from £7 to £7 10s per 1001 b nrime medium-weight steer beef from £8 2s 6d to £8 15s, prime heavy heifer beef from £7 2s 6d to £7 10s, prime medium-weight from £7 15s to £8 ss, prime butchers’ cow beef from £7 to £7 10s, with light and secondary cow beef from £6 10s to £7.

| Values were: Prime heavy steers, to £57 7s 6d. Prime medium steers. £5O 2s fid to £55 2s 6d. Prime light steers. £44 2s 6d to £49 7s 6d. Prime heavy heifers. £43" 10s to £46 12s 6d. Prime medium heifers. £35 2s 6d to £4l 12s 6d. Prime heavy cows, £42 2s 6d to £46 12s 6d, with odd sales to £4B 12s 6d. Prime medium cows, £35 2s 6d to £4O 17s 6d. Leading sales, quoted by stock firms, were;— Steers; J. P. Egan (Waiau). 4 at £52 12s 6d; L. A. C. Thelning (Le Bons Bay). 3 at £53 7s 6d: F. W. Allen (Ruapuna), 2 at £54 7s 6d: I. Morton (Belfast). 1 at £54 7s 6d, M. T. Wightman (Springburn), 2 at £54 2s 6d to £57 7s 6d: S. HoskIngs (Irwell). 7 at £55 7s 6d to £56 12s 6d; T. Farrelly (Kaiapoi). 5 at £54 2s 6d: A. T. Watson (Kaituna). 8 at £52 2s 6d to £53 17s 6d; J. Palshett (Fernside). 12 at £52 2s 6d to £53 12s 6d: J. H. Cheyne (Rangiora), 1 at £53 12s 6d. Heifers: A. L. Wakelin (Little River), 6 at £39 17s 6d: A. Cuthers (Oxford), 3 at £43 2s 6d: M. T. Wightman (Springburn). 1 at £46 12s 6d; Allan Bros. (Allandale), 1 at £4O 7s 6d; Purau Station Ltd. (Purau). 10 at £4O 12s 6d. Cows: Minehan Brothers (Hari Hari). 1 at £4l 7s 6d: A. Cuthers (Oxford). 1 at £43 12s 6d: N. Morris (Belfast). 1 at £39 17s 6d: I. C. Peter (Sefton). 1 at £39 17s 6d: L. D. Hartnell (Culverden), 1 at £43 12s 6d: Gudex Bros. (Whiterock). 1 at £43 7s 6d: J. H. Buckley (Christchurch). 1 at £4l 17s 6d; H. N. Mason (Okains Bay), 2 at £44 7s 6d to £4B 2s 6d: A. S. Miles ; (Rangiora). 1 at £44 2s 6d: D. S. Gibb (Wainui). 1 at £42 17s 6d: T. W. Bell (Prebbleton), 1 at £44 7s 6d. Dairy Cattle Quality In the dairy cattle section was much improved on last week, and it resulted in a stronger sale. The entry consisted of 21 heifers and 11 cows, compared with 17 heifers and six cows last week. Some very good quality heifers were included in the offering, and they met a much better sale. The best of them sold from £6O to £73 (with three sales at more than £7O), average to good sold from £52 to £5B, with smaller heifers selling from £3B to £47. With some very useful types included, the dairy cow offering met another very sound sale. The best of the cows sold from £54 to £6l, with one sale at £7l, while the remainder sold down to £34 10s. Bulls Eighteen bulls were yarded, compared with 10 last sale, and top price this week was £B9 17s 6d for a huge Shorthorn. Another Shorthorn realised £7B 7s 6d and there were other sales at £69 7s 6d and £67 17s 6d. Aver-age-sized bulls sold between £5O and £6O, with small down to £3O 17s 6d. Vealers A good demand prevailed in the veal section, with prices being firm to a shade easier on last week. Larger vealers sold

from £3l 2s 6d to £33 7s 6d. with one sale at £35 7s 6d. Medium vealers sold from £25 to £29 10s. with smaller from £2l 2s fid to £23 17s fid. The best of the calves sold from £2O to £24 2s fid. medium from £l5 2s 6d to £l9 ss, and small from £8 to £ll. Fat Pigs In spite of the dispute at the Abattoirs, and with the help of outside competition, fat pigs met a fair sale. The yarding was somewhat smaller, and the best quality pigs were back by 3s to 4s a head. but. over-all sold reasonably well. Other fat pigs met a very weak inquiry, and values for these were back by up to 15s a head. Some porkers were sent home, but there was a reasonable clearance. Not many heavy porkers were yarded, and these were harder to sell. A light yarding of bacon met a good sale, with values on a par with late rates. Only three choppers were yarded, and these met with almost no competition. Values were: Light pork. £6 3s 6d to £7 15s 6d. Medium pork, £8 9s 6d to £9 10s 6d. Heavy pork, £9 ISs 6d to £lO 15s 6d. Light bacon. £lO 19s 6d to £l2 10s 6d. Medium and heavy baconers, £l3 8s 6d to £l4 10s 6d. Choppers, to £9 18s 6d. Store Pigs There was a fair entry In the store pig section, and quality was quite good. Values at the start of the sale were on a par with last week, but over the last two races values fell, sales, especially for the smaller pigs, being hard to make. However, the demand for the betterquality pigs was quite good throughout. The offering in the sow sect on was the biggest for some time. A line of second-litter Large White sows sold from £25 to £3l. and other in-pig sows sold from £l9 10s to £25 10s Values were:— Small weaners, 47s to 635. Best weaners, 69s to 79s Slips, 85s to 935. Small and medium stores, 99s to £5 16s. Large stores : to £6 10s.