SOUTHERN GRAIN AND PRODUCE
(BT TELEGIUPH.—fHUSS .(SSOCI.UIO-N.)
CHRISTCHURCH, sth May
The local wheat market is very quiet, and prices, if anything, are rather easier. A large -quantity of damaged Tuscan wheat is offering, for. which there is little demand , It is selling at 3s 9d to 3s lOd at country, stations ■ Milling Tuscan sales,have been made at 4s to 4s 2d. Hunters are not worth so. much, as they are said to have recently changed hands at 4s 3d. Pearl is-'worth 4s 7d to 4s Bd. '
Bran advanced to £4 and pollard to £7... .
The oats market is lifeless. There are no offerings. On the basis.of Southland values, Cartons are worth only 2s at country stations.
The potato market is quiet. There are not many offering. Shipments have been made to Australia. Graders are requiring shippers to strictly comply with the regulations regarding the condition of potatoes required by the Australian authorities. The price remains £4 to £4 5s at country stations. Most buyers are offering a lower,_ figure.
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Evening Post, Volume XCI, Issue 107, 6 May 1916, Page 9
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169SOUTHERN GRAIN AND PRODUCE Evening Post, Volume XCI, Issue 107, 6 May 1916, Page 9
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