LONDON MARKETS
HIGH- COMMISSIONER'S CABLED REPORT.
The Department of Agriculture, Industries and Commerca has received the following cablegram, dated London, 16th February, 1918, from the High Commissioner for New Zealand:-—
Meat.—Although slight increase in supplies coming-forward, demand exceeds the supply.' All descriptions selling at maximum prices, including New Zealand and Patagpnian lamb, United States frozen beef, and Argentine chilled beef.
Butter and Cheese.—Conditions are unchanged. In active demand with short supplies. Maximum prices have not changed. , .
Hemp.^-Manila and. New Zealand spot market strong. Manila, moderate business has been done for forward shipment. New Zealand, nothing doing on account of freight. Manila output last week in January, 20,000 bales. Stocks at Ist February, 19,271 bales, against 41,165 bales on Ist February last year.
Wheat.—Market quiet, owing to the absence of offers.
Oats.—Active demand at full prices.
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Evening Post, Volume XCV, Issue 42, 18 February 1918, Page 2
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