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THE PRICE OF BUTTER, Pre* Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. SYDNEY, May 28. (Received May 29, at 9.41 a.m.) A further reduction of 4s per cwt has been made in the price of batter. THE ORIENT S.S. COMPANY. Press Association—By Talagnpb—Copyrij^t LONDON, May 28. (Received May 29, at 11.10 a-m.) The directors of the Orient Steam Navigation Company announce that they will shortly ask the shareholders to increase the capital.
THE MARKETS. THE BANK RATE. Ptwo Association—By Telegraph— Copyright. LONDON, May 28. (Received May 29, at 11.10 a.m.) Copper : Spot, £5617s 6d ; three months, j £57 10s. I Tin : Spot, £129 15s ; three months, £127 6s 6d. The bank rate of discount is reduced to 2!< per cent. THE WOOL SALES. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright LONDON, May 28. (R-eceivod May 20// at 11.10 a.m.) At the wool auctions there was good competition for all sorts, but shabby crossbreds, suitable for topmakers, were a farthing cheaper than last week, owing to the large offerings. The sales included the Acland (SJd), Hillersdou (9Jd). and Ohoka (12§d) dips.
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Evening Star, Issue 12964, 29 May 1908, Page 6
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172COMMERCIAL. Evening Star, Issue 12964, 29 May 1908, Page 6
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