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Greymouth Evening Star, 14 January 1933, Page 8

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BUTTER AND CHEESE. Copy of cablegram received by Dalgety and Company, Ltd., from their London office, dated January 13:—Butter: Market steadier. Danish 114/-, New Zealand finest 81/- to 83/-, Australian finest unsalted 81/- to 84/-, salted 81/- to 82/-, G.A.Q. 78/- to 80/-. Cheese: Market steadier. New Zealand white 47/- to 48/-, New Zealand coloured 56/- to 57/-, Australian white 47/-, coloured 55/-, Canadian white and coloured 60/- to 68/-. GRAIN AND PRODUCE. CHRISTCHURCH, January 13. A few additional lines of Algerian oats have been offered during the week, the price remaining as quoted in mid-week, 1/6 a bushel on trucks. Farmers have accepted this price in I a few cases. Italian ryegrass has also been offered, quotations ranging from 1/3 to 1/6 a bushel on trucks. The first perennial ryegrass of the season has been submitted. Merchants’ ideas of’ values range about 1/6 on trucks. The indications are from samples to hand so far, that some perennial this season will be light. Rust has caused some damage in this connection. The price offered is not leading to business'. No suggestion has yet been made in regard to cocksfoot or red clover prices. There is no inquiry as yet from the north for potatoes.

MT. DAVID SLUICING

DUNEDIN, January 12. The secretary of the Mount David Sluicing Company, Limited (Mr. F. R. Thompson) advises the receipt of a telegram from the manager, that the Wash-up on Wednesday, January 11, yielded 37 ounces for seven da vs’ intermittent sluicing. The secretary advises that Mr. G. A. Wycherley has been elected chairman in place of Mr. W. E. Reynolds, who has resigned from the board.