SECOND EWE FAIR FINDS A STRONG DEMAND LOCALLY

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXVI, Issue 22872, 16 February 1949, Page 10

SECOND EWE FAIR FINDS A STRONG DEMAND LOCALLY

Almost all of the 18,417 sheep offered at the second ewe fair at the Matavvhero saleyards yesterday were absorbed locally. There was no serious competition from outside buyers. Values, initially, were inclined to be down on those ruling last week, but they soon picked up. Top sheep were on a par with those sold last week at the opening fair of the seiies and medium sorts made full rates or were a shade dearer. Towards the end of the entry quotations appeared to decline, but quality was not in evidence. In a number of big lines it was decided to deal privately with the remainder after the final bidder had exercised his option in regard to numbers. Passings became more frequent towards the end of the fair.

For quality two-tooths 40s and up to 45s was paid for the pick of the entry and medium lambs according to condition brought from 80s to 38s. Five and six-year-old ewes came forward in good numbers and valuations between 80s and 35s were considered satisfactory for the best of the five-year ewes and 26s to 28s 3d for the tops of the older sorts. Competition was keen for lines of mixed-aged ewes with a preponderance of younger sheep. Some of the individual prices were: Two-tooth Ewes.—Seventy-one, on account of Mr. G. E. Law, Ngapata, 355: 97, early shorn, on account of John Tombleson est., Waimata, 38s 3d; 230, light, on account of Mr. D. McMillan, Hikurangi, (p) 255; 164, on account of Kiore Sheepfarming Company, 32s 7d; 99, on account of Tangihanga station, 345; 103. on account of West Ho station, 29s 2d; 77, on account of Waikereru station, 335: 153, f. and f„ on account of Mr. R. King, Whatatutu, 41s lOd; 80, on account of Mr. D. C. S. Hain, Hangaroa, 35s 4d: 138, good slipe, frame, well finished on flats, 44s 9d; 59, on account of Mr. Api Pipe. Tokomaru Bay, 31s 6d: 151. on account of Mr. G. Newman, Mangatu, 40s lOd; 50, on account of Puriri station, 34s 3d; 162, top line, on account of Mr. Quentin Williams, 435; 90, f. and f., on account of Mr. C. R. Pyke, 455; 233. on account of Mr. F. Hutchinson. Tuarua station, 355; 342, on account of West Ho station. 34s 4d; 287. well forward, 435; 128, on account of Miss Tucker, Whakarau, 30s; 41, on account of Mrs. Pendreigh, Tahunga, 355; 58. on account of Mr. D. McMillan, Hikurangi, 235: 103, on acount of Tuarua station, 325. Four-tooth Ewes. —Two hundred and fifty, on account of Kiore Sheepfarming Company. 44s lOd: 456, same vendor (p); 56, some small. 33s lOd. A line of 99 6-lhs on account of Kiore made 32s 3d. Four-year Ewes. —Two hundred and forty-eight, good, 30s; 76, on account of John Tombleson est., Waimata, 27s 3d; 126, on account of Avondale station, Hangaroa, 30s; 370, on account of Kiore Sheepfarming Company, 30s; 130, same vendor (p). Five-Year Ewes.—Three hundred and thirty-eight second cut, on account .of Kiore Sheepfarming Company, 26s 6d; 255, road stained, on account of Mr. D. McMillan, Hikurangi, 26s 3d; 314, on account of Awapapa station, 31s 2d; 262, on account of Tangihanga' account of Patemaru station, Waingake, station, 30s 9d; 300, good mouths, on 34s lOcI: 210, on account of Hangihanga station, 31s 3d: 216, on account of Miss Tucker, Whakarau, 29s lOd; 151. good, on account of Mr. J. Monckton, 33s 6d; 118, on account of Mrs. Pendreigh, Tahunga, (pi 31s 6d: 120, an account of Mr. J. E. Benson, Ormond, (p) 275; 97, few younger, on account of Mr. G. Swarbrick. Otoko, (p) 30s 9d; 100. on account of Kiore Sheepfarming Company, 31s Id; 500, same vendor (p); 80, mouths failing, on account of Mr. L. Newman, Waimata, 25s 6d; 181, on account of Mr. D. C. Black, back Hangaroa, 27s 4d; 66, an account of Mr. E. Gillingham. 255; 178, on account of Pakowhai station. 255; 102, light (p), 19s 6d: 200, on account of Mr. N. Loisel, Tolaga Bay, 255.

Six-Year Ewes.—Two hundred and forty-two, on account of Pakowhai station, 26s 4d; 340, good mouths, on account of Marewa station, 28s: 264, on account of Mr. F. Hutchinson, Tuarua station, 28s 3d: 429, fair mouths, 25s 7d; 150, on account of Mr. J. Moncktort, 27s 9d; 240, fattening mouths, on account of West Ho station, 20s 6d; 196, on account of Totara station, back Waimata, 24s lOd: 113. on account of Mr. E. U. Richardson, 26s 6d; 100, on account of Mr. R. C. Murphy, Panikau station. 25s 2d: 161, on account of Mr. D. C. S. Hain. Hangaroa, 26s 2d. Mixed-aged Ewes.—Two hundred and sixty-six, 4 and 6-tooths, on account of John Tombleson estate, Waimbta. 345; 236. 4, 6 and 8-tooths, on account of Mr. F. Hutchinson, Tuarua station, 35s 3d; 33, 5 and 6-year, low mouths. 18s: 116, 4, 6 and 8-tooths. on account of Tuarua station, 36s 3d: 70. 4, 6 and 8-tooths, on account of Mr. G. E. Law, Ngatapa, 32s 6d: 97. 5 and 6-vear, level mouths, on account of Mr. D. Bruerc. Ormond, (pi 225: 55. 4. 6 and 8-tooths. on account of Pakowhai station. 32s 3d; 99, 4 and 5-year, on account of Mrs. E. Matthews. Waerenea-o-kuri, 26s 6d; 222, 5 and 6-year, 26s Id.