FARMING NEWS.

Grey River Argus, 28 November 1927, Page 3

FARMING NEWS.

OTAGO A. AND P. SHOW. DUNEDIN, Nov. 24. The Otago ‘A. and P. Society’s Summer Show was concluded to-day, in pouring rain. The gate receipts were £73, in place of the usual £6OO. The working horses and light horse classes only were judged. The champion haskney was Miss Isobcl Rutherford’s Perfection, and the champion harness horse was Miss Violet, Mr M. H. N irhol - entry. Tn tho cab and pony section, the champion pony and champion saddle horse was Mr T. R. Rhode’s Va ndudie. LONDON MARKET. Messrs Dalgety and Company, Ltd. Greymouth, received the following cable from their London office dated 25, November 1927: —

Butter. —Market slow. We quote New Zealand Finest Salted 172/- to 176 '- (176/- to 180/-); Finest Australian Unsalted 184/- to 186/- (182/to 184/-); Finest Australian Salted 172/- to 176/- (172/- to 176/-); Danish spot quotation nominal: high prices

asked by owners. (’heck business. Quotations f.o.b. 192/- (206/- to 208/-).

Cheese.—Market firmer. We quote New Zealand White and Coloured 100/to 102/- (98/- to 100/-); Canadian Spot White and Coloured 98/- to 102/- (98/to 102/-); Canadian c.i.f., 94/- to 98/(94/- to 98/-).

London Wool Sales opened with good general competition, good selection, and a large attendance of buyers, as compared with closing rates of last series. Merino par to 5 per cent, higher. Crossbred 7A per cent to 10 per cent, higher. ADVANCES IN WOOL PRICES. ADELAIDE, November 25. Tlo re was spirited bidding at tlio wool sales. Prices were five per cent in advance on the previous ruling rates. LONDON, November 23. The wool sales are postponed, owing to fog. GISBORNE, November 22. The Taranaki Oilfields, Ltd., have issued the following report for tho week ending November 19:—Waiapu No 2 well, depth 2595 feet, in grey shale 8} inches, diameter leading to 2576 feet; Gisborne No 1 well, depth 1500 feet, in sandy shale, cemented, 10 inch diameter casing at 1500 feet. SYDNEY, November 23. At the wool sales, competition was well sustained, and prices were fully equal to the best of the week. Greasy Merino touched 31 pence. ARAHURA STOCK SALE. Messrs M. Houston and Coy report: A special sale of store cattle was held at our Arahura yards on Wednesday, when 155 head of cattle were yarded. There was a good attendance of buyers and competition was keen for all lines, with the result that excellent prices were recorded, and a total clearance made. The following sales were effected: —On account of Mr M. Keenan, 6, 3 and 4 year bullocks at £8 10s, 6 2| year bullocks at £6 6s, 2 fat cows at £B, 3 yearling heifers at £2 12s 6d, 1 at £2 10s, 1 runner at £2 7s 6d, 4 forward heifers at £5 10s, 16 yearling steers at £3 3s, 1 cow at £5 2s 6d, 6 heifers at £4 17s fid, 7 2-year steers at £5 ss, 5 yearling steers at £3 10s, 3 fat cows at £B, 2 at £7 10s, 7 for. cows at £6 7s 6d, 8 store cows at £3 4s, 1 cow and calf at £2 15s, 1 at £3 12s fid, 1 at £5, 13 yearling and 2year steers at £4 Bs, 8 at £7 14s, 2 cows at £4 10s, 5 steers at £3 17s 6d, 2 cows at £3 17s 6d. 1 springin- at £5, i 5 store cows at £4 Js, 5 runners at £1

17s (id, 1 cow at £l5. On account of Mr J. Ward, 2 cows at £4 4s, 1 heifer at £3 2s 6d, 1 fat cow at £7 15s, 2 cows and calves at £3 10s, 4 calves at £3 ss. On account of Mr Bradley, 2 cows nt £4 2s 6(1. On account of Mr T. Staines 3 cows at £4 2s 6d, 1 steer at £3 10s, 2 cows at £4 ss, 3 calves at £2 Is. On account of Mr J. Inglis, 1 cow at £3. On account of a client, 1 heifer at £4 17s 6d, 1 cow at £3 ss, 1 at £1 10s. 1 steer at £5, 1 heifer at £2 7s 6(1. On account of Mrs Toker. 2 forward cows at £5 7s 6d, 2 at £5 17s (id. On account of Mr R. Williamson. 1 cow at £5 7s 6d-