RECORD ENTRIES

Grey River Argus, 19 December 1940, Page 9

RECORD ENTRIES

ADDINGTON MARKET

In Lambs, Cattle and Pigs

[Our Own Correspondent] CHRISTCHURCH, December 18.

Not one but three records in the size of livestock entries characterised to-day’s Addington Market, namely in lambs, fat cattle and porkers. Lamb prices were good, while other lines were steady, but ’with an easing tendency. Messrs H. Matson and Co. review the sale as follows: —

The store sheep entry comprised over 2,000, mostly wethers. Values were generally firm. Unattractive lots were easier.

Fat Lambs: There was a record yarding of slightly over 5,000. Quality in the main was excellent. Freezing buyers were operating freely, and the butchers bid keenly for the prime heavy sorts. Values generally exceeded the schedule rates of 8d per lb. The sale was regarded as a splendid one. Fat Sheep: There was a heavy yarding of mutton. Values were easier. Ewes showed an' average drop of 2s per head, and wethers were Is to Is 6d cheaper. Beef: The entry constituted a record, approximately 950 head being penned. The quality was good, despite the large offering. The bulk of the yarding comprised steers; good cows and heifers being relatively scarce, and these sold freely, but at values a shade lower than last week. Steers dropped by £1 to £1 10s per head. The sale remained remarkably steady for such a huge entry. There was a good sprinkling of show cattle.

Porkers: This entry also comprised a record for the Addington market as regards numbers. Values opened firm at late rates, with a gradual easing from 5s to 7s a head. . Many unfinished lots were offered. There was a lighter offering of baconers. Values were easier, owing to a lack of time for killing prior to Christmas. Prices showed an average drop of 7s.