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Hokitika Guardian, 28 October 1932, Page 6

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WATA.ROA SPRING SALE. Messrs M. Houston .and Co. report: The annual Lpring sale c ’ f surplus stock from South Westland was held at the above yards on Thursday to a good attendance of buyers. The yarding of cattle was a fairly he. a vy one, but with the exception of a few pens of good Hereford from far south, the bulk of the entry comprised coloured and non-descript sorts. The sale opened out much firmer than was expected, and exceptionally good prices were Realised throughout. We sold as follows :

On account of R. WiTiams, 5 year- !'•£:' sneers at £2 2s 6d, 4 yearling heifers at £2 lCs ; On account of RRitchie 13 2-year steers at £5, 10 2year heifers at £3 '■»- 6d ; On .account of Harris Bros. 6 2-year Hereford steers at £5 7s 6d, .5 at £4 17,s 6d. 5 ■fat and forward heifers at £5 2s 6d. 3 2-year heifers at £4 ; On account of (Rent 20 mixed steers at £4 lCs, 1 heifer at £3 2s 6d.

WHEAT EXCHANGE. FALLING TENDENCY CHECKED. United Press Association—Y?v Electric Telegraph—Copyright:) WINNIPEG, Oct. 27. Wheat turned upward on Thursday, effectively halting the the two day display of “bearishness” sent rviees to the lowest level in history.. The exchange at the close showed gains of to P cenfsaG above Wednesday.