COMMERCIAL.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLI, Issue 8300, 3 June 1907, Page 5

COMMERCIAL.

LAND SALES. . Messrs Bropliy and Mowlem re 1 port having disposed of the following - properties :—96 acres, Linton, to Mr 1 Ward; 310 acres from Mr McDonald - to Mr Shaw; 132 feet to Main Street - by 132 feet to Church Street, to a 2 local buyer; the fine residence of - Messrs Oopeland Bros., Rangitikei 3 Line, to Mr H. D. Buchanan, Kur mei oa; 596 acres to Mr Russell; • 3846 acres, Strathmore, to a Welling- ; ton buyer; 944 feet in Island Bay; , 2 houses in Owen Street, Wellington; l house in Island Bay; 2 houses and ■ sections in Mitchelltown, Wellington; ; section in Coromandel Street, Wel- . lir.gton; section in Ghuznee Street, Wellington. Messrs, Brophv and Mowlem are advertising the splendid residence now occupied by Mrs Barry. Full particulars will be found in another column. AUCTION SALES. Intending buyers are reminded of the clearing sale to be held on Wednesday by Gorton and Son on Mr J. Chubbin's farm, near Hunterville. The stock includes good dairy cows and first-class sheep. The horses are a good lot, and unbroken sorts will be taught to lead. Brakes will leave the statioii for the homestead on arrival of the train. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co. hold a sale of flaxmill plant and land in the estate of the late Mr A. R. Lyons on Saturday, June 22nd. Full details of the property will be supplied by Mr F. H. Cooke, solicitor, or the auctioneers. Gorton- and Son liave been instructed by Mr F. W. Koberstein to hold a clearing sale on his property, Spur Road, near Makino, on Saturday, June Bth, at 12.30. Fifty-five first-class dairy cows, 15 dairy heifers, nearly 400 Romney sheep, hoises, pigs, farm, implements, etc., will be offered. The dairy herd is one of the best in tho district, and there is sure to be spirited bidding for the cows. LONDON MARKETS. (By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.) (Per Press Association.} (Received June 3rd, 7.23 a.m.) LONDON, June 2. Copper, three months £97£. Tin, spot £190, three months £186 i. Silver, 31 l-16d. Linseed oil £28. Sugar is steady, German 10s, first marks lis od. Hemp is steady. Fair JunoAngust shipment. £28£ Wheat: Two Australian cargoes sold at 34s 6d and one at 35s 6d. The tallow in stock is 14,013 casks, imports 10,470, deliveries 7247. Hides are flat, 6092 being offered and 1539 sold, prices bemg ;?n----changed. leather is unchanged, basils being brisk. Wellingtons 17 to 18. Sheep: Canterbury light 4 o-16d, medium 4id, heavy 3jjd, Southland 4d, North Island 3?d, best brands 3 15-16 d. Lsmbs: Canterbury light s|d, medium and heavy sid, Southland 5 7-lSd, North Island 5 o-lGr]. New Zealand beef: Ox fores 3£d, is hinds 4d. COMMISSIONER'S CABLE. THE MARKETS FIRM EXCEPT HEMP. Per Press Association. WELLINGTON, June 3. The Department of Industries and Commerce has received a cable from tho High Commissioner, dated London, June Ist, as follows:—The market is steady, but the demand is only moderate. Holders are firm and the supply of light weight mutton is increasing. The average price to-day was 4d for Canterbury brands, and 3|d for North Island. The lamb market remains firm, and there is a good demand for all classes, especially heavy weights. Canterbury s|d, other brands 5Jd. The beef market is firm and prices continue to advance. Hind ana fore quarters, 3|d and 3£d respectively. The butter market is firm, and superior grades are in demand. New Zealand supplies are running short. Choicest qualities are 99s per cwt. Cheese is firm, and there is an improved demand for New Zealand makes. White cheese 675, coloured 65s per cwt. The hemp market is depressed owing to reports from Manila which indicate that shipments are likely to increase. Good fair grade on spot is quoted at £33, and fair grade is in the same position, and is worth £28 10s. The value of faur current Manila on spot is £35 10s. The cocksfoot seed market is firm. Bright, clean pressed, 54s per cwt. The wool market remains firm.