THE STOCK MARKETS.
RONGOTEA SALE. At the fortnightly sale at Rongotca saiujards on Wednesday, the N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd., report an exceptional yarding of both rattle and pigs, and a very successful clearance in all sections. Over 100 pigs came forward and met with a ready sale at prices equal to, if not slightly in advance, of recent rates. A large yarding of weancr Jersey heifers was offered and competition was brisk with good sales resulting, the top price being £3 4s for a pen of ten. A few dairy heifers wore offered and again the demand was keen, realisations being fully up to recent sales. Over 220 fat and forward cows ex-dairy were offered,' and despite this large yarding prices held throughout the sale, and better sorts sold very well at prices slightly in advance of those at Foilding on Friday last. The following are some of the realisations: Weancr pigs: 7s 6d. 10s, 11s 6d to 14s. Store pigs: l&s. 19s, 24s 6d, 29s 6d. 335, 36s 6d to 395. Porkers: £2 13s. Weancr Jersey heifers: £2 Bs. £3 to £3 4s. Weancr Jersey bulls: 22s 6d. Spg. heifers: £4 10s, £7 to £7 15s. Fat cows ex-dairy: £4, £4 10s, £4 16s, £5 2s 6d. £5 15s to £6 2s 6d. Store cows: £2. £2 ss, £2 18s, £3 ss, £3 10s to £4.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LIX, Issue 68, 17 February 1939, Page 5
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230THE STOCK MARKETS. Manawatu Standard, Volume LIX, Issue 68, 17 February 1939, Page 5
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