Stock Saks

Manawatu Times, Volume 61, Issue 239, 9 October 1936, Page 9

Stock Saks

FRANKTON QUOTATIONS HAMILTON, Sept. 6. All classes of sheep wero in heavy supply at the Frankton saleynrds today. Competition for both shorn and woolly wethers was not as keen as at recent sales and prices were lower. Fat ewes were in brisk demand at recent quotations. Hoggets also sold at late ruling rates. There was a fjill yarding of ox beef, comprising mostly wellfinished medium and light-weight cattle. Competition was good, with prices firm. Cow and heifer beef was offered in smaller numbers, with good quality in short supply. The demand was again good and values firm. Second quality and boner cows showed no alteration. Competition at late rates was good for an extra heavy entry of runners and vealors, comprising mostly calves. Buyers were offered a heavy yarding of both fat and store pigs. Baconers remained firm at last week’s quotations, while porkers and buttermilk pigs were keenly sought and maintained late rates. In spite of the heavy yarding of stores and weaners tho demand was steady throughout, a successful sale resulted.