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Northern Advocate, 17 April 1933, Page 10

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FROZEN AND CHILLED MEAT SMITHFIELD SUMMARY. 'BOARD’S REPORT.

(Special to ‘‘Northern Advocate.”*

WELLINGTON, This Day

The Now Zealand Meat Producers’ Board has received the following cablegram from its London oifice, dated April 12; — Frozen Mutton.—New Zealand: Crossbred wethers and maiden ewes, Canterbury and North Island selected, 48 to nr, lbs, d 7-8 d; d 7 to (Nibs, 3'3d; (id to 72lbs, -°Nd; North Island, 48 to 561bs, 3Jd; 57 to (Nibs, did; (id to 721bs, d d-8d; ewes, 481bs and under, did: 48 to (Nibs, dd; (id to 721bs, 23d. Frozen Lamb (new season’s).— New Zealand: Canterbury, dOlbs and under, d 7-Sd; d,7 to -12 lbs, dd; 43 to dOlbs, 4 d-Sd; second, average 321bs, d d-8d; other South Island, d(slbs and under, 53d; d,7 to 421bs, 4 7-Sd; 43 to dOlbs, 4 d Sd; North Island selected, dfilbs and under, Od; 37 to 421bs, dd; 43 to dOlbs, 4 d-8d; second, average 321bs, 5 d-8d; other North Island, first, dOlbs and under, d d-8d; 37 to 421bs, 43d; second, average 321bs, did. Australian: Victorian, first, dfilbs and. under, d l-8d; first, d 7 to 421bs, 4id. Argentine: First, dOlbs and under, djd; first, d 7 to 421bs, 4 d-Bd.

Frozen Ox Beef. —New Zealand: Fores, 2LI; hinds, 3 1-Sd. Australian: Crops, over lOOlbs, 2 d-Sd! hinds, over KiOlbs, d. Chilled Ox Beef— Argentine: Fores, 3jd; hinds, d 3-Sd. Frozen Pork. —New Zealand: bO to SOlhs, d’d; SI to lOOlbs, dpi; 101 to 1201b5,.41d; 120 to IfiOlbs, 4 7-Sd.

Lamb Market—Lightweight is steady, but heavyweight is inclined to ease. Consumption continues excellent.

Mutton Market. —Wethers: Prices lower, with trade slow, Ewes: Market steady and unchanged.

Beef Market. —Meeting poor demand owing to low prices of Argentine chilled beef.

New Zealand Porker Pigs. —Demand slackening as usual for time of year. New Zealand Baconer Pigs. —Market quiet. :

LOCAL EXPORT RATES

ADVANCES SHOWN

(Special to “Northern Advocate.”) AUCKLAND, This Day

Following the improvement in the London market for lamb, an advance of a. farthing has been made in local export rates. The current schedule of local export meat rates is as follows: — Lambs. —361bs, 4:}d; 37 to 421bs, 3:}d; 43lbs and over, 3jd; seconds, 4d. Wethers. —tSlbs, 3d; 40 to ">6lbs, 2*}d; 57 to 041bs, 2ld; Ho to 721bs, 1 7-8 d; over 72lbs, Ijd; seconds, 2 1-Sd. Ewes. —4Slbs, lid; 40 to HHlbs, 1 id; .17 to (14lbs, Id; (l.llbs and over, "d; seconds, Id. 1 BeoC. —Prime ox, “»H0 to SSfllbs, 17/ per lOOlbs; overs, unders, and seconds, 13/H; prime cow, 10/; seconds, 7/G; boner bulls, 14/; boner cows, 7/(1. Pigs.—Bolbs, 4ld; 81 to lOOlbs, 4*d; 101 to 1201-bs, 4d; 121 to Hollis, 3 : ]d; seconds, Id less. The killing season in the North is now drawing to a close, although fair quantities of stock are still going forward to the works. The restriction placed on beef killings, owing to the record output of meat and dairy produce from the province, has been eased somewhat, and the works in Auckland and South Auckland are now taking all classes of stock. The North Auckland works are still closed to beef, but this restriction is expected to be lifted on May L

CANTERBURY FRUIT. CONSIGNMENT FOR EXPORT. (Per Press Association.—Copyriem.) CHRISTCHURCH, This Day. A further 10,000 cases of Canterbury:grown apples and pears will bo shipped overseas next Wednesday, bringing the total consignments so far this season up to -10,000 cases. The previous record, 00,000 cases, was established two voars ago.

CLYDESDALE STALLIONS. SYDNEY DISPOSAL, HIGH PRICES REALISED. SYDNEY, April 10. Country visitors to the Royal Show declare that horses are coming into their own again. ('onsequeutly prices are rising. This fact was emphasised at yesterday’s sale of Clydesdale stallions, when the record price of nflO guineas was paid for Canmoro, the champion Clydesdale in this year’s show. The vendors, were the .Moore Hunter Estate, of Hawera, New Zealand.

At no lime during the sale by one firm of auctioneers did the price fall below 100 guineas. One breeder obtained 1020 guineas for five draught horses.

MINING NEWS. GOLDEN DAWN RETURN. ■ Golden Down ■Goldmine's, Ida. (Owharoa), report for tin* twelve working days ended April >S a total of 413 tons of ore for a return of £lOl9, gold valued at £4 an ounce. The last return was £9lO.

CROSSING SPORTS

HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL

GATHERING

SOME KEEN CONTESTS

There was glorious weather for the Donnelly’s Crossing athletic sports held on Saturday on the picturesque grounds. The attendance was good. A special train from Dargaville was well patronised. The various events were well contested, some capital performances being put up in the chopping and running sections. The officials worked very hard, and they are to be congratulated upon the success llioy achieved. The results are as follows: —

100 Yards Maiden Handicap. —JL llallahnn I, R. Horoll 2, R. -Scott 3, Time, I Is. ■ .

120 Yards Cup Handicap— S, Thorpe 1, K. Mcßae 2, P. Nesdale 3 Time, II d-ds.

880 Yards Handicap—T. Langton 1, T. Brady 2, W. Hastie d. No time ta ken.

220 Yards Open Handicap.—S, Thorpe 1, K. Mcßae 2, M. Dixon d Time, 2(ls.

440 Yards Open Handicap.—P. Nes dale I, T. Brady 2.

Standing Maiden Chop (12inch block). —D. Wikoira 1, H. Train 2, P. Nathan 3. Time, d(> d-ds.

Open Underhand Chop Handicap. Wost 1, Mooney 2, C. Michell Donnelly’s Handicap, Standing (12 inch block). —W. S. Smith 1, 0. Mooney 2, IST. Don 3. Time, im 12 2-ds. Standing Handicap Chop (12inch block). —C. W. Maranga 1; M. Morresey 2, Toi Mooney 11. Time, JO'i’s. Youths-' Chop, lOinch block, under 21 years.—W. Phillips 1, L. Pdow.es 2. Ladies' Kail-driving Contest. —Mrs G. Downey (11 hits) 1, Miss G. Downey (-1 hits) 2.

Single Ladies' Pace. —Miss K, Milieh I, Miss D. Patterson 2, Committee and Officials’ Pace. 11. Moore 1, K. Hansen 2.

The winners of the various events for the Herbert Smith Trust Cup (local) Points Prize were as follows: — 100 Yards Handicap. —X. Jenkins (3 points), Katui School, 1; T. Batisticli (2 points), Kaihu School, 2; K. Bird (I point), Aranga School, 3. 220 Yards Handicap—N. Jenkins (3 points), Katui School, 1; B. Hemmins (2 points), Katui School, 2; T. Batistich (1 point), Kaihu School, 3. ’ ‘

440 Yards Handicap—B. Hemmins (3 points), Katui School, 1; N. Jenkins (2 points), Katui School, 2; Olson (1 point), Omarama School, 3. High Jump—B. Hcmmins (3 points), Katnl School, 1; N. Kaweka (2 points), Kaihu School, 2; X. Jenkins (1 point), Katui School, 3.

Herbert Smith Trust School Cup (open) Points Prize. — 880 Yards.—P. Naira (3 points), Waimamaku School, .1; H. Panapa (2 points), Marapiu School, 2; J. James (1 point), Whangavei School, 3.

220 Yards.—W. Phelan (3 points), Convent,. Mauganui, 1; S. McKenzie (2 points), Dargaville, 2; D. Olson (1 point), Oamarama, 3. 440 Yards. —.1. James (3 points), Whangarei, I; W. Phelan (2 points), Convent, Mauganui, 2; P. Naera (I point), Waimamaku 3. High dump—J.v James (3 points), Whangarei, 1; W. Phelan (2 points), Convent, Mauganui, 2; P. Naera (1 point), Waimamaku, 3. Bagpipe Music. —Primrose 1, McKenzie 2. •Strathspey and Reels. —Primrose 1, Stewart 2. Schoolgirls’ Race (Stds, 3,4, a and 0), —J. Birch (Aranga School) .1, M. Moore (Donnelley’s) 2. Schoolgirls’ Race (Primers and Stds. 1 and 2).—V. Thomas (Donnelley »s) 1, M. Sherman (Donnelley’s) 2.

SPORTS DANCE. OUTSTANDING SUCCESS. One of the largest crowds on record gathered in the hall at Donnelley’s Crossing after the, sports. By 7.30 the building was comfortably filled, and dancing commenced at S to music supplied by Cos Wright’s dance band. On the announcement of the first dance, the floor became crowded with happy dancers, all bent on a good night’s entertainment. Dance

after dance followed —old-time, • semijrizz and real jazz. The* band was the centre of attraction, and during ono particularly lively one-stop, the dance was forgotten and people crowded round the stage to enjoy the excellent music. During the evening a most delightful supper was provided by Whangarei caterers, and was voted excellent by all.

Extras were provided by Mr Alf .lenkins, at the piano, and were well applauded. Perhaps a feature of the evening .was the extras supplied I\a Piper Turner, of Donuelley’s Crossing, and accompanied by Ces V right on the drums.

The duties of Al. Cs. Avere carried out in a courteous and efficient manner. bv Mr 11. Poison and Mr K. Han-

Midnight arrived all too soon, and the evening terminated with the National Anthem, everyone acclaiming the dance ”absolutely the event of the vear!”