COMMERCIAL

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LVI, 30 November 1922, Page 3

COMMERCIAL

WELLINGTON MA RKETb (By Telegraph.—Special to The Mail ) WELLINGTON, Nov. 29. The Wellington fruit brokers report on the Wellington fruit and produce market as follows:—Little or no alteration has taken place in the market for apples since our last report. Affected fruit still continues to come forward in fairly heavy quantities, and until the quality of the fruit is better we do not' hold out hopes of any material improvement.

Supplies of Nelson tomatoes are increasing with values easier. The Tahiti is due shortl; with a large quantity of island tomatoes, which will undoubtedly af'-nl valks ;\;r Nelsr.< grown during tin" next *ve;:k.

All stone fruits are being inquired for.

Apples, Stunners. 5s to 8s 6d ; P. I'arrv pears 14s to 14s 6d ; cherries, Grevtown lis Io U« per hoy of 101 b; Nelson dcf.sei'i, in half-cases 8s to 10*: Kentish 6s to 7s; plums, bronze Rs, cherry 6s to 7s half-case; red currants 5s to 5s 3d per box; tomatoes, firm, coloured, 10c? to lis, ripe 8d to lOd 11>; strawberries, Nelson, 9d to lOd punnet ; gooseberries. Hutt 3gd 11); half-cases 6s to 7s ; cucumbers 6s to 8s dozen ; asparagus 5s to 7s dozen: 1 new potatoes, Auckland lis to 12s, Otaki and ITutt, lis 6d to 13s: green peas, Nelson 4s to 6s cental, Otaki 8s to 10s per halfsack: dressed pork 6id ; butter Is to Is Id : etrgs Is Id to Is 2d ; poultry in increased demand with approaching holidays. WANGANUI WOOL SALES (United Press Association.) WANGANUL Nov. yn. At the- wool sales 01HX) bales were submitted to a full representative-; bench of buyers. Competition was general and sound and the rates ruling; at Wellington- wore generally i maintained when quality and condition of tiie wool are taken into account:. Good quality old wool was offered, and' this opened up with rather a stale appearance and compared unfavourably with the new clip. America bid freely for most good wools. Bradford were keen operators up to their Jim its, suid a large quantity of the offering was taken for their trade. Only a small quantity of lambs' wool was catalogued,.good lines selling freely. Crutchings were enquired for by Japan and late rates wore maintained. The range of prices was from 18.U1 downwards.

SYDNEY WOOL SALES SYDNEY, Nov. 29. The sixth series of wool sales coneluded with keen competition notwithstanding evidence of burr. Japan and France were very active, and late rates were maintained.