WORLD'S GRAIN FAIR

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXX, Issue 21580, 26 August 1933, Page 7

WORLD'S GRAIN FAIR

NEW ZEALAND OATS HIGH PLACE IN CANADA A very high position among world grains was attained by a sample of New Zealand oats which was awarded seventh place in an international competition at the World's Grain Exhibition at Regina, Canada, last month. Over 40 countries competed in this particular section, each sending many samples. The oats were shown by Mr. H. Miller, 50 Haslett Street, Auckland, who secured a cash prize of 150 dollars, equal to about £4O New Zealand money at the current rate of conversion. A Canadian, Mr. Miller visited the South Island about 1917 and was greatly impressed with the high standard of oats produced in the vicinity of lnvercargill. They were, lie considered, equal to the best Canadian samples, with which he had had considerable experience, and which had secured the world's championship lor Canada in earlier years. Coming to live in New Zealand about six years ago, Mr. Miller remembered the iino quality oats he had seen previously, and decided to send a sample to the recent grain fair. He obtained 401b. of the best oats grown by Mr. D. McGill, a farmer near Gore. After he had spent some 102 hours picking the grain, the sample weighed up at 53ilb. to tlio bushel. Interest was shown by tho Union Steam Ship Company, which carried the exhibit to Canada free of charge. News of his success was received by Mr. Miller by a recent mail, and lie is now awaiting further details. Ten thousand international exhibits of field produce 'were displayed at tho exhibition, and the space they occupied in tho exhibition buildings had a frontage of many miles. Mr. Miller stated yesterday that New Zealand should be proucl of some of the grains she produces. 110 regretted that the idea of exhibiting at the recent exhibition had not come to him sooner, in order that other grains might have been secured. He considered some samples of maize, clover, and beet seeds he had seen in New Zealand would compare favourably with the world's best. The sample of oats he despatched was not quite up to the standard of those he saw when lie first visited New Zealand, and an even better sample could have been procured had tho matter received more time and been given wider attention. AUSTRALIAN WOOL TWO RECORDS LAST YEAR The wool sold on the Sydney market for tho year ended June 30 totalled i,298,700 bales, being a record for the market, and the eighth consecutive year in which sales for the season have been over a million bales. Tho quantities available for selling in Sydney arc larger than in any selling centre in the world. Fifteen countries are tho principal takers. Victoria's wool clip for 1932-33 was 155,118,5471b., which was a record. The approximate value was £5,162,000. BRADFORD TOPS MARKET REMAINS FIRM LONDON, Aug. 24 The Bradford tops market is firm, but business is limited pending the opening of the Australian sales. Following are to-day's quotations and those for the three previous weeks: Aug. 3 Aug. 10 Aug. 17 Aug. 24 Per lb. Per lb. Per lb. Per lb. .<1 d <1 d Seventies . . 33 33 33 33 Sixty-fours . WYa 30'/j 30'/a 30Vi Sixties . . 2D ' 21) 29- 29 Fifty-sixes . 2lVa 21Vi 21 Vi 21 V»' Fifties . . . 15 15 15 15 Forty-sixes . 11 l /j ll'a 11V* llVi Forties . •• 10w IOVa 10/ a IOVa MARAKOPA DAIRY CO. HIGHER BUTTER OUTPUT [FROM OCR OWN CORRESPONDENT] TE KTJITI. Friday The report and balance-sheet presented to the annual meeting of the Marakopa Dairy Company, Limited, disclosed a successful season. The chairman of directors, Mr. J. Miln, presided. Tho chairman said that additions had been mado to tho buildings and plant and there had been a considerable saving in the cost of production. Tho output for the season was almost 1 ( J8 tons of butter, and this represented an increase over last year's figures. Mr.' J. 1). Jack showed the highest average for herds under 50 cows, his average being 275.51b. but-ter-fat per cow. For herds of over 50 cows, Mr. T. Vicarv, with 2391b. per cow, showed the best average. Tho following were elected to fill vacancies on the directorate: —Messrs. A. Blake, R. Willison, W. Gray and W. Bowen. CANTERBURY MARKETS NO INCREASE IN BUSINESS [IJY TELECRAI'H—PRESS ASSOCIATION] CHRISTCHURCH, Friday There is no improvement in tho demand for potatoes. Tho North Island is still being supplied from consignments going forward. It is probable that next' Tuesday's boat will take an increased quantity, as it will bo the last vessel of the month and it is now too lato to put potatoes into store • in anticipation of a favourable turn to the market. Quotations aro nominally £4 a ton, f.0.b., sacks included, or £3 on trucks.

The oats market is lifeless. For A grade Cartons the local price is from '2s 5-Jd to 2s 6d a bushel, but business is negligible at this figure. Partridge peas are quoted at J3s 9d on trucks. There is no inquiry on Home account.

There is very little movement in small seeds and prices are stationary. There was a heavy production of most seeds, particularly ryegrass. A few orders for spring sowing have come in, but this demand will not bo general for some weeks yet. A little export of cocksfoot took place earlier in the season, but this has now ceased. Akaroa is quoted at 5d per lb. for farmers' dressed, and plains at 4d to 4jd. Tho ryegrass market is very dull and there is practically no demand. Perennial is quoted at Is 9d a bushel on trucks and Italian at Is 9d to 2s. Most of tho white clover seed has been purchased from fanners. It is worth Is per lb. for good, clean seed on trucks. Cowgrass is worth 8d per lb. to farmers. The fescue market is very weak and tho quotation is 4d per lb., f.o.b. Dogstail is worth Gd to GJd per lb., f.0.b., but business is very limited. BUILDING SOCIETY'S YEAR [iaum our own cohiiespondent] CAMBRIDGE. Friday The report at the 20th annual meeting of the Cambridge Terminating Building Society disclosed that the past year had been very difficult and fewer appropriations had been held than was hoped for. The position of secretary had become vacant owing to tho death of Mr. Walter Stopford, and Miss M. Grconhalgh had been appointed, to the position. The balance-sheet disclosed a loss of £4O for tho year. Assets were set down at £7551. Messrs. -A. Pearce, W. Morse and A. Clothier were re-elected directors.