SYDNEY FAT STOCK SALES
SYDNEY, May 7. At the Homebush sa-les supplies were small, p.nd there was a further advance in pries. Best wethers realised 183 to 20s 3d ; good, 15s to 15s 6d; best ewes, 16s 6d to 17s 9d ; gcod, 14s 6d to 15s. Cattle were in full supply, and price 3 weakened. Beat bullocks realised £1.1 ss; extra, £14 23 6d; good, £10; best cows, £8 10s; good, £6 15s; best beef, 30s per 1001b. May 11. At the Homebush sales the sheep supply •was below requirements, and competition was keen. Prices were the highest Bince last year's boom in the markets. Best wethers realised 19s; extra, 22s 6d ; good, 16s to 16s 6d ; best ewes, 17s 6d ; extra, 21s; good, 15s to 16s. Cattle sold at improved values. Best bullocks, £12 ; extra, £15 7s 6d ; good, £10 10s ; best cov.s, £9 ; extra, £9 10s ; good, £7 ss. Best beef, 32s per 1002b.
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Otago Witness, Issue 2565, 13 May 1903, Page 19
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156SYDNEY FAT STOCK SALES Otago Witness, Issue 2565, 13 May 1903, Page 19
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