CLEARING SALE AT FLAXBOURNE. BLENHEIM, March 29.
A clearing sale of, sheep and other stock on the Flaxbourne Estate, which is being acquired: by the Government for closer settlement, was commenced to-day under favourable conditions'. Some 20,800 sheep were disposed of, the great bulk being taken by southern dealers. The chief buyers were Messrs R. Latter and W. Clarkson, of Canterbury. The adjoining settlers took a few lines, and the Christchurch Meat Company bought 1500 fat sheep, giving from 21s lid to 22s 6d, the latter price being a record for the district. Flaxbourne is in splendid condition, and the sheep are looking well.
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Otago Witness, Issue 2664, 5 April 1905, Page 22
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104CLEARING SALE AT FLAXBOURNE. BLENHEIM, March 29. Otago Witness, Issue 2664, 5 April 1905, Page 22
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