WEEKLY LIVE STOCK AND PRODUCE REPORT.

Otago Witness, Issue 2666, 19 April 1905, Page 36

WEEKLY LIVE STOCK AND PRODUCE REPORT.

Wednesday, April 12, 1905.

Fat Cattle. — The entry consisted of 182 head. Cornoelition was good, and last week's prices we?e maintained. Best bullocks brought £9 10s to £10 15s; good, £1 10s to £8 10s ; medium, £6 10s to £7 ; best heifers, £& 10s to £7 10s, a few extra prime to £9 2s 6d; light and inferior cows, from £3 10s to £i ios. The National Mortgage and Agency Company of New Zealand (Limited) yarded and sold : For Mr J. Jaffray fOtokia), 2 bullocks at £7, 1 heifer at £5 7s Gd ; Mr W. Kirk (East Taieri). 2 bullocks at £7; Mr John Kirk (Mosgiel), 1 heifer at £4; Mr J. Reid, 2 bullocks at £7 10s. 1 cow at £5 10s. Dalgety and Co. (Limited) yarded 23, and sold: For Mr John Wilson (Ophir), 7 bullocks at £10 15s to £8 10s; Mr J. 3. Dundass (Poolburn), 7 bullocks at £8 12s 6d to £7 7s 6d; Mr Geo. M'Donald (Stirling), 9 bullocks at £7 2s 6d to £6. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company (Limited) sold: For Messrs Dickson Bros. (Belmont), 4 bullocks at £S to £8 ss; Mr J. B. Reid (Otokia), 3 bullocks to £8; Mr J. S. Fleming (Otokia), 1 bullock at £6 15s; Mr John O'Leary (Otokia), 1 bullock and 2 heifers at quotations. "Wright, Stephenson, and Co. sold: For Mr Jas. Patrick (Lee Creek), 3 bullocks at £8 7s 6d, 1 at £8 2s Gd, 1 at £6 ss, 2 at £7; Mr John Gorniack (Wairuna), 2 bullocks at £5; Mr Wm. Kirkland (Elm Grove), 1 heifer at £6; Mrs Laverty (Green Island Bush), 1 heifer at £4; Mr Wm. Geary (Portobello), 2 heifers at £4 10s, and turned out G bullocks unsold. r Stronach, Morris, and Co. yarded and sold: For Messrs Murray, Roberts, and Co. (Gladbrook Station), 2 heifers at £7, 2 at £6 15s, 2 at £6 7s 6d, 2 at £Q 2s 6d ; Mr Jas. Gow (Inverrnav). 2 bullocks at £8, 2 at £7 15s, 3 at £7 ss, 1 heifer at £i 17s 63, 1 at £4. Donald Reid and Co. (Limited) yarded 45, and sold : For Mr J. Patrick (Lee Creek), 4 bullocks at £8 15s to £8 7s 6d, 2 heifers at £5 10s; Mr Wm. Kirk (East Taieri), 3 bullocks at £5 15s; Mr \V. Blackie (Glasgow Farm), 11 bullocks at £5 15s to £5 ss; Mr J. T. Gibson (Otokia). 8 bullocks at £9 2s 6d to £7 12s Gd ; Mr Wni. Lindsay (Allanton), 4 bullocks at £6 17s 6d to £6 12s Gd, 1 cow at £6; Misses Wilson (Allanton), 1 cc-w at £3 ss; Mr J. Kirk (Mosgiel), 3 cows at £5 to £4 ; and turned cut 6 head unsold. The Otago Farmers' Cooperative Association of New Zealand (Limited) yarded 48, and sold: For Mr N. Mickelson (Mikiwaka), 1 light heifer at £3 10s; Mr D. Fiudlay (Burnside), 1 light heifer at £5 2s 6d; Mr E. Hewitt (Burnside), 1 bullock at £8 10s; Miss G. Cairns, 1 bullock at £7 17s Gd; a client, 1 light heifer at £5, 1 at £4 12s Gd, 4 light steers at £4, 2 at £4; Mr J. Macandrew (Portobello), 2 light heifers at £5 2s Gd, 2 at £5 10s; Mr D. Sutherland (East Taieri), 3 bullocks at £3, 3 at £8, 4 light bullocks at £7 10s, 1 at £6 10s, 1 at £5 12s 6d, 3 light heifers at £3 10s; Mr W. Kirk (East Taieri). 3 bullocks at £7 ss, 1 heifer at £5 2s 6d, 1 light do at £5; Mr John Kirk (Mosgiel). 2 light heifers at £3 10s; Mr Jas. Patrick (Lee Creek), 2 bullocks at £8 ss, 2 at £7 17s 6d ; Mr Jas. Henderson (Anderson's Bay), 3 light heifers at £4 10s; Mr C. Weir. 1 cow at quotations; a vendor, 2 light bullocks at £6.

Dairy Cattla.— The Otago Farmers' Cooperative Association cf New Zealand (Limited) yarded 32, and sold- For Messrs M. Nickelson (Mihiwaka), D. Sutherland (East Taieri), John Kirk (Mosgiel), A. M'Laren (The Cliffs), Jas. Henderson (Anderson's Bay), R. Ings (Tomahawk), W. Donaldson (NorthEast Harbour), Mrs J. Rees (Dimedin), and W. Donaldson. (North-East Harbour), and others, cows at from £2 5s to £7. Wright. Stephenson, and Co. sold: For Messrs Thos. Lee (Allauton), David Buchanan (Give'i Island). Wm. Geary (Portobello), and others, 12 head at up to £8 2s 6d. Donald Reid and Co. (Limited) yarded and sold: For Mrs M. Mawson (Mihiwaka), 4 cdws at £4; Mr J. Black (Green Island), 1 cow at £6.

Store Cattle. — Wright, Stephenson. and Co. sold: For Messrs John Gorniack (Wairuna\ H. Dunn (North-East Valley), Richard Mitchell (Portobello), R. Buddicom (St. Clair), J. Cadzow (Higncliff), 34 head at up to £3 3s Gd. Stronach, Morris, and Co. sold : For Mr W. Townley (Highcliff), bulls at £2 15s. The Otago Farmers' Co-operative Association of New Zealand (Limited) yarded 46, and sold: For Hon. A. Lee Smith (Green Island), Messrs J. H. J affray (East Taieri), A. Rutherford (Kaikorai), Jas. Stewart (Wyllie's Crossing), Cross Bros. (Portobello), J. Holmes (Sandyinount), Jas. Black (Green Island), John Kerr (Portobello), W. Townley (Highcliff), Thos. Lynn (Musselburgh), A. M'Laren (The Cliffs), S. Hinkley (North-East Harbour). R. Wright (Portobello), and Mrs E. Waite (Mornington), cows, bulls, and yearlings at from £1 to £4 15s. Calves.— The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company £Limited^

Mr W. A. Todd (Mosgiel), 4 at 2Gs to 495; a vender, 1 at 375. The Otago Farmers' Co-operative Association of New Zealand tLtd.) yarded 17, and sold: For Miss G. Cairns, Messrs C. Weir, Cross Bros, J. Holmes, W. Townley. J. Fleming, John Holmes, Mrs E. Donaldson. Mrs Seaton, and Mrs Jensen, calves at ironi 8s 6d to £1 4s Gd. Fa-t Sheep.— 2679 were penned, principally heavy, well-finished wethers, with a few pens of aged ewes, and about 250 medium merino wethers. The supply was in excess of requirements, and prices, as compared with last week, receded fully Is per head. Best wethers, 23s to 24s (a few extra to 25s 6d) ; good, 21s to 225; medium, 18s Gel to 20s ; best ewes, to 21s; ethers, 16s 6d to 17s Gd. The National Mortgage and Agency Company of New Zealand. (Limiierl) penned 463, and sold : For Mr J. F. Herbert (Ardmore), 30 prim© wether& at «4s ; Mr Archibald Mcffat (Rae's Junction), 88 prime wethers at 23s 9d, 72 do at 22s 3d, 19 do at 21s Gd- Mr A. J. Blakely (Paerau), 134 ine-imo wethers to 10s Gd ; Mr Manson (Milton), 38 wethers at 20s 3d; Mr A. Brown fAbbotsford), 30 wethers at 21s Gd, 32 do at 20s Cd. Dalgety and Co. (Limited) yarded 730, and sold : For Messrs SmaiU Bros. (Kaitangata), 65 wethers '.o 23s 9d ; Mr John Wilso.ii (Ophir). 50 wethers at 22s 6d to 20s 6d, 32 cwps at 20s ; Messrs Anderson Bros. (Waiwera South), 60 wethers at 22s to 20-3 3d; Mr P. M'Donald ■.Poolburn), 57 wethers at 22s 6d to 21s 3d; Mr Watson Shennan (Pomahaka), 52 wethers to 21s 6d; Mr E. Mawhinney (WeSderburn), 45 wsthtrs at 20s; Mr E. Mf>rs!in (Wedderburn), 70 wethers to 19s; Mr Thomas Hall (Patearoa). 53 ewes at 17s 3d; Mr J. Leask (Omakau). 18 wethers at market value. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company (Limited) sold: For Mr J. S. Fleming (Meadcwbank), 35 crossbred wethers at 22s 3d, 40 do at 21s 6d, 24 do at 20s; Mr James Lawson (Lovelydale), 32 crossbred wethers at 21s 9d, 28 do at 20s 6d, 32 crossbred ewes at 21s 3d, 36 do wethers and ewes at 16s 9d ; Messrs C. and J. Findlay (Findlayston), 36 crossbred wethers at 20s. Wright, Stephenson, and Co. sold: For Mr David Haugh (Dunrobin), 21 wethers at 21s 9d, 23 fat ewes at 21s 3d, 15 do at 19s 3d ; Mr Joseph Mosley (Stirling), 25 wethers at 21s, 26 frt ewes at i9s 9d, 14 do at lGs 6d ; Mr J. F. Reid (Elders>Ue), 28 fat ewes at 19s 3d ; and turned out 60 wethers unsold. Stronach, Morris, and Co. yarded and sold : For Messrs Murray, Roberts, and Co. 33 prime wether? at 22s 9d, 27 do at 20s Gd, 18 merino do at 16s, 15 do at 14s 9d, 12 do at 12s; Mr William Telford (Clifton Estate), 45 wethers at 225, 15 do at 20s 3d; Mr G. Fisher (Middlemarch). 35 ewes at 15s, 17 do at 14s; Mr R. A. S. Cantreii (E+trick), 25 ewes at 18s. Donald Reid and Co. yarded 479, and sold: For Messrs J. and J. Sutherland (Milburn), 28 prime wethers at 24s 3d; Mr D. Nicolsim (Rough Ridge), 30 wethers at 21s 9d; Mr J. Scott, (Drumoak), 25 wethers at 21s Gd, 32 ewes at 21s 3d to 18s 3d, 1 small pen wethers and ewes in the wool at 26s 3d to 22s Sd ; Mr M. M'Donald, 45 wethers at 21s 9d to 20s; Mrs Heads (Milburn), 26 ewes at 17s 6d ; Mr A Cleugh (Gimmerburn), 31 wethjfrs at 22s to 19s Gd; Mr K. Williamson (Kokonga), 65 wethers at 20s to 19s 9d ; Mr J. Patrick (Lee Creek), 42 wethers at 19s 3d; Messrs C. qncl J. Findlay (Findlayston), 66 wethers at 22s to 19s 3d; Mr W. Blackie (Glasgow Farm), 26 wethei-3 at 17s; Mr R. Marshall (Pine HilH, 1 pen wethers at 20s 9d; Mr A. Todd (Johnston), 45 ewes at quotations. Ofcago Farmers' Co-operative Association of New Zenland (Limited) penned 260, and sold: For Mr D. Peat (Sutton), 36 wethers at 24s 3d, 26 at 235; Mr G. N. M'lntosh (Poolburn), 32 wethers at 25s 3d, 10 at 235 ; a vendor, 21 ewes at 20s 3d, 28 at 17s ; a vendor, 1 pen ewes at 16s, 1 pen at 16s 9d ; Mr A. Cleugh (Gimmerburn), 1 pen ewes at 23s Od, 1 pen wethers at 19s 9d, 1 pen at 19s 6d ; Mr J. Patrick (Lee Creek), 30 wethers at 20s 9d, 22 at 19s 9d.

Lambs. — 631 penned, chiefly lambs of good quality. Competition was fairly good, and prices about equal to last week's. Best lambs, 16s 6d to 17s 6d ; a few extra prime and heavy, 16s ; medium to good, 14s Gd to 16s ; light, 13s to 14s. The National Mortgage and Agency Company (Limited) penned and sold : For a southern client, 35 at 16s 6d, 45 at 16s. Dalgety and Co (Limited) yarded 170, and sold : For Messrs H. Lunan (Kyeburn), 70 at 17s 9d to 163 3d ; Mr P. M'Donald (Poolburn). 8 at 17s Gd; Mr Thomas Hall (Patearoa), 14 at 16s 9d ; Mr E. Mawhinney (Wedderburn), 27 at 16a ; Mr J. Leask (Omakau), 51 at 15s to 14s. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company (Limited) sold : For Mr William Fraser (Moonlight), 44 at 15s 6d and 30 at 15s. Wright, Stephenson, and Co. sold : For Messrs John Anderson (Spittalfield), A. A. Aaskov (Leith Valley), and Peter Davidson (Whitelea), 3 pens at up to 15s 3d. Stronach, Morris, and Co. sold : For Messrs Murray, Roberts, and Co. (Gladbrook Station), 40 at 14s 9d. Donald Reid and Co. penned 1 120, and sold : For Mr K. Williamson (Kokonga), 12 at 15s 9d ; Mr A. Cleugh (Ginimerburn), 37 at 16s 9d to 15s 6d ; Mr R. Marshall ((Pine Hill), 9 at 12s 6d ; Mr Heads (Milburn), 4 at 16s 9d : Mr J. Patrick (Lee Creek\ 18 at 15s 9d; Mr W. Blackie (Glasgow Farm), 41 at 16s to 15s 9d. Otago Farmers' Cooperative Association of New Zealand (Limited) penned 159, and sold: For Mr G. N. M-Intosh (Poolburn), 39 lambs at 19s, 27 at 17s 9d, 1 pen at 16s Gd; Mr A. Cleugli iGimmerburn), 1 pen at 17s 3d, 25 at 16s Sd, 18 at 15s; Mr A. B. Hall (Waipiata), 1 -pen at 16s 3d, 21 at 16s, 1 pen at 15s.

Pigs. — 202 penned; prices about ihe same as last week. Suckeis, 5s to 9s; slips, to 14s, stores, 16s to 245: porkers, 25s to 83s; light baconeifc, 35s to 425; heavy <10. J 3s to 61s; choppers, GGs. The National Mortgage and Agency Company (Limited) sold: For Mr J. F. Herbert (Ardmore), 25 prime baconers to Rls; Mr Richards (North-East Valley), 3 prime baconers, 47s Gd ; Mr P. O'Farrell (Mihiwaka). 5 porkers to 35? The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company (Limited) sold for Mr R. Whitl- and Mr H. Fulton 2 pens poikeis at 335. Wright, Stephenson, and bo. sold: For Messrs W. Sawers (Stirling), Thomas Richard* (North-East Valley), David Andrews (Mosgiel), John Robb (Signa-l Hill), Young and Perkins (Corstorphine), John Boatwood (Noith-Eiasfc Harbour), Martin Geary (Hooper's Inlet), and Cross Bros. (Portobello), 78 head at quotations. Dona.ld Reid and Co. (Limited, yarded 32, and &old - For Mrs Mawson (Mihiwaka), 6 at 363 to 31s; Mr J. Gow (Inveimay), 3at 50s to 475 : Messrs Holt and Dunn (Pine Hill), sat 37s 6d to 33s <3d ; Mr J. Mears (Mosgiel), 6 at 9s 6d ; Mr F. Toner (Fairfield), 2 at 51s Gd; Mr W. Blackie (Glasgow Farm), 6 at lls; Mr W. Blackie, jun. (Middle inarch), 4 at 7a 6d. Stionach, Morris, and Co. cold suckers at quotations. The Otago Farmers' Co-operative Association of New Zealand (Limited) yarded 46, and sold, for Messrs J. Pugh (Middleinarch), S. Hetfc (Saddle Hill), R. H. Hunter-Weston (Cottesbrook), J. Hornal (Halfway Bush), A. R.utherford (Kat korai), S. Mathieson (Otokia), W. Kirkland (Poplar Grovo), D. M'Kenzio (Moinona). J. Durio (Highcliff), pigs at from Is to £3 9s.

Country Sale. — The Otago Farmers' Cooperative Association of New Zealand (Limited) repoit as follows: — "We held our usual stock sale at our yards, Owaka, on Monday last, the day and date being changed on account of the whole of the Greenfield f?9tß,te_isaiUft > B jr )&jaa ld_ £ t__Balclu.tiia on our

usual Owaka saie day. Our entry on Monday was made up of 75 head bullocks, heifers, cows, tmd calves. The attendance was fairly good, buyers being present from tho Taieri Plains and Strath-Taien, as well as the usual gathering from Balclutha, Stirling, and the surrounding district. Steers realised £4 to £5 7s Gd ; heifers, £3 Gs to £4 7s 6d; cows, £3 to £5, yearlings, £1 to £1 15s; calves, 15s to £1 ss; pigs suokers, up to Bs.

Grain. — Wheat: Numerous consignments of prime milling are now coming to hand, but as millers are well stocked at present they will buy only at a reduction on late rates, which reduction sellcis are not prepared to allow; hence there are not many sales effected. Quotations • Prime milling, 3s 3d to 3s 4d ; medium do, 3s Id to 3s ad (nominal; no sales), whole fowl wheat, 2s 9d to 2s lid; broken fowl wheat, 2s Sd to '2s lOd (sacks extia''. Oats : The market is slightly easier owing to larger supplies coming forward. Quotations. Prime milling, Is 8d to Is S^d, good to best feed, Is 7d to Is 7^d; inferior and medium feed, Is 3d to Is 6d (sacks extra).

Potatops. — Recent consignments are in bet ter condition, and are commanding slightly increased prices. Quotations : Best white, £5 10s to £6; medium, £4 15s to £5; prime Derwents, £5 to £5 ss ; inferior, £2 10s to jt'4 (sacks in).

Chaff. — Owing to shortage of supplies there is an increased demand for good quality. Medium and inferior lots are still pretty slow of sale. Quotations: Prime old, £3 10s to £3 12s 6d ; prime new, £3 5s to £3 10s ; inferior and medium, £2 7s 6d to £2 15s (sacks extra).

Pressed Straw. — The market is overstocked, and there is little or no demand. Quotations: Wheaten, 25s to 27s 6d ; oaten, 35s to 37s 6d.

Rabbitskins. — No sales since last report

Sheepskins. — Fair catalogues were offered at last Tuesday's sale, and there was the usual attendance of buyers. Competition was very keen, and prices received compare favotirably with late ruling rates. Quotations : Best merino, 6|d to 7id ; medium, 5d to Gd ; best halfbred, 7d to 8d ; medium, 5d to 6d ; best crossbred, G.'.d to 7Jd ; medium to good, 41d to s|d per Ibfbest pelts, 3s 3d to 3s 6d ; best lambs, 3s 3d to 3s 7d ; small, Is 6d to 2s 8d each.

Hides. — Fairly large catalogues were submitted at last Thursday's auctions. There was a good attendance of buyers, and the demand throughout was good. Quotations : Extra stout ox, 5M to 6£d ; heavy, od to sid; medium, 4Jd to sd; light, 4£d to 4|d; extra stout,, heavy cows, 4Jd to 4|d ; medium, 4Jd to 4ld ; light, 4Jd to 4|d ; stags and bulls, 2d to 3£d;' yearlings, 3£d to 4Jd per lb ; calfskins, Is 6d to 3s 6d each. Tallow and Fat. — A good demand still exists for all consignments. Quotations : Best rendered tallow, 18s to 20s; medium to good, 15s to 17s; inferior, 12s to 14s; rough fat, 12s to "4s 6d per cwt.

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DUNEDIN WEEKLY MARKET REPORT.

Messrs A. Moritzson and Co., auctioneers, wool, stock, station, grain, produce, and commission agents, report (wholesale) for the -week as under. All quotations are subject to market fluctuations. We would ask farmers when sending samples to put a price on them, as buyers do not feel inclined to make offers : — Wheat. — There is a fair quantity of new heat offering. Demand, however, is not strong. We quote : Velvet and Tuscan, 3s 5<S to 3s 6d : red sorts, 3s 3d to 3s 4d; good whole fowl wheat, 3s to 3s Id. Oats. — Fair demand for good quality, but not many offering. Milling, Is 9d; B grade, Is Bd. Ryecorn, 3s to 3s 2d. Barley. — Prime malting, fair demand at 3s 3d to 3s 6d. Chaff. — Market in over-supply. Prime oaten sheaf chaff, £3 7s 6d to £3 12s 6d; medium, hard to quit at £3 to £3 5s per ton (sacks extra). Ryegrass. — Fair demand. We have sold at: Farmers' dressed, light seed, Is 5d to 2s 3d ; heavy-weights, 2s 9d to 3s 3d ; machine dressscl, 3s 6d to ss; light seed, Is 9d to 2s 3d; heary seed, 2s 3d to 3s. Cocksfoot. — Farmers' dressed, 3d to 3id ; machined, 5d to 6d. I/inseed. — Scarce; nominal value, JS10; wanted.

Chewinga's Fescue. — No demand at present owing to large stocks of last season's. New season's sample -wanted. Potatoes. — Market fairly well supplied, white •sorts selling at £5 to £6; Derwents, good ripe samples, keenly sought after at £5 ss; diseased and unripe sorts hard to quit fiorn £2 10s to £4 10s, according to quality and condition.

Rabbitskins. — Suckers and runners, 4id to 6Jd; outgoing 12Jd to 13Jd; late autumns, lli<J to 12d ; autumn blacks. HSd to Is ; early autumns, lOJd to lid; winters, 15d to 17d ; winter blacks, up to 22d. Sheepskins. — We hold sales every Tuesday. Crossbreds, extra, 8s to 10s; halfbred, up to 10s ; pelts, large, 4s 6d to ss ; -medium, 3s 9d to 4s 3d. small, 2s to 2s 9d ; lambs, extra, 3s 9d to 4s ; medium, 3s to 3s 6d ; small, 2s 6d to 2s 9d.

Hides. — We quote: Prime ox, 5Jd to 6|ct; medium, 4Jd to 5Jd ; light, 45d to 4|d ; heavy cow, up to 4|d ; light, 4Jd to 4|d per lb ; calfskins (sound), up to 2s 6d to 3s; yearlings, 3s 6d to 6s. Horsehair (keen demand), 16Jd to 17^d.

Country sales conducted on most leasonable terms. We can supply rabbit and sheep netting, oil cako ; farmers' Fairbanks 4001b scales, 55 103 ; Crown aheep dip — casks 3s per gallon, drums 3s 6d ; Berger's red and black sheepbranding oil, 4s per gallon ; Gibson's cattle brand, 93 for small, and 15s for large tins; Newton's patent wool presses, £13 each; clover, rape, and turnip seeds, all freshly landed. Prices on application. Stack covers, 18 x 16, 40s each.

Grass Seed Cleaning. — Onr machinery is up to date. We have just added a clover polisher, and as we have a machine of the latest type for each kind of seed, we give from 5 per cent, to 10 per cent, better cleaning results than a machine which cleans all seeds. We also store seed free of charge until cleaned, and keep same insured. Storing Grain. — We are prepared to store, receive, and deliver, insure, with three months' free storage, at 3d per sack. Our stores arc vermin proof and connected with siding.

FRUIT AND PEODCCE EEPOET.

" Defiance " dried! milk, 9s 9d per dozen (four dozen in case).

Butter.— Prime salt, 65, 8d ; off, 6cUto 7d ; separator in lib pats, 8d to 9d ; storekeepers' lots, 4Jd, skd (in full supply). Onions —Colonial, £9 to £10.

Honey. — Demand is not very strong 1 . Prices are ruling from 3£d to 4d for good quality. Soction honey in demand, 8s per dozen pound seotions.

Beeswax is 4d wanted. Eggs — Fresh, Is 8d ; pre&eived", Is 2d to Is

4d. Walnuts, 5d to 6d, wanted 1 . Bacon.— Rolls, Bd. Hams, 8d to BJd. Pigs.— For sizes up to 1601b, first-class dairyfed qviality, from 4d. Butter boxes, with parchment linings, we can supply at 18s per dozen. Vickery'g egg preservative, 20s per case of 8 gallons, ~ '* " - >-~

Poultry. — Apply for particulars fo» expoit. Prices a= under: Prices for export have again usen. and our are the highest prices paid Fowls, 3Ub to 4!b, 3s; do, 2^!b to 3Jlb, 2s 3d; chickens and roosters, 3^lb to 4ilb, 3s 3d ; do, 4Ub and over, 3s Gd ; do, 2?lb to 3i!b, 2s Cd. Ducks, 4lb to slb, 3s 9d ; do, 3lb to lib, 3s. Geese, ss. Turkeys Cocks, 8d per lb ; hens-, Gd per lb. Hens and chickens must not weigh below 221b each ; ducka net below 3lb each, as the department will not pack light weights. All poultry must be consigned to poultry depot, and prices are free of railage. Geese and turkeys wanted. Fruit. — We receive consignments by every steamer from Australia, the Islands, and outf own colony, and hold sales daily on arrival of consignments. Sacks. — We can quote 44in corn sacks, 6a 6d; 46in, 6s 9d ; 48in, 7s; second-hand graiix sacks, 5s 6d ; good flour sacks, 5s per dozen, demand limited.

Ovo gold medal egg preservative, part, on application. Foi sale • A good country store (general), olcll business, ap^'y for particulars.

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