HIDE SALES.

Otago Witness, Issue 2890, 4 August 1909, Page 25

HIDE SALES.

MELBOURNE July 29. At the hide sales to-day there was an excellent demand, and all classes were very firm. CLEARING SALE AT WOODEATON. The Otago Farmers' Co-operative Association of New Zealand reports: — We held yesterday, 30th inst,, on account of Mr James Weir, air his ■ homested, Woode&ton, one of the most successful displenishing - auctions of dairy stock and agricultural plant that we have had the pleasure of conducting for a number of years. There was a splendid attendance of buyers from all parts of the province, as well as a large gathering of neighbours, local dairymen, and traders. The sale commenced with the cows, all of which were in fine condition, and this coupled with the name of the vendor, who has the reputation of being an expert in this class of stock, led to spirited bidding from start to finish at prices ranging up to £12. Quite a number of young well-bred cows showing a. considerable dash of Ayrshire breeding fetched from £7 10s to £10 10s. A few late calvers brought the average of the herd down to £8 ss. All the young cattle sold remarkably well. The horses met with good competition, and a complete clearance of the whole of the stock, farming plant, dairy utensils, furniture, and sundries was effected at highly satisfactory prices.