PRICES AT MASTERTON.
'There was a large attendance at the Masterton sale. Fat sheep were in good demand at late rates, while stores met a keen demand at slightly better prices. Dairy cattle were hard to sell, and several lots were passed. Rigs sold at advanced rates under keen competition. FAT SHEEP SLIGHTLY FIRMER In spite of the smaller yarding of beef at the Westfield (Auckland) sale there was no improvement in [irices. A steady demand was maintained throughout, but it was evident that buyers were not keen and their requirements were small. Extra. choice ox sold to IBs a lOOlb ; choice, and prime ox, 14s to 17s A large yarding of sheep sold at values slightly firmer than the previous week. Prime wethers made 18s to 3Qs; unfinished, 13s to 17s 6d ; prime ewes, 14s to 30s 9d.
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Pahiatua Herald, Volume XLI, Issue 12440, 5 September 1933, Page 7
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139PRICES AT MASTERTON. Pahiatua Herald, Volume XLI, Issue 12440, 5 September 1933, Page 7
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