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Auckland Live Stock Market.

The following is Messrs Hunter and Nolan's weekly report : - Horses : A large quantity in, and prices ranged the same as last Friday. We quote hacks L4-10s to LlO 10s, medium draught 3j5 10s to Ll2, unbroken medium draught L 7 io LlO. Wool, Hides, Skins, &c. : A good many were pitched at the Durham Yards on Tueday, and the demand was brisk. We quote ox hides from 2£d to 4|-d per lb, cjw 1M to 2jd, calf skins 3d to 4jd, sheep skins 5s each, rough fat l|d per lb. Wool : The third sale of the season wa3 held at the Durham Yards on Wednesday. There was a good 'attendance of buyers for crossbred and merino, and previous prices were maintained. Long wool was nob so keenly competed for, but there was an appreciable decline in prices. Cattle : There has been increased activity hi the market, and an advance in value of dairy and store stock. There remained an unsatisßed inquiry for young heifers and steers, at fully the previous values. There was a good muster of all descriptions at Newmarket on Tuesday, and good competition throughout the sale. Daily cows sold at from L 3 to L 5 os. Some averages of fat steers were — L 72s 6d, L 6 17s 6d, L 6 Bs, L 5 15s, L 5 12s 6d, L 5 4s 6d. Sheep : There was a large muster at Newmarket on Tuesday. Stores were fplentifulj but the majority were withdrawn for the fair. Ewes ranged from 8s 3d to 9s 3d, fat wethers from 10s Gd to 18s, lambs os 6d to 10s 9d each. Pigs : Good porkers scarce, and in demand.

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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XVIII, Issue 5671, 18 January 1890, Page 3

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Auckland Live Stock Market. Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XVIII, Issue 5671, 18 January 1890, Page 3

Auckland Live Stock Market. Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XVIII, Issue 5671, 18 January 1890, Page 3

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