THE LONDON MARKET.

Putaruru Press, Volume VI, Issue 231, 5 April 1928, Page 8

THE LONDON MARKET.

The New Zealand Meat Producers’ Board has received the following cable from its London office, dated March 30, 1928, advising Smithfield delivered prices at that date as follows :—-

New Zealand Wethers and Maidens —Canterbury quality, selected brands, 561 b and under 6sd, 571 b to 641 b 63d, 651 bto 721 b Sid; other brands, 561 b and under 63d, 571 b to 641 b 6d, 651 b to 721 b 51d. New Zealand Ewes, 641 b and under, old. New Zealand Lambs.—Canterbury quality, 361 b and under 9id, 371 b to 421 b 83d, 431 b to 501 b 8Id; seconds, Sid; selected brands, 361 b and under 9d, 371 bto 421 b Bgd; other brands, first quality, 361 b and under Bsd, 371 b to 421 b 81d; second quality, 301 b to 321 b average, Sid. Australian Lambs.—Victorian, first quality, 361 b and under Bd. Argentine Lambs. —First quality, 361 b and under Bd, 371 b to 421 b Bd. New Zealand Beef. —Ox fores 3ld, ox hinds 4!d, cow fores 3id, cow hinds 4d.

Argentine Chilled Beef.—Ox fores 4d, ox hinds 6ld. Argentine Frozen Beef.—Ox fores 4d, ox hinds sid. Frozen Pork.—Porkers, 601 bto SOlb 7d, 811 b to 991 b 6ld, 1001 b to 1201 b 6ld; baconers, 1211 b to 1801 b 6|d. \

Lamb Market.—Consumption good. Mutton.—Market is easier owing to heavier supplies. Frozen Pork.—There is a good demand for frozen pork 1211 b to 1801 b, but owing to heavy pitchings Home killed, frozen pork 801 bto 1201 b quiet.