Rabbitskin, Wool, &c, Market

Southland Times, Issue 10201, 6 July 1889, Page 4

Rabbitskin, Wool, &c, Market

_ — « Messrs Whittingham Bros and Instene report as follows for the week ending 6th inst .— Babbitskins — Since we opened this market for private purchase of these for prompt cash, it is pleasing to observe the steaiy increass in business. We have been favoured with supplies from week to week, not only from our numerous constituents who regularly forward us their stuff direct, but from others who have been in the habit of selling nlf e where, who have promised us their sole support in the future. It is now widely known we make thin branch of onr exporting business quite a specialty, and are paying highest obtainable prices, which range from 13a;to 16d per lb free of all charges. Wool— ln thia commodity we are purchasing at full rates all lota that come forward at this season of the year, and tha market remains very firm. jiides — 'jur quotations are the same as last we&k, viz., 2f d to 31 per lb for heavy ox free from cuts. tsneepskins — This market displays great animation, and very high prices are ruling, producers giving more attention to the preper flaying and drying, which has a favourable result to toe vendors. The market remains firm with au eager demand for immediate consumption. Our prices rale the same, ranging from 3sd to 6d for all classes.