ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET.
Christchurch, June 10 All classes of stuck were well represented at Addington market to-day, and there was a large attendance. Fat Cattle : 238 head came forward, the entry including a fair proportion of steers and some good heifers. The sale opened poorly, and although it improved subsequently, it was regular throughout. Steers, £7 to £11 ; heifers,, £6 15/ to £10 2/6; cows, £5 10/ to £9 2/6; beef ruled from 26/ to 29/ per 1001 b. Fat Sheep : Though the entry was larger than usual, the sale opened briskly, but as it went on competition became less keen, and as a whole business" was somewhat disappointing, Primest quality freezing sheep maintained their values, but medium quality and light weights were decidedly easier. Butchers' ewes were eagerly competed lot at prices a shade lower than those ruling last week. Extra heavy wethers. 26/ to 44/; best freezing wethers, 18/ to 21/3; lighter 15/11 xo 17/6 ; best butchers' ewes, 15/ to 20/; others, 11/ to 14/6. Fat Lambs: The 3000 yarded met with keen demand, export buyers operating freely. Tegs, 17/ to 17/9 ;" freezers, 13/6 to 16/6 ; butchers', 8/9 to 14/. Pigs : There was a fair yarding. The sale was a dragging one, and prices showed a further decline. Baconers, 47/6 to 57/ (equal to 4d per lb) j porkers, 32/6 to 42/6 (equal to 4sd per lb>; -stores, 18/ to 26/ ; slips to 18/ ; weaners 5/ to 10/.
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Taranaki Herald, Volume L, Issue 12281, 13 June 1903, Page 3
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240ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET. Taranaki Herald, Volume L, Issue 12281, 13 June 1903, Page 3
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