NATIONAL DOUBLE SALE WAS SATISFACTORY.

Star (Christchurch), Volume XLIV, Issue 185, 6 August 1931, Page 6

NATIONAL DOUBLE SALE WAS SATISFACTORY.

The Grand National double market was held at Addington yesterday', when many specially finished animals were offered for sale. The market has always been remarkable for the high quality of the beef offered, and yesterday’s sale was in this respect well up to, if not better than, similar markets in recent years. There were a number of particularly fine lines from the North Island, a vendor from Dannevirke topping the sale with £sl. The sheep entry was small for a double market, but the general quality was high. Fewer than the usual number of fancy lines were entered, but those that were specially prepared were very good. Tne market recorded a rise of a shilling a head all over. Top price for the sale was £2 18s, secured for two particularly fine wethers sold on account of Mr G. Thompson (Racecourse Hill). This is the third y'ear in succession that this breeder has topped the sale. The first of the spring lambs were entered, but the quality of the greater part of the yarding was a little disappointing. Top price was 43s 4d, secured for one sold on account of Mr L. G. Crump (Springston). Mr J. D. Henderson (Ilalkett) sold one at 40s Id. The entry of veal was short, and not impressive. In consequence of the under-supply', values rose sharply by' 5s a head. Fat pigs were entered in fair numbers, and sold at kite rates. The top price was £SlOs.