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Waikato Times, Volume 103, Issue 17411, 25 May 1928, Page 8

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BUSINESS AT BRADFORD. (By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright.) (Australian Press Assn.—United Service.) (Rec. May 25, 11.45 a.m.) LONDON, May 25. At. Bradford better tone was fully maintained but business was small. Sixty-four's, 52|d; 60's, 511 d; 56 s, 42d; 50’s, 32 Jd; 46’0, 27d; 40's, 25id. LONDON WOOL SALES. WELLINGTON, Thursday. The Department of Agriculture has received the following cablegram, dated the 23rd instant, from the High Commissioner for New Zealand. London: —“Wool sales closed yesterday. Competition broadened as series progressed and wider selection became available, and the little lower opening basis was firmly maintained throughout. Prices during last week tended in favour of sellers. Compared with closing rates last ser os New Zealand merino greasy (only fair demand) 5 per cent, lower: line crossbred about 5 per cent., and medium and coarse crossbred, par to 5 per cent, lower. Average closing rates: —60,0 Vs, super (nominal), 2s 3d to 2s 5d per ]b; average, Is 9d to 2s Id: 56/58 s, 2s 2d to 2s 4d; 50/56’s, 2s to 2s 2d; 48/50’s, ts 9d to 2s; 44/46’s. Is 7d to Is 9d; 36/40's, Is std to Is 7d. Total offerings 100,700 bales of which 80,000 sold, Continent taking 49,500, Home trade 29,500. America 1000. Next series commence July 10.

fat stock for export. The New Zealand Meat Producers’ Board advises that the following prices are being offerel for fat slock for export, at May 21, 1928: Canterbury.—Prime woolly lambs. 361 b and under, 11 7-81; 3~lb to 421 b, H 1-Sd; 431 b and over. 10 5-8 d; second quality lambs, 10 7-Bd. Southland. —Prime woolly lambs, 361 b and under, 11 3-8 d; 371 b to 421 b, 10 5-8 d; 431 b and over, 9Jd; second quality lambs, 10 3-8 -