SHEEP FAIRS.
Auckland, February 9. At Hunter and Nolan's sheep fair today some fin 3 rams were sold, the highest prices being from 12 guineis to 14 guineas. Ol sheep there was a large number, and fair prices were obtained, cros»breds realising from 8-> to 16i (M. For Hampshire ewes from 20s to 22s was paid. Wanganui, February 9. The second day's sale at Messrs Freeman R. Jackson and Oo.'s pm fair was again largely attended, and 520 flock LiiiColns "were sold. Mr Fred Sut.ton, of Jtliverton, topped the maiket with 41 averaging £15 12s sd. The highest price obtained was 54«s from a ram in this pen, and Mr B. button's 20 flock Lincolns averaged £11 18s IOJ, the highest bringing 31ga. L'n the whole, lower class rains sold belter by fcbout half a-guinea than on the first day. To-morrow 600 ;Lii.coins 'A ill be offered
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume XIV, Issue 2895, 10 February 1893, Page 3
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147SHEEP FAIRS. Ashburton Guardian, Volume XIV, Issue 2895, 10 February 1893, Page 3
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