STOCK REPORT.
There was a limited attendance at the Addtngton Yards on Wednesday, 1 ut as tho supply of stock, owing to the wet weather on Monday and Tuesday, was good. The entries comprised 2093 sheep, 249 cattle, and 209 pigs.
Sheep.—With the exception of two lots, the sheep yarded were of very indifferent quality. Best cross-breds for which the bidding was spirited, made as high as 16s Gd, good do, 13s to 1 fie each. We quote mutton at from 2£d to 2fd per lb. Twotooth crosa-bred and merino stores realised 7s Id each.
Cattle.—The Biipply not being large' the bidding throughout was very brisk. Beef sold at prices equal to 22s Gd, and a shade higher for prime lots. Very few etores were offered. There is still good inquiry for young cattle of this description.
Piga sold at various prices ranging up to £4. There is Rtill a brisk inquiry for ,pigs of good quality.
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Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume 4, Issue 409, 6 July 1880, Page 2
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157STOCK REPORT. Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume 4, Issue 409, 6 July 1880, Page 2
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