LONDON PRODUCE PRICES.
The Department of Agriculture lias received the following cablegram, dated 22nd February, from the fligh Commissioner for New Zealand, London:— . Tallow.—No auction this week. Business is quiet, and no change in prices. Hemp.—Manila market dull and easier. "J" grade, February-April shipment, sold at £31. Output from Ist January to Bth February, 172,000 bales, against 191,000 for same period last year. Stocks in England 31st January, 8448 bales, against 14,059 bales at same time last year. Sisal:' Market opened firm but eased loiev, consumers not being willing to follow the advance. Good marks, March-May shipment, No. 1, sold at £35; fair-average quality, FebruaryMarch shipment, offered at £34 Cs; No. 2 15s to 20s less. New Zealand: Market continues quiet, sellers not pressing and buyers holding back. No first-hand sales reported.
Wool.—Bradford market is a shade easier for merino and fine crossbred tops, but demand is restricted. Low crossbred steady. Present quotations for tops are: 64's warp, 2s 5d to 2s C'/&d per lb: average, 2s id to 2s 4%d; 56's, Is 9d; 50's prepared, Is 6%d; 40's prepared, Is 3%d.
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Evening Post, Volume CIX, Issue 46, 24 February 1930, Page 4
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