Commercial Intelligence.
CHRISTCHURCH.
The Canterbury Press, Oct. 26, reports: r-The grain market continues exceedingly quiet, no transactions of any moment having transpired for some time past.' Stocks of flour are very heavy ; in fact, it now seems probable that the millers hold more than they can dispose Of by harvest. Wheat, on the contrary, is undoubtedly in short supply, but at the same time no demand exists. Prices consequently are almost nominal at 4s 9d to 4s lOd. Californian advices continue to report a most abundant harvest, but the absence of tonnage prevents extensive shipments to Australia. Pur next harvest is likely to be a late one, as to. the crops are very backward in most districts, although they look well and give every promise of an abundant yield. QaVs> not alter in value, good milling samples selling freely at 2s 2d, the demand; however, is only limited. Butter is still in good request, but the price has declined to £d. Cheese does not improve, and only moves off slowly at 7Jd'. In general'' business, the week \as Veen a quiet one, although a good Remand haa been experienced fys station
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Hawke's Bay Times, Volume 19, Issue 1468, 30 October 1872, Page 2
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191Commercial Intelligence. Hawke's Bay Times, Volume 19, Issue 1468, 30 October 1872, Page 2
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