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Hokitika Guardian, 3 September 1931, Page 5

COMMERCIAL

ADDINGTON STOCK SALES. ’ * CHRISTCHURCH, September 4 2, There was a small yarding of store sheep, mostly local lots. ; The market was steady for "quality lots. Inferior consignments Rad dragging sale. There vv-as a smaller yarding of beef, all grades being represented. Competition was irregular, with an. easing tendency, except for primest quality. - Best heavy steers sold to £ls 2s 6d, heavy £lO 15s to £l2 15s, prime £9 10s to £lO 10s, medium £6 15s to £B, inferior from £5 12s 6d. Best heifers sold at £l2 12s Od, prime £7 5s to £8 15s, medium £6 5s to £7 16s. Best cows sold up to £l2, prime £7 to £8 los, medium £4 to £5 12s 6d, inferior from £2 12s 6d. , .iV There was a small- entry- of fat sheep,- with , no outstanding lots, but mostly consignments of good even quality, with the usual quota of mixed lots. ; ■.- • The market was slightly firmer, chiefly owing to the smaller supply. Heavy wethers made up to 21s 7d, prime 17s to 18s 6d, medium 15s to 14s 6d, .-light' 13s. Bbst: ewev sold up to. 19s 4d, prime 16s to 17s 6d, medium 14s to ,15s 6d, light from 12s. There was', medium yarding of fat pigs, .pork selling freely. Bacon was easier. Porkers sold from 38s to 425. heavier 44s to 49s 6d, choppers £4 to £8 11s, baconers'. 52s’ 6d to 57s 6d. heavier £3 :4s 6d to £3 14s 6d. (Large store pigs were in . fair.' demand, but wearners were easier. *. ‘ '