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Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 30 November 1916, Page 2

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STOCK SALES .The North Auckland Farmers' Co-op Limited, report:— On Monday, 20th inst., at Omana, we opened new yards, which were well patronised by the settlers of the Burrounding district. "W c yarded 653 head of cattle, and sold practically all under the hammer. The following prices were realised : — Fat bullocks made from £14 14s to £18 15s. Fat cows, £10 6s to £13 7s; store cows, £9 10s. Steers, 3 to 4-year-old, £12 5s to £14 6s; 2to 2H-year steers, £8 10s to £10 15s. Dreadon Bros, had a very prime line of 50 fat bullocks, which fetched £18 15 ; Mr Roberts had 43, which brought £17 , 12s 6d ; Mr Stonex, 36, averaging £15 18s Mr N. Clotworthy, 16, averaging £16 4s ; Mr R. Thornton, 36, averaging £16. , ti The following buyers were operating^Jkk A. S. Patterson and Co., Whang«jj^^ Freezing Co., D. J.Fraser, Rogers, md others. ' ■ ..- -•--- ~" On account of the Auckland Show, the - date of the next. Wairoa sales have been. alter to start at Mangawhare on the ; sth December.