Auckland Live Stock and Produce Markets.
Mil ALFRED BUCKLAND'S REPORT,
At the Haymarket on Friday last, February 10th, tliorc was a i:ood enquiry for active borne stock, suitable for omnibus work up to 20 guineas each ; other descriptions dull of sale at late values. At liemuera on Thursday, fat cattle were yarded m excess of requirements. About one-third remain unsold. The trade are full, and only purchased choice quality at lower values than have hitherto ruled. Prices for well fatted steers ranged front 17s' to 20s, and for cows and second quality steers from 13s to 17s the 1001 ba. Store ewes brought 7s each ; store Limbs 4s to 7s. Fat sheep sold slightly better, but lambs were lower m price ; prime quality brought 9s to 11s each. A larger muster than usual of choice fatted pigs, medium and light weights, sold freely at full rates.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume IX, Issue 71, 25 February 1885, Page 2
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146Auckland Live Stock and Produce Markets. Manawatu Standard, Volume IX, Issue 71, 25 February 1885, Page 2
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