Sheepskins, Hides and Tallow

Manawatu Times, Volume 62, Issue 40, 17 February 1937, Page 12 (Supplement)

Sheepskins, Hides and Tallow

Abraham and Williams, Ltd., report a good sale with a total clearance of wool oddments, sheepskins, hides and tallow, held on Thursday. Wool. —Compared with our last salo and in sympathy with values iu the main centres, values receded—more so for liner sorts which were Id per lb. easier, while crossbreds were firm. Sheepskins. —Here again values ruling elsewhere were in evidence when most sorts were firm to slightly easier. Hides.—With a strong demand ox hides again appreciated Id per lb., but cow depreciated Id to id per lb. Calfskins were very firm. Tallow.—Some very' nice lines were offered with values £1 per ton lower than those ruling last month. The following is the range of values: — Wool: Sthdn., 17d to 18*d; Hue hgts., 15d to 16*d; xbred, 14d to 15fd; erts. Ist, I2d to I4d; erts. 2nd, lOd to 12d; pcs., 8d to lOd; dead, I2d to 142 d; bellies, 9d to 10Jd; lambs, 16d to 17id. Sheepskins: Fine Ist, 16d to 17£d; fine hgts. 15d to 16}d; hgts., 14*d to 15Hd; 3-full wools, 14d to lOd; wools, 14d to 143 d; xbred dgd. 12d to 13d; lambs, 15d to IGJd; salted pelts, 4s 3d to 5s sd. Hides: Ox, heavy, 9d to 9}d; ox, medium, 9d to 9*d; ox, light, 8d to Bid; cow, heavy, 73d to 8d; cow, medium, 7 5-8 d to 7 7-8 d; cow, light, 7 5-8 d to 7 7-8 d; ylgs., 12d to 13 5-8 d; calf, light, Ist, 15d to 16*d; calf, light, 2nd, 14d to 15d; calf, cut, 14d to 15d. Tallow: In drums, Ist, 24s to 275; in tins, Ist, 16s 6d to 18s 6d.

Pohangina with the local President Mr J. D. Balmer in the chair. The meeting was favoured by the attendance again of provincial president, Mr Neil Campbell, provincial secretary secretary Mr L. I. Plimmer. Mr Campbell gave a stirring appeal for all farmers to stick loyally by their Union and by one another. There was a task ahead in fighting for the compensated prico but with unity it could be done. Future generations of farmers would be grateful for this work of justice in the matter of prices uud costs. Mr Plimmer expressed his pleasure at being able to serve the farmers interests. The Union had accomplished much although there was also serious tasks ahead. The compensated prico was gaining acceptance everywhere and there was every reason for fanners giving it their keenest support. After a most inspiring meeting Mr Balmer moved and seconded a vote of complete agreement with the objectives of Colonel Closey’s campaign and offering their keen support in every possible

On tho 10th iustant a meeting was held at Shannon in the Municipal Buildings with Mr S. W. Barber in the chair. In this district there has been much thought and discussion on the compensated price topic and at the conclusion of the address the questions were keen and searching. Then the chairman moved a vote of complete approval and support of the proposals which was seconded by Mr G. G. Mitchell and carried unanimously. A welcome supper was provided by the Women’s Division in their own meeting rooms after the gathering. On the afternoon of the 11th instant Colonel Closey gave an address to a meeting convened by the local branch of the Women’s Division in its usual assembly room the C. and C. luncheon

After an interesting presentation of the part which women could and- should play iu general economic movements and with special reference to tho fight for social justice which the farmer was waging in the quest for compensated prices it was moved by tho president. That this meeting strongly recommends all branches of the W.D.F.U. to make arrangements to hear Colonel Closey on compensated prices and give their support to the campaign. This was second ed by Mrs S. A. McLeavey and carried without dissent, and with acclamation

Opportunity was taken to wait upon the Manawatu and West Coast Dairy Companies Association Executive report to them regarding tho progress of tho campaign throughout New Zealand As this body was one of the first to call public attention to the growing gap between farmers prices and costs they have followed with nterest the development of the national appeal, A progress report was made to their meeting on January 28 with Mr Roy Craig in the chair. Satisfaction was expressed at the

progress made and members indicated their continued support. The general success of tho tour has been largely due to the capable and energetic work of the official organiser Mr O. E. Niederer and the stimulating prosence at meetings everywhere throughout tho district of the provincial president ami secretary Mr Neil Campbell and Mr 1. Plimmer. Their untiring work of encouragement deserves the reward of a strong growth of Union spirit throughout the Manawatu Province.