STOCK REPORT.

North Otago Times, Volume II, Issue 39, 17 November 1864, Page 2

STOCK REPORT.

Transactions in stock for the jmsfc 'month have been very limited, except in fat cattlo, # which ■ continue in good demand, at equal to from CO* to £55a at Oamaru for delivery in Durudin and inland markets. Although fetoro cattle are felt to bo a good investment at prcKent pnccs ; thore ia a hesitation to clomo ia largo tr uisactions, winch cim only be accounted for by the f tar that m-tlio oyeiit of tho ports being open to Austtalin, an accession of disease may bo looked for— revivifying what we now look at as fast dying out. Tho qnolawone for srore cattle hero' aro* much lower than they could po%il>iy be imported fori in fat weddeiß the market ia plentifully supplied, ahd linlesa a njOßt unlooked-for rush takes place, they will

be at a moderate" price henceforth. Sales—delivery after shearing at Dcinedin, at 5d per lb; here at same prico for a small lot; and at 4M per lb, delivery on the station. ~ - \ _ , -* - In ewes there are many inquiries, but I have completed few transactions of any importance. There seems to be a doubt on the part of buyers whether even proBent quotations will be maintained up to February. Mixed ages are offered at from 25s to 265, although I have sold another lotof 1500 2,4, and 6 tooth superior, at 27s each, delivery in February. There aie a few buyers of mixed lambs, but the prices offered are felt to be itndor comparative value : 26d to 27s per pair has been offered. Messrs Driver, Maclean and Co sold here on the 11th inst. on my account, 45 head of choice breeding cows, from Mrs Dean's herd, at from £J2 to £17, averaging about £15 15s each, and that is high for these times ; nine months ago the same lot were worth 25 per cent, more. Immediately after the Exhibition Mr Noble purchased a prize pen of Mr Rich's 2-tooth rams for £25 each. I sold also to Mr Sfcudholmo 400 mixed ages Mr Kich's average breeding ewes, for £1200. The demand for these ewes has been very gieat. M. R. MiLLEit.