London Markets.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXII, Issue 8870, 22 July 1907, Page 2

London Markets.

Per Press Association.—Copyright. .London, July 21. Frozen mutton; North Lslaud'y./Al, bast brands the rest is unchanged. Lamb: Canterbury, light 5%d, medium heavy Southland 5M< North Island sJ£d. New Zeaalnd beef unchnged. River Plate Sheep': Heavy 3>£d, light 3%d. New Zeaalnd hemp is hardening and firm. At the wool sales there is keener competition for crossbreds, and more spirited inquiry for merinos, which are in sellers’ favour. Following were the average prices realised for the following clips:—B.E.W., Ohau, 9%d; Waiau, 1 flak'd; Kaputone, 20d ; Kaimata, 13%d; Hiku, 12d. The number of bales catalogued to date is 137,223, cold 122,411 bales. The warm weather has stopped the demand for rabbits, but prices are nominally unchanged. At the rabbit skin auction 2(599 were offered and 2342 sold. Prices were steady, best incoming grades sometimes dearer.