LONDON WOOL SALES.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIV, Issue 9351, 21 January 1909, Page 4

LONDON WOOL SALES.

A RISE IN PRICES. United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. London, January 20. Brokers offered a joint catalogue of 10,222 bales, an excellent selectioij. '' There was a large attendance from j all parts. Marines were very firm, and occasionally in sellers’ favour. Shabby crossbreds touched 5 per cant above December rates,, and choice sorts suitable for ’ America 7>£ to 10 per cent. American snpport was strong on crossbreds, but weak en merinos, j I London. January 20. For wool there is good competition f at opening rates. Good merinos barely maintain the November level. : HALFPENNY RISE. Per Press Association. i Wellington, January 21. The High Commissioner, London, cables Under date the 20th:—The wool sales have commenced. Home and foreign buyers are in large ' numbers and there is great competition for all descriptions. Fine wool, is very firm at December prices and medium and coarse grades a halfpenny higher