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MELBOURNE.

The TVUgmph of the 24th reports i — There has been no perceptible change in the extreme dullness we hare noticed since the publication of the European news. An attempt has been made to enhance the value* of flour and wheat, though, as far as out information goes, with but a small modicum of success. A few purchases have been made of the latter by one of the millers, but the quantity was inconsiderable, «nd no apparent change has resulted. Flour can atill be quoted at from £12 5s to £12 153, ac•cordmg to quantity and make. Maize is dull, at about 3s 8d to 3s 91 ; and in oats we notice no 'change. Bran has been quitted at Is Id per Sagaw are still firm, and the trade are purchasing at current rates. An : -opportunity will be afforded on Monday to purchase at auction ; the cargo of the Triton, from Java, being advertised by Messrs Fraser and Co. for that day. It consists of 11,648 small bags of all grades. Tea is quiet, and no transactions rejported. On Monday, at half-past 2 o'clock, the • damaged portion of the Albyn's Isle will be dis- " posed of, at the rooms of Messrs John Everard and Co. lliere is no exception to the dullness pervading all -merchandise. Kerosene oil is Blightly better, Is lid to Is Hid having been given for Brilliant and Devoe's, while Downer's commands 2s. Candles are steady, but the slight improvement previously noticed has hardly been - maintained. Best brands are to be had for lOf d. Currants are in good request, and we hear of several small sales at s£d. Henness/s bulk brandy is inquired for, and the high price of this brand in case continues to hare a good effect upon other brandies intrinsically as good in quality. Trade sales of Marrian's ale continue to be made at £8 ss ; and the dagger brand stout is in steady sale at from 8s 6d to 8s 9d, according to quantity. Numerous transactions are reported in both malt and hops, at full market rates. • .

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Southland Times, Issue 1317, 4 October 1870, Page 2

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MELBOURNE. Southland Times, Issue 1317, 4 October 1870, Page 2

MELBOURNE. Southland Times, Issue 1317, 4 October 1870, Page 2

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