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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 293, 7 June 1912, Page 8

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i COLD FOR FRANCE. By Cable—Press Association —Copyright. Received 9, 12.20 a.m. London, Juno 6. Wheat. Seven Australian cargoes have been sold at 39s 3d to 40s. The French International Cold Storage Company, with a capital of £700,000, has been formed to organise refrigeration throughout France, particularly for meat. LONDON MARKETS. London, June 5. Copper.—Spot £77 15s, three months £77 17s 04; electrolytic £79 ss. Tin.—Spot £2OO 10s, three months £197. Lead, £l(s 15s. Wool.—At the Antwerp sales there was a good attendance, German buyers specially competing for merinos. Prices were equal to last sale. Crossbred were in less demand; 3352 bales of La Plata were offered and 1947 sold.

L. A. NOLAN AND CO.'S REPORT. Poultry—On Saturday we had a large and varied entry, over 600 birds being penned. Prices were about the same as last week's. We quote: Hens, fat Is 8d to 2s 2d, ordinary Is 4d to Is 8d; pullets?, to 3s; roosters, Is to 2s 6d; cockerels, Is f>d to 2s fid; ducks, Is 8d to 2s; turkey hens, 4s. Fruit.—Large supplies of apples still continue to come to hand. There is a good demand for all varieties offering. Prices as follows:—Northern Spy, halfcases, 3s (Id to 4s; Sturmers, firsts 7« Cd to Bs, seconds 7s; Cleopatras, Gs to (is f>d; oranges, Island, originals f>s 6d, repacked f>9 Cd to 8s; bananas, 17s to 18s 6d case; pears, dessert, 4s half-case. On Wednesday, 29th nit., we held a sale on account of Mr. C. F. Atkinson. Owing to the inclemency of the weather there was only a fair attendance, but good prices were realised. On Thursday we held a clearing sale oil account of Mr. I. Hurle, at Fitzroy. There was a good attendance, and very satisfactory prices resulted.

BUTTER AND CHEESE. Messrs. E. Griffiths and Co. are' in receipt, of the following report from Messrs. Mills and. Sparrow, under date London, April 26, 1912: BUTTER MARKET REPORT. We regret there is no improvement to report. While the strike lasted the grass was growing, with the result that supplies are now coming in from all parts. There is also a fair amount of country butter about, which considerably affects the sale of the imported article. There is no doubt that during the strike period the consumption of butter decreased to an extent that was never realised by anyone in the trade. The workers that were affected through loss of wages had of necessity to find cheaper food. Retailers all over the country are now reducing prices in order to regain their trade. • Danish.—The Copenhagen Committee have been very nervous about reducing their quotation, but this week the collapse came, and the official price is now six kroner lower. Siberian.—This week there tire about 5000 casks to hand, but they are selling very slowly. The quality is good, but the color being very pale, it limits the outlet. French.—Owing to the early season prices are falling rapidly, but they are not yet in line with other sorts. Irish.—The production is increasing fast, and the quality for the time of the year 19 excellent. . Australian.—There is very little business doing. No fres-h butters are to hand, and those that are in store are mostly of indifferent quality. The s.s. Geelong is now in dock and discharging, and we hope her butters will turn out well. New Zealand.—There has again been a heary fall in prices, and during the week first grade butters were sold a-s low as 109s, but to-day the market is a little steadier; in fact, we see no reason why prices should go under to-day's quotations, for best butters, as this grade is none too plentiful. CHEESE. Prices are easier, although the market is fairly well cleared. A few fod-der-mode cheese are now being offered from Canada, but at the same time advices state that owing to the great shortage of butter in Canada, there is no doubt that the factories who can will make this article, so therefore the early make of cheese is expected to be very email.

LOCAL MARKETS. Butchers' Meat. Beef: Sirloin, 0d; prime ribs, sd; rump steak, 8d; beef, from 3d to 6d; corned beef, 4d and sd. Mutton: Legs, 6d; chops, 6d; loin, Sishoulders, Sd; necks, 3d. Veal, 3d to 5d per lb. Sausages: Beef sd, pork Sd. Lambs: Legs, 6d; forequarters, 4s 6d; hindquarters. 5s 6d. Pork: Fresh 7d and 8d per lb. Fowls, 5s to <te per pair; ducks, 6s per pair. Dripping, 6d per lb. These prices are for cash only; %d per lb for "booking gver one week. General Groceries: Rolled oats and oatina, lOd bag; oatmeal, 4s 3d per 251* bag; flour, roller, 1001b, lis 3d, sfflb Bs. 251bs 3s 3d. Cereals, etc.-Oata. Gartons 3s 3d per bushel, Duns 3s 6d, crushed oats 3s 6d; barley, 3s 9d; crushed beans, 5s 6d; pollard, 7s 6d per 1001b, 15s per 2001bbran, 6s per 1001b; fowl wheat, 4s M per bushel; maize, 4s 6d to 5s per bushel. Dairy Produce, etc.—Butter.- Factory (in rolls) la 4d, dairy lid, best separator Is 2d per lb; cheese, 8d per lb; eggs, 2s per doz.; eggs (circle), 2s %& per doz. bacon, rashers, lOd per lb; lianis, OV.d per lb; milk, 4d quart. Fruit. Bananas, 4d lb; lemons, Is 6d and 2s per doz.; apples, 3d and 4d lb; lige, 4d box; oranges, Is and Is 6d per ; doz.; grapes, Is (id and 2s per lb; mandarines, Is to Is 3d doz.; pears, 4d and 6d lb; tomatoes, 6d lb.; passion fruit, 0a per doz. Vegetables—Cabbages 3d and 4d; earrots, 2d per bunch; turnips, 2d per bunch; potatoes, lOlbs for Is; parsnips Zd bunch; cucumbers, 3d and 4a. Buying prices:—Dealers offer for produce.- Butter, factory (in rolls), Is iy 3 i, dairy (in rolls) 9d,'registered dairv farmers' separator loa, separator lid. Eggs, Is 9d per doz; do. (circle) 2s 3d per doz. Hams, S</ 2 d per lb. Lard, Sd per lb. Fungus, 3d per lb.