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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 256, 19 March 1913, Page 2

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LONDON MARKETS. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. London, March 17. Wool.—There was fair competition at £he wool sales. There were some withdrawals and prices were barely main tained. Silver, 20 15-lOd per ounce. . Share quotations.—Waihi, 31s and 32s AUSTRALIAN MARKETS. Sydney, March IS. Butter has advanced 6s per cent, foi all grades; Tasnutnian Redskin potatoes an selling at £0 Ills, an advance of £l. HIGH COMMISSIONER'S REPORT. By Telegraph—Press Association. 'Wellington, Tuesday. Following is the High Commissioner'! cablegram under date Loudon, March !■ (quotations unless otherwise .specified are average market prices on spot) Mutton.—The market is quiet, witji r tendency in favour of buyers. Lightweights are extremely scarce. Canter bury 4'/ 3 d. Lamb.—The market is weak and in active. High prices are restricting busi ,ness m the market, Canterbury other than Canterbury 5%d. Beef.—The :market is quiet, with no change.in prices. New Zealand fores 3«/, d, New Zealand hinds 3%d. Butter. The market is quiet but steady. Holders are firm for New Zealand. Choicest New Zealand 110s (salted), 121s (unsalted), Australian 110s, Argentine 100s. Danish 1335, Siberian 110s. Cheese.—The market is steady and prices well maintained. The average price for the week for finest New Zealand cheese was 01s fid, Canadian Cos. Hemp.—The market is irregular and without business. Demand is principally speculative. New Zealand good fairgrade £34, fair grade £3l, fair current Manila £33. . April-June shipments New Zealand good fair £34 10s, fair grade £3l 10s, fair current Manila £34 10s. The output from .Manila for the week was 20,000 bales. Wool.—The market remains firm. Linseed—The market is steady, and holders are firm. New Zealand 5Ss (nominal). ■ Cocksfoot Seed.—-The market is quiet with scarcely any demand.