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Taranaki Daily News, 6 April 1916, Page 2

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HIGH COMMISSIONER'S REPORT* Wellington, 'April 3. The Department of Agriculture, Industries and Commerce has received the following cablegram from the High Commissioner for New' Zealand, dated London, April 1. (Note: Quotations, unless otherwise specified, are average market prices on spot) : Moat.—A good demand continues for all descriptions of meat, owing to a short supply. No change in prices for New Zealand. Home-grown, a limited supply on account of had weather. Scotch wethers as high as Is per lb. Mutton.—Canterbury and other brands than Canterbury 7%d per lb. Quotations are nominal. Ewes, 7y B d. Lamb—Canterbury and other brands than Canterbury By s d per lb; this season's, 9d. Beef—Chilled hinds, B%d, fores 7d. Butter.—The market is quiet but steady.. Danish, quiet market, per cwt., 170s up to 1745; New Zealand, market firmer, 102 a to 104s; Siberian, 12Jls to 1345; Argentine, a good demand, 148s to 150s. Cheese—The market ies seady. Canadian, per cwt., 106s to 108s; New Zealand, market closed withmer with more enquiry, 103 a to 104s; United States. 100s up to 103s. Hemp.—The' market remains firm. New Zealand good-fair per ton on spot, £47 10s; fair, £-1:5 10s; Manila, coaree, £SO. Forward shipment: New Zealand, goodfair, £4O 10s; fair, £44 10s; Manila, coarse, £49. The output from Manila for the week ended Ist inst. was 25,000 bal&3. Wheat.—The market is dull and prices are irregular. Supplies are increasing. Buyers are cautious. Canadian, arrived, per qr., 01s; loading in April, 575; American, loading in April, 555; Australian, nothing offering here. It is reported that all wheat is in the hands of the Government. Oats—The market is very quiet. Argentine, arrived, per qr., 295; loading in April, 27s Cd. Hopj—The market is quiet but steady. English, per cm., 130 8 to 150s; Californian, 100s to 120s.