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Taranaki Daily News, 18 November 1921, Page 2

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AUSTRALIAN WHEAT. By Telegraph.—Press Assn —Copyright. London, Nov. 16. A wheat cargo by the Cheoko, sold for the Continent at 49s 7%d per quarter. THE COMMONWEALTH GUARANTEE. Received Nov. 17, 5.5 p.m. Melbourne, Nov. 17. Mr. Hughes Is in receipt of a draft agreement from New South Wales and South Australian farmers who are availing themselves of the Commonwealth’s offer of 3s per bushel. The Commonwealth will arrange for the sole selling agency in Britain, and Commonwealth steamers will be the sole chartering agents. NO DEMAND FOR TALLOW. London, Nov. 16. No tallow sales were held this week, owing to the recent absence of demhnd. PORT OF LONDON LOAN. London, Nov. 16. The Port of London Authority loan of two millions at 6 per cent., stock issued at 06. repayable In 1930-40, was over-subscribed within two hours. WHEAT SUPPLIES. STATEMENT BY CONTROLLER. By Telegraph.—Press Assoclatioa. Wellington, Nov. 17. The Wheat Controller, replying to Auckland criticism, states that there should be sufficient wheat available in New Zealand to meet the demand until next harvest, which will be available in January. Therefore there is ro intention to issue further permits to Import wheat from Australia. DUDLEY ROAD SALE. The sale at Newton King, Ltd.’s Dudley Road yards on Wednesday drew a fair attendance, and the yards were well filled with sheep and cattle. The tone of the market generally was quiet, tliough most of the lines offered were disposed of. In sheep, fresh forward wethers sold at from 5s lOd to 4s, hoggets 5s 9d to 6s, empty ewes up to 5s Id, ewes and lambs 9s. In cattle ordinary yearling heifers made 40s to 60s, while those showing Jersey strain went from £4 6s to £6. Steers made 23, store cows, rough ]os to 265, superior 32s 6d to 50s, bulls up to £7. heifers, springing £4 to £B, and cows £8 to £l4. DAIRY PRODUCE. ETC. RETAIL PRICES. NEW PLYMOUTH.

Butter— s. d. Creamery (pats) 2 0 Registered dairy 1 9 Eggs 1 1° Lard 1 3 Hams 1 2% Sides Bacon 1 3% Rashers Bacon ... 1 8 Bashers Ham 1 8 Milk (quart) . 8 FRUIT. -Apples (dessert) 6d and 8d Lemons - 5 for Is Bananas €d Oranges (Californian Sunklst) 3s and 4s doz. South Australian Navels .... 4s and 5s doz. Island oranges 3s and 4s doz. BUYING PRICES. Butter — s. d. Registered dairy 1 6 Creamery (pats) 1 9 Eggs 1 7 Flour — 2001b sacks , 48 0 1001b bag 25 6 • 501b bag 13 0 251b bag 6 11