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Taranaki Daily News, 6 April 1922, Page 2

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LONDON MARKETS. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. London, April 3. Wheat cargoes are steadier, under the influence of German buying. Millpool sold at 55s l%d, and an Australian parcel (in passage) at 54s 6d. Parcels generally are firm at sixpence advance. Tallow. —Stock 5764 casks, imports 1719, deliveries 4755. Wool.—’Bradford market firm, business Improving, and a good demand for fine crossbreds. Copper.—Spot £57 3s 9d, forward £57 18s 9d. Lead.—Spot £2l 15s, forward £2l 7s 6d. Spelter.—Spot £25 12s 6d, forward £25 15s. Tin.—Spot £143 8s 9d, forward £144 18s 9d. Sliver.—33%d per ounce. AUCKLAND SHARE MARKET By Telegraph.—Press Association. Auckland, Last Night. Sales—War Loan, 1938, £94 15s; Bank New South Wales, £35 7s 6d and £35 8s 9d; Auckland (las, 20s 9d, 21s 6d; Auckland trams, preference, 17s 3d; Waihi, 19s 9d; Grand Junction, 6s 2d. BUTTER AND CHEESE. LATEST LONDON QUOTATIONS. MARKET FIRM FOR BOTH LINES. The Agricultural Department h‘as. received the following report, by cable, from the High Commissioner for New Zealand in respect to the London market for butter and cheese:— BUTTER. The market has continued very active throughout the week, and with a general shortage of spot supplies, and prices have further advanced. To-day sellers are asking up to 196 s per cwt. for New Zealand, but no actual business yet reported at this figure. Official quotations are:—

New Zealand.—April 1,188 s to 190 s to 195 s per cwt. (Is B%d to Is fld per lb) : March 25. 176 s to 180 s per cwt. (Is 6%d to Is 7%d per lb) ; March 18, 148 s to 1503 per cwt. (Is 3*,4d to Is 4d per lb.; excep. 146 s per cwt. (Is 3d to Is 3%d per lb). Australian (salted). —April 1, 1745./to 180 s per cwt. (Is 6%d to Is 7%d per lb)/; March 25, 166 s to 170 s per cwt. (Is s%’d ,to Is 6%d per lb) ; March 18, 140 s to 14|s per cwt. (Is 3d to Is 3%d per lb). Australian (unsalted) -April 1,174 s to 180 s per cwt. (Is 6%d to Is 7%d per lb) ; March 25, 163 s to 170 s per cwt. (Is Cd to Is 6’4d per lb) ; March 18, 140 s to 144 s per cwt. (Is 3d to Is 3%d per lb). Danish.—April 1,202 s to 215 s per cwt. (Is 9’4(1 to Is lid per lb) ; March 25, 190 s to 196 s per cwt. (Is B’4 d to Is 9d per lb) ; March 18, 184 s per cwt. (Is 7%d per lb). CHEESE. Market continues firm with good demand. Present quotations are:— English, fines* farmers. —April 1,135 s to 140 s per cwt. (Is 2’ z 4d to Is 3d per lb) ; March 25, 140 s to 145 s per cwt. (Is 3d to Is per lb) ; March 18. 140 s to 145 s per cwt. (Is 3d to Is 3%d per lb). Canadian.—April 1, colored 94s to 104 s per cwt. (10c! to 11 ’Ad per lb), white 90s to 102 s per cwt. (9%d to lid per lb) ; March 25, colored 96s to 104 s per cwt. (10’/4d to 11’4 d Per lb), white 90s to 102 s per cwt. (9%d to lid per lb) ; March 18, colored 96s to 104 s per cwt. (10!4d to ll’/4d per lb), white 90s to 100 s per uwt. (9%d to 10%d per lb). Australian.—April 1. colored 92s to 94s per [cwt. (9%d to lOd per lb), white 91s to 92s per cwt. (9%d per lb) ; March 25, colored 88s to 90s per cwt. (9’Ad to 9%d per lb), white 86s to 88s per cwt. (9’4d to 9%d per lb) ; March 18. colored 88s to 90s per cwt. (9\id to 9%d por lb), white 84s to 86s per cwt. (9d to 9’4d per lb). New Zealand.—April 1, colored 98s to 100 s per cwt. (lO’fcd to 10%d per lb), white 95s to 96s per cwt. (10%d per lb) ; March 26. colored 94s per cwt. (lOd per lb), white 92s to 94s per cwt. (9%.d to lOd per lb) ; March 18, colored 88s to 92s per cwt. (9%d to K)d per lb), white 86s to 90s per cwt. (9’4d to 9%d per lb). WAIKATO MARKET REFORT. The Farmers’ Co-operative Auctioneering Company report as follows:

Beef.—There is no alteration to report in the beef market. Prime ox is selling at from 17s to 19s per 100 lbs. Prime cow from 12s to 15s. A number of graziers dissatisfied with values obtainable locally have expressed the intention of risking consignment on their own account. lit the light of returns recently received this would appear a. very unwise proceeding. Mutton.—The recent advance in export quotations has infused local competition with considerable warunth. The belief is prevalent that a shortage of wethers exists and certainly supplies seem to be fast diminishing. Prime lambs are also difficult to procure. Store Cattle.—At present sales competition appears to have slightly improved, although no reason for ti ls can be advanced nor can a continuance be predicted. There is without doubt abundant supplies of grown steers, but there appears to be a pronounced shortage of 18-months cattle, and graziers will, it is certain, before long find it difficult lo obtain supplies. Heifers in calf have shown improvement and as large stocks are being held, it is hoped that this will continue. Calves also seem the subject of better competition. Store Sheep.—All classes are in good demand. Wethers are almost unobtainable locally. Fairly large supplies of rape lambs are being thrown on the market, and no doubt those unable to secure wethers will fall back on these. Ewes in lamb still dfaw good enquiry and all lines offering can be readily placed. Pigs.—Heavy supplies are reaching the yards and continue to sell well. Young pigs are subject to considerable fluctuation. Horses. —The market everywhere remains dull. ( INGLEWOOD MAhT SALE. (From Our Own Correspondent.) On Saturday there was a very fair offering of pigs at Newton King Ltd.'s Inglewood mart, and though prices were in favor of purchasers, vendors were bent on selling and a good clearance was effected, Wenners sold at from 3s 6d to Gs. Slips uuade 10s and stores 265. Cocks and hens sold at from Is 2d to 2s 3d. Fruit was in good quantity, mostly from Hawke’s Bay. Local grown apples sold at 3s‘ 6d to 4s per half case. 11.8. at 4s 6<l half case and 8s full size. Pears made 4s 6d and tomatoes 4s 3d. £3O was given for the second-hand motor car advertised. Vegetables sold readily, ns also did the large assortment of household furniture, etc., which really made up the bulk of the busy afternoon's sale. WELL DONE! “My removal was excellent! I am delighted!” This was the, brief pleasing message, from a client whose furnijre we “shifted.” We shall be pleas(l |o handle yours too. Our men are experts; Our equipment is the most up-to-date in the Dominion. Estimates gladly given at our . iHces. The New ealand Express Co., Ltd. Mail us your Film, and we- will return i you your snap with life and sparkle in it. Renowned for our work. H. J. Abram, “Mail Order” Chemist, New Plymouth. r • ’it i: n'. Hacking Cough. v, uiuLs’ Great Peppermint Cure