DUNEDIN STOOK MARKETS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2074, 19 July 1890, Page 3

DUNEDIN STOOK MARKETS.

At the Burnside Yards on Wednesday the following business waß transacted : Eat Cattle—A large supply came forward 309 head being yarded, and as a consequence of the excessive supply prices showed a decline of from 10s to 20s a head on prime quality and 25s to 30a on medium and inferior sorts, two extra prime heavy bullocks topped the market at £lB to £lB 10s respectively. Best bullocks sold at £9 to £1015s; medium to good, £7 5s to £8 15s; light aHd inferior, 42 10s to £6 10s; cows and heifers, £2 2s 6d to £8 ss. Fat Sheep—A moderate supply camo forward for to-day's sale, 2033 being penned. Best crossbred wethers sold at 15s 9d to 17s 9d; medium to good, 13s to 15s 3d; light weights, 10s 3d to 12s 9d; best crossbred ewes, 14s to 15s 6d; medium to inferior, 10a to 13s 3d. Fat Lambs—There was a very small entry presented to-day, only 67 being penned, which sold at from 9s 6d to 12s. Pigs—66 were penned, comprising for the most porkers and baconers, with a few suckers. The latter had a very poor demand, while the others were in fair request at slightly higher prices. Suckers brought 4s 6d to 7s 6d ; porkers, 26s to 325; baconers, 34s to 41s, one extra heavy 545. Store Cattle—There has been some slight inquiry lately, which may eventually lead to more business. Store Sheep—Transactions in these are small, but there are numerous inquiries still for crossbred wether* by farmers.