MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

Temuka Leader, Issue 2411, 13 October 1892, Page 1

MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

London, October 9. TalloAv, mutton, medium 25s j ditto, 23s Gd. ’ The English wheat market is strong in tone but UDVuanged. The continental Vs inclined to buoyancy. The American is steady. Australian greasy sheepskins, merino, three-quarters and fully Avoolled medium to fine to Gsd. Up to date 370,000 bales of avool have been sold. Biddings are animated. The series closes on October 12th. Oct. 10.

The final estimate of the British wheat crop is placed by The Times at 10 per cent, below the average, but the storms usually experienced this month are likely to render the result still worse. Oct. 11. English wheat is Is and foreign wheat Gd dearer. At the wool sales the selection offered is poor and irregular. Prices for faulty wools are in buyers’ favor. Mr W. B. Perceval will interview the Colonial Office in regard to the Margarine Act. Sydney, Oct. 10. The Inspector of Agriculture has prepared a report in favor of the official grading of butter for export. The Government are enquiring with a view of securing a suitable expert. Potatoes, New Zealand, iM to 1M 10s sales limited, market steady. Oct. 11. There was a good attendance at the wool sales and competition was spirited, greasy sorts bringing up to 7|d; scoured, ll|d to Is Id,