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Wairarapa Times-Age, 19 October 1940, Page 9

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FEUDING SALE YOUNG CATTLE EASIER IN PRICE (By Telegraph—Press Association.) FEILDING. October 18. The supplemental’}' cattle fair at Feilding today produced a large entry of about 4000 head of fair to good class stock, but the demand was not quite up to that of the main fair a fortnight ago. The absence of rain and lack of cattle feed in parts of the district had an influence on the sale, which, though quite satisfactory in the circumstances, would have been greatly improved by good rain the day before. Adult cattle sold at about the same level in the case of extra good lines, but the demand for backward sorts was not keen. Young cattle were also a little easier in price. Mutton prices were steady at late rates, a good demand again being shown for prime hoggets. Extra prime wethers brought 30s. to 30s. 10d.. prime 265. Id. to 28s. 10d„ unfinished 19s. lOd. to 225. 4d.; extra prime ewes 265. lOd. to 28s. 10d., prime 235. 9d. to 255. 9d., light 14s. lOd. to 225. 6d; extra prime hoggets, 2s. 7d. to 31s. 3d., prime 255. 4d„ to 28s. 10d., light, 225. 3d., to 245. 9d. A light entry of store sheep, mainly ewe and wether hoggets, sold comparatively well. Dairy cows in milk sold well, but only select quality springing dairy heifers and cows were wanted. Good cows in milk made £lO to £l2 10s., others £5 2s. 6d. to £7 155.; best springing cows, £ll to £l2, backward £5 10s„ to £7 55.; best springing heifers £9 to £ll 155., others £5 to £6 15s. Some very good quality ox and female beef was yarded, and though the demand was sufficient to absorb the rather large entry values were a shade easier. Pigs had another good sale, prices being high. Good weaners made 17s. to 20s. 6d; slips 225. 6d. to 275. 6d.; stores 295. 6d. to 355.

CARTERTON SALE FAT SHEEP ON DEMAND. Messrs Wright, Stephenson and Co., Ltd., report having held their weekly sale at Carterton yesterday. There was a fairly good entry of all classes of stock and we have to report a clearance at satisfactory prices. Fat sheep were in demand and maintained late rates, while store hoggets made good values. Fat and store cattle sold freely, but springing cows and heifers were somewhat easier. Pigs were sold at recent market prices. The firm had in addition to the usual stock entry, a consignment of horses from a South Island client. Altogether several were sold, the demand was limited, and a number were unsold. The following are the prices:— Sheep:—Fat wethers (woolly), 355. 3d., 355. 9d. to 365. 6d.; light fat wethers (woolly), 305., to 30s. 6d.; shorn fat ewes, 18s. Id., 18s. 6d., to 205.; shorn fat wethers, 255. 9d„ to 275.; fat b.f.s, to 375. 6d.; fat woolly ewes, 265., 28s. 6d„ to 295. 3d.; fat hoggets, 355. to 375. Cd.; woolly wether hoggets, 245. Cattle:—-Jersey cows, on drop, £B, to £10; Jersey heifers, on drop, £8 10s, Rfo £8 15s; springing heifers, £6, £6 ■»/ 10s., to £7 10s.; fat cows, £5 10s., £6, £6 35., £7, £B. to £9 10s.; forward cows, £4 25., £4 145., to £4 16s; store cows, 375., £2 10s., £3 10s„ to £3 17s. 6d.; cows and calves, £3 155., £4 55., to £4 10s„ yearling heifers, £4 10s., to £6; bulls, £4 10s., to £7 17s. 6d. Pigs: —Weaners (good), 265., to 28s. 6d.; ditto (medium), 235. 6d. to 255.; ditto (small). 20s. to 235.; slips, 295. to 325., store pigs, 345., to 375.; light porkers, 395. to 455.; porkers, £2 Bs., £2 125., to £2 135.; baconers, £2 155., £3, £3 2s. 6d„ £3 55., £3 155., to £4 2s. Horses:—One aged mare, all work, £26; one aged mare, all work, £26; one four-year gelding, broken to chains, £2O; one nine-year gelding, all work, £26; one five-year gelding, all chain work, £26; one aged gelding, all work, £lB. WAIRARAPA JERSEY CLUB ANNUAL BULL SALE. Messrs Wright Stephenson and Co., Limited, report as follows on the annual bull sale conducted on behalf of the Wairarapa Jersey Cattle Club on Tuesday at Carterton Showground: There was a good attendance and several outside buyers were present. A very satisfactory sale resulted, the bulls coming forward in excellent condition. In both quality and condition, the yarding was the best yet offered at this fixture. Practically a total clearance was effected, realisations being:— Account W. H. Booth and Son, Middle Run: Two-year bull, Sundown of Puketapu, to W. J. Donovan, Tawaha, Martinborough, 40gns; two-year bull, Regent of Puketapu, to A. G. Reading. Kahutara, 36gns; two-year bull, Satin of Puketapu, to R. Bevan, Manakau, 36gns; two-year bull, Greenboy of Puketapu, to S. J. Clarke, Kopuaranga, 28gns; two-year bull, Romhncer of Puketapu, to A. H. Atack, Mangapakeha, 27gns; two-year bull. Heatherlea Lex, to W. R. Godfrey, Hamua, 20 gns. Account J. Jameson, Tuhitarata, yearling bull, Tuhitarata Nella’s Oxford, to H. E. Ordish, Dalefield, 40gns; yearling -—null, Tuhitarata Oxford Ruler, to J. Johnson, Park Road, Carterton, 18gns. Account C. Jamieson, Matarawa: Yearling bull, Matarawa Carbineer, to J. McGillicuddy, Martinborough, 28gns. Account F. J. James, Parkvale: Yearling bull. Kil/nory Volunteer, to R. Bevan, Manakau, 36gns. Account R. J. U. Wellington, Masterton: Yearling bull, Tuhirangi Sultan, to F. J. Watson, Bulls, 40gns. Account Geo. Farrier, Featherston: Yearling bull, Upcott Emblem, to W. Renal! and Son. Parkvale, 35gns; yearling bull. Upcott Bonny Boy, to C. Moore, Hilton Road, Carterton, 14 gns. Account Mrs W. H. Hall. Carterton: Yearling bull. Springlea Hurricane, to Campbell Smith, Martinborough, 26 gns. Account W. H. French, Beauley, Masterton: Two-year bull, Beauley Bridegroom, to W. E. Dunce, Carterton, 15 gns; yearling bull, Beauley Tim, to R. Bassett, Carterton, 12gns; yearling bull, Beauley Chief, to P. M. Cade, Pihautea, Featherston, 12gns; yearling bull, Beauley Patch, to R. Bassett, Dale-

field, Carterton, 12gns; yearling bull, Beauley Dictator, to Roy Smith, Dalefield, Carterton, llgns. Account L. J. Fairbrother, Carterton: Three-year bull, Bushlands Let, to E. R. Burch, Tawaha, Martinborough, 23gns; three-year bull, Bushlands Laddie, to R. Bassett, Carterton, 17Jgns. Account L. Larsen, Masterton: Threeyear bull. Tuhirangi Frisky, to A. L. Peters, Waihakeke, 22gns. Account H. J. Farley, Greytown: Three-year bull, Pacific Telephone, to Estate A. McGaffin, Martinborough, 21 gns; three-year bull, Pacific Pride, to G. Dickens, Battersea, Grey town, 15 gns.

Account W. H. Hall, Somerset Road. Carterton: Yearling bull. Springlea Sandy, to Mrs P. R. Bunny, Longbush, Mastertonr, lOgns.