COMMERCIAL

Waikato Times, Volume 128, Issue 21370, 14 March 1941, Page 8

COMMERCIAL

ADDINGTON MARKETS DROP IN' VALUES As the result or little competition rrom freezing- buyer* in the sheep section ot the Adfllng-ton market there was a sharp drop In the value or export ewes. Exporters are oiMM-ating- to a negligible extent at public markets, as under tin- restrictions made necessary by the shipping position their operations are monopolized by stock going direct to the works. Fat wethers retained recent values, but export ewes were down by about 2s Cd a bead. Fat lambs were affected by about is a head rrom the same cause, but butchers accepted most or the small entry. Store sheep comprised a big entry or about 16.000 head, mostly ewes of moderate class, which sold at the low values ruling recently. For all quality ewes, however, there was a steady demand at recent ewe fair rates. Fat cattle sold loss keenly than a week ago and were easier by about 10s a head. Best steers made rrom £ls to £lB. Most or the cows brought rrom £5 to £B. but the few quality pens ranged Troin £lO to £ll. The bacon market eased by from is to Ts a head on account or the export restriction*. Prices ranged rrom £3 25 f-d to £ > 103 *d; average price per lb 6Jd to 7 id. Porkers were easier by rrom 3? to 4s. The average price per ib w*j ?«d to Sid.