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New Zealand Tablet, 2 August 1917, Page 21

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Messrs. Stronach, Morris, and Co., Ltd., report for week ended Tuesday, July 31. 1917, as follows: Rabbitskins. —We held our usual fortnightly sale yesterday, when we submitted a large catalogue to the usual attendance of buyers. There was good competition, but prices showed a drop on late rates. As we mentioned in one of our previous reports the rabbitskin market is likely to be a fluctuating one owing to the difficulties of getting freight. The freight difficulty was solely responsible for the drop in prices yesterday. Quotations: Super winter does, to 65d ; winter does, 60d to 63d ; winter bucks, 42d to 45d : incoming, to 37d ; light racks, to 16fd : racks, to 19Id :• autumns, to 34 ; ; summer hawked, to 12d : winter hawked, to 17-Jd ; second winter bucks and does, to 451 d ; first black, to 63d : second winter black, to 57 ; incoming black, to 46d ; horsehair, to 16d per lb. Ferrets, from fid to Is each. Catskins, from Id to 3d each.

Sheepskins.—-The Government valuers are holding a valuation this week.

Oats.—There has been a slightly better inquiry of late and prices remain as last quoted. Wheat.—Fowl wheat is very short and a rise of 3d per bushel can now be obtained on late rates.

Potatoes. Consignments continue to come to hand freely, and supplies on hand are far in excess of requirements. Quotations: Choice tables, £4 to £4 10s; medium to good, £3 5s to £3 15s per ton (sacks in). Chaff.—There is a good demand for prime heavy oaten sheaf and this can be readily sold. Best oaten sheaf, £5 10s to £5 15s; medium, £4 10s to £5 per ton (sacks extra).