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Gisborne Times, Volume XVII, Issue 1409, 21 March 1905, Page 3

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LONDON WOOU SALES. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright London, Marob 19. At the wool sales there were small offerings, Prices were exceedingly firm, excepting for shabby crossbreds. Tho sales included Mt. Vornon B£d, Titi (J. N. Williams) and W.D. Bj£d, Makonui andjd, amuma 9d, Tuki Tuki lOd, Hika ,101 d Umattee is lOd. Up to date 134.375 bales have been catalogued, and 123,335 sold. Tho'first consignment of Rhodesian wool to London, consisting of seven baler sold at 7£d. .. r - - ,

(Per Press Association.)' Wellington, last night. The Industries and Commerce Department has received the following cablegram From the Agent-General, dated London, 18th:— 11 There is no alteration in tho mutton market since cabling last. The lamb market is quiet. Prices have slightly declined for all grades. is a better demand for beef. The Average price today of bindqnarters of New Zealand* beef ia 3j£d per lb, forequarters 2gd. The butter market is very- firm, with an exceptional demand, for which tho supply falls short. The average price to day for ohoicest New Zealand .butter is 107 s per cwt, Danish Ills, Argentine 105 s. The cheese market is very firm, and is advancing owing to the strong demand. The average price of finest New Zealand cheeso to-day is 555. Tho cocksfoot sood market is steady, a few enquiries being made by speculative buyers. The average price for bright, dean Now Zealand cocksfoot seed, weighing 'l7lb per bushel, on spot, is 51s per owt.