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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVIII, Issue 2712, 18 January 1910, Page 2

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.HIGH COMMISSIONER’S CABLE

fl’uit ITtnss Association. | WELLINGTON, Jan. 17. The High Commissioner’s cable, dated January 15, states: 4he mutton market is cuuet, but steady. Hide is ft fair local demand. Holders are firm. The stock of New Zealand mutton on hand is moderate.' Canterbury mutton averages 43d. North Island 3sd, Australian (in large supply) 3id, Efver Plate 34d. The lamb market is quiet. Australian Jamb is in large supply. The average price of old season’s New Zealand lamb other than Canterbury is 3|d, Canterbury new season’s averages 4d. There is a'hotter demand for heel, hut no change in prices. Latest quotations are: New Zealand hindquarters 3Jd. torequarter s 2ld. The butter market is firm, with good demand. The average (price of choicest New Zealand butter is 112 s. The cheese market is firm generally, and_ there is an active demand for finest New Zealand. "White cheese averages 575, colored 565. The hemp market is dull, and buyers are cautious. Prices avej New Zealand good fair on foot £27 10s to £27 15s per ton, Manila fair current £26 10s, Januarv-March shipments good fair £27, fair £26. Manila £25 10s. The output of Manila for the week was 22,000 bales. The cocksfoot seed market is quiet, but holders are firm at last quotations. The wheat market is firm at last quotations; New Zealand short-berried 395, long-berried 39s 6d. The oat market is firm, but the supply meets the demand. The price of New Zealand short eats, sparrowbills. on spot, ex granary, is 19s 3d per 3841 b; New Zealand Danish oats 18s iiier 3201 b. The wool market is firm.' with more inquiry. The market is affected by the .general improvement in trade, and is advancing owing to the strong demand. Hops remain firm, with a general and active demand.

HOME MARKETS,

United Phess Association— Copyright LONDON, Jan. 15.

The Bradford wool market is unchanged. Crossbreds are hardening and merinos are quieter. Danish butter is dull at 118 s to 119 s, Colonial very firm, (Fearing well at late rates. Unsalted is making about Is above salted.