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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVIII, Issue 2753, 7 March 1910, Page 2

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PRODUCE SALES. Messrs F. S. Malcolm and Co. realised tlie following prices at their produce sale on Saturday morning: Hens J.Od to Is 6d, ducks Is 3d to 2s, chickens Sd, eggs Is 6d, Is 7d, plums IMI lb., apples Id to 2d lb., ipears Id to 2d lb., tomatoes 2d lb., kuinaras Id lb., peaches 3d lb., oats 2s 7di, sides of bacon 5d lb., consignment of rice 4s 6d bag, and best southern potatoes 8s 6d half sack.

Messrs. Miller and Craig report the following prices realised at their mart on Saturndy' morning:—Roosters Is 2d to 2s, liens Is 3d to 2s, ducks Is 6d to 2s 3d, chickens Sd to 9d, pumpkins 3s a sack, potatoes 6s 6d a cental, butter lid per lb., apples Id lb., eggs Is Sd dozen, bacon (second quality) od lb.

HORSES. There was a large attendance at .Messrs "Williams and Kettle’s horse bazaar on Saturday morning, but a .slow sale took place. About 40 horses were offered, and prices realised were those ruling at last sale. The racehorse .Prestonpans was offered, but at 15 guineas was passed in.

FROZEN MEAT. United Press Association —Copyright (Received March 6, 5.15 p.m.) LONDON, March 6.

The following are the quotations! of the London Frozen Meat Trade Association : —Sheep, North Island 3 13-16 d, best brands 3 15-16 d. Lamb. North Island 45d, selected 4-;d. Australian: Slice]), bee ry 3 5-18 d, light 33d ; lambs, best brands' 4MI, fair quality 4£d, inferior qua lit'- 44 d. River Plate: Sheep, heavy 3MI, light 3 9-16 d ; beef, fores 3-16 d, hinds 3 l-14d; lambs 43d.