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MKLB0URNJ3 PIG MARKET.
There ws i a Rood attendance of buyers
at the Melbourne Pig Market while to
day's sales were in progress. The market
was supplied with 2220 head. Stores.—
Tbo domand was inactive at reduced
rates. Fxira strong from 10/- to 24 -,
a few lengthv bacon sorts up to 20'-. rc
cnnds from 11'- to 17/-. .slip? and sucker"
from - to 1.0/-. Porkers.—The market
oneijod slightly in favor of huvers, gradu
al'v weakening to decidedly lower rales.
Fxtra prime fr-m 3<>'- to 38'-. a few
higher; prime, from 31'- to 34'-, light
from 2G,'-. Backfatters.—Several extra |
weights mot with steady competition,
while other grades were in slack request,
and prices a sliado easier. Extra prime |
heavy fat from £1/10/- to £0/5/-, prime
and weighty £3 to £4, roughs from £2.
Baconorj.—There was a good demand,
and prices well maintained, with tho ex- I
coption of light weights, which ruled
easier. Best bacon up to 03/-, a few [
higher.
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