Fat cattle arrive for sale from north and south herds
A livestock sale reports 813 cattle arriving with 60 from the north and 17 from the south. The fragment indicates the distribution of cattle consigned for the event, noting regional origins.
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Newspaper
Millicent Times
Location
Millicent, South Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1899
Page
5
A livestock sale reports 813 cattle arriving with 60 from the north and 17 from the south. The fragment indicates the distribution of cattle consigned for the event, noting regional origins.
Cattle and sheep sales show varied demand with prices steady to higher on prime livestock. Prime bullocks reach £9 10s, cows £7 10s, sheep 11,371 penned with strong top Merinos and dull Crosabreds, total sheep sold 3,953, lambs 4,000+ and calves 173. Heavy horses and ponies sold briskly, with general activity described as moderate to strong across categories.
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