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INDIAN TEA.The demand, continues strong for Teas up to 8d. per lb,, but Pekoes from 8£d. to 10d., and Broken Pekoe8 from lOd. to Is., show no improvement on previous low rates. Strong liquoring or pungent Broken Pekoes, from Is. 3d. to Is. 6d., are, however, a trifle firmer. The first of the “ last of the season ” sold on 27th insfc., being five days earlier than last year.The strike at Hay’s Wharf has now extended to Cutler Street Warehouse, and will seriously interferewith next week’s sales.Monday, Jan. 27, 1890. -13,860 packages, in 380 ots. 70 withdrawn. For Teas between 9d. and Is. the bidding was dull, and many parcels failed to change hands. The Luckimpore Company’s invoice stood away from all others for fine quality. The last of the season from Idzziepore Estate sold, being tbs first othe final invoices.Tuesday, Jan. 28.-11,490 packages Ceylon, and340 packages,Indian, in 620 lots, 60 withdrawn. There was an easier tone throughout the Ceylon sale, and the owest quotation for Pekoe’Souchong was 9£d. per lb., several lots selling at this price. The best invoices were Drayton,vKandapolla, and Tommagong. The afternoon sale of Indian Tea was said to be the last shipments belonging to the well-known importers, Messrs. Thorne Brothers, who are giving up this department of their business.Wednesday, Jan. 29.-8,100 packages, in 230 lots, 30 withdrawn (ohiefly from bought invoices). There were some very good Teas, and they met with brisk competition. Ten large breaks, ranging from 100 to 200 chests, were sold. Kalabarrie Broken Pekoe realised 2s. 4|d. per lb.Thursday, Jan. 30.-7,100 packages Indian and 1,050 packages Ceylon, in 240 lots, 30 withdrawn-Prices were very steady ansi most kinds met with fair demand. Twelve lots represented from 100 to 320chests.
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Local Government Gazette
London, Middlesex, GB
Thu, Jan 30, 1890
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