Agents Boyd, O’Brien, Bartholomew reported a yarding of 800 head of cattle at Moreton on Tuesday.
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Yearlings and vealers were only slightly easier with most going to restockers. Good trade cattle sold to a dearer market with a strong competition. Heavy feeders sold to a cheaper market but still very respectable rates. A top quality draft of cows met strong competition and sold accordingly.
Yearling heifers account John Doonan, Calvert sold for 405c/kg weighing 570kg to return $790. Yearling steers with show potential account John Doonan, Calvert sold for 415c/kg weighing 320kg to return $664. J & P O’Shea, Laidley sold pasture heifers for 315.2c/kg weighing 385kg to return $1213.
Limo cross pasture steers account R & D Bassett, Lancefield sold for 322.2c/kg weighing 515kg to return $1660. Pasture ox account R & J Taylor, Closeburn sold for 280.2c/kg weighing 555kg to return $1555. S & L Porter, Mulora sold Droughtmaster heifers for 301.2c/kg weighing 365kg to return $1099.
Limousin cross feeder steers account Rahane Past sold for 314.2c weighing 432 to return $1357. Charbray heifers account C & K Turner, Allenview sold for 315.2c/kg weighing 536kg to return $1692. J Weatherhead, Yamanto sold Friesian cows for 219.2c/kg weighing 785kg for return $1720.
M & L Murphy, Coalbank sold medium grade Droughtmaster cows for 231.2c/kg weighing 550kg to return $1273. Charbray cows account Apel & Co, Gin Gin sold for 241.2c/kg weighing 635kg to return $1533. P Warren, Palmwoods sold Braford bulls for 250c/kg weighing 910kg to return $2275. RL Cox & Co sold Santa cows for 237.2c/kg to return $1206.
