EASTERN AUSTRALIAN MARKET REPORT

Market considerably dearer.

COMMENT

Prices opened at the high basis and were maintained through the sale.

FLEECE

18.5 micron and finer 5% dearer

19.0 / 20.5 micron 8% dearer

21.0/21.5 micron 7% dearer

SKIRTINGS

3 to 4% dearer

OPEN TOP

Nominally 3 to 4% dearer