EASTERN AUSTRALIAN MARKET REPORT

COMMENT

Sydney and Fremantle only. Market tone was again positive. Broader merino types were those most keenly sought.

FLEECE

16.5 best unchanged, average 1% easier

17.5/18.5 micron unchanged

19.0/21.0 micron 0.5 to 1% dearer with better specification 19.5 micron most affected.

SKIRTINGS

Good skirtings 1% dearer, better light fault most affected.

OPEN TOP

Fine edge slightly easier, broader types slightly dearer.