EASTERN AUSTRALIAN MARKET REPORT

COMMENT

A large and high quality offering from Tasmania was the highlight. Selected best fine wools were targeted based on mulesing status and selected QA programs.

FLEECE

Selected best lots 17.5 micron and finer were 1 to 2% dearer, all others 1% dearer.

18.0 / 21.5 micron closed 0.5 to 1.0 % dearer, tending stronger as the sale progressed.

SKIRTINGS

Selected best lots 1% dearer, others fully firm.

OPEN TOP

Up to 1% easier.