EASTERN AUSTRALIAN MARKET REPORT

Fine wool in strong demand.

COMMENT

Large supply of generally faulty broad merinos failed to gain full support and closed cheaper.

FLEECE

17.5 micron and finer nominally very firm

18.0 / 18.5 micron 0.5% dearer

19.0 micron firm

19.5 micron 1% easier

20.0 / 21.5 micron up to 3% easier

SKIRTINGS

17.5 micron and finer fully firm

18.0 / 19.0 micron tending in sellers favour

19.5 / 20.0 micron 1% easier

OPEN TOP

18.5 micron and finer 1% dearer, 19.0 micron and broader were 1% easier.