EASTERN AUSTRALIAN MARKET REPORT

Australian dollar stronger against the USD. Market a little easier accordingly.

COMMENT

At the 11th hour, the Melbourne sale was granted approval by the Victorian State Government to continue in the auction room under normal open cry terms.

FLEECE

Few best 16.5 micron and finer generally unchanged.

All others 1 to 2% easier

SKIRTINGS

Best and finest around 16.0/16.5 micron generally very firm. Others 1 to 2% easier

OPEN TOP

2% easier in a very small and varied offering.