EASTERN AUSTRALIAN MARKET REPORT

Market remains firm.

COMMENT

Good general competition. Buying activity appears more confident at this level.

FLEECE

Generally firm on average.

The few better lots were again harder to buy while the inferior lots are still a little irregular due to volume. Buyers all averaging towards better specification find it hard to place too many with poor specification.

SKIRTINGS

Better fine micron lines in small quantity par to 1% dearer. Others fully firm.

OPEN TOP

Generally unchanged in a limited selection.