EASTERN AUSTRALIAN MARKET REPORT

Market closed around similar levels.

COMMENT

A slightly softer opening but improved as the sale progressed, particularly finer micron types.

FLEECE

17.5  micron and finer better specification 1% dearer, others very firm

18.5 micron unchanged

19.5 / 21.5 micron better specification firm, others 1% easier

SKIRTINGS

All good descriptions unchanged

OPEN TOP

Nominally unchanged