FREMANTLE MARKET REPORT

COMMENT

Fleece 20-50 cents dearer, skirtings 15 cents cheaper, open tops 25 cents dearer.

FLEECES.

20.0u and finer fleece was generally firm 20-25 cents dearer today, while broader microns were up to 50 cents dearer.  As we have seen in past several sales low vm, best style fleece was keenly sought after and attracted the bigger premiums.

The passed-in rate for fleece was 23.5%.

SKIRTINGS

Skirtings finished the day 15 cents cheaper.

OPEN TOP

Open tops were generally 25 cents dearer.