Newcastle Emlyn, Thursday, December 30th (From Western Telegraph)

Newcastle Emlyn, Thursday, December 30th

Messrs Dai Lewis Cyf Auctioneers report as follows: A good holiday period entry was forward, with the Lambs being brisker throughout, with several purchasers being unable to satisfy orders. Culls met another strong run.

Lambs Light max 113.7, av 110.8. Standard max 117.7, av 115.5 Medium max 118.5, av 11.2 Heavy max 116.5, av 110.6 Other max 100.9, av 100.3 Overall average 114.7p/kg

Leading Prices: 118.5, 116.0, 115.0 (2), 114.4 - Messrs James, Gilfach Llangrannog, Llandysul; 117.7 (2), 114.9, 114.4 (2) - Mr Thomas, Rhoswen, Alltwalis, Carmarthen; 117.5, 114.6 - Messrs Jones, Penwern, Capel Dewi, Llandysul; 116.7 - Mr Moseley, Henbant Fawr, Capel Dewi; 116.5, 115.5, 115.4, 115.2, 115.0 etc - Mr Davies,. Blaenbuarthe, Felindre, Llandysul; 116.3, 116.1, 114.8 - Messrs Lewis, Penrallt, Felindre, Llandysul; 116.3, 112.7, 104.4 - Mr Organ, Tymaen, Rhos, Llandysul; 116.1, 112.6, Mr Dennett, Winch, Bwlchygroes, Ffostrasol; 116.1, 114.8, 111.2 - Messrs Rogers, Blaenant, Newcastle Emlyn; 116.0 - Mr Jones, Llwynconwil Isaf, Cynwyl Elfed, Carmarthen.

Store Lambs - Overall average: £40.67.

Culls Ewes - Overall average: £24.35. £45, £32, £30 - Mr Harries, Fron Bannon, Penygroes, Crymych; £37.50, £29 - Mr Davies, Pengwern Uchaf, Cenarth, Newcastle Emlyn; £37.50, £34 - Mr Vooght, Blaenffos, Newcastle Emlyn; £30 - Mr Jones, Ty Hwnt, Penrherber, Newcastle Emlyn. Rams - Overall average: £33.25 £40 - Mr Jones, Gellyfaharen, Llandysul; £39.50, £39 - Mr Harries, Fron Bannon, Penygroes.