Lamb numbers eased by 10,000 and the quality was good despite the extra numbers. There were a few more new season lambs and the old lambs consisted of a small run of light lambs and good numbers of trade weights although mixed in quality. The heavy and extra heavy lambs were well supplied and were in good condition. Merino lambs were also better supplied and there were plenty of lighter weights offered along with good numbers of trade and heavy weights. The market was softer on the crossbreds and dearer on the Merinos.

Around 2500 new season lambs were penned and most were trade weights and sold $2 to $4 cheaper, mainly ranging from $160 to $236/head and averaged 860c to 880c/kg cwt. Old 2 score processing lambs ranged from $90 to $142/head. Trade weights 20 to 24kg slipped $10/head and sold from $145 to $214/head, shorn lambs with 5 or 6mm of wool attracted a premium and trades averaged between 750 and 800c/kg. The 24 to 26kg lambs showed improved quality but were firm to $5 cheaper and sold from $198 to $226/head averaging 820c to 830c/kg. Heavy weights to 30kg ranged from $213 to $259/head and also averaged around 830c/kg. Extra heavy weights topped at $295/head. Merinos were $10 stronger with trades selling from $137 to $209 and heavy weights reached $249/head.

Mutton numbers lifted and the quality was again mixed with all weights and grades offered. Prices slightly stronger. Medium weight ewes sold from $62 to $102/head. Heavy crossbred ewes $113 to $165 and Merino ewes reached $157/head. Most averaged between 350c and 420c/kg cwt.