Numbers fell this sale with agents yarding 51850 head. Lambs showed the decrease with 39350 on offer and quality was reduced from previous sales. There was fewer well finished and grain assisted lines offered and less weight penned than that of previous weeks. Most of the usual buyers were present and competing in a cheaper market.

There were 4700 new season lambs penned and prices range from $252 to $312/head. Old trade weight lambs slipped $5 to $10 to sell from $232 to $310/head. Heavy lambs to 26kg were back $15 receiving from $293 to $340/head. Extra heavyweights were $20 easier with quality having an effect, prices ranging from $310 to $388/head. Carcase prices averaged 1083 to 1230c/kg. The best heavy hoggets reached $300/head.

There was 12500 mutton penned and quality was similar to previous sales. Merinos made up the majority and prices were $10 to $15/hd cheaper. Merino ewes sold from $151 to $296/head. Crossbreds received from $140 to $280 and Dorper ewes ranged in price from $155 to $264/head. Merino wethers sold from $153 to $277/head.