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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 15, 1940
Page
4
There was good turnover on the stock exchange yesterday with neither a clear upward nor downward trend. Prices fluctuated within narrow limits as traders watched for more decisive signals in a day of mixed activity.
Banking notes indicate funds remain ample amid steady demand. The report cites robust liquidity and continued capacity to support credit growth, signaling confidence in financial institutions to expand lending as economic activity resumes.
Fragmentary OCR reports leaf tobacco sales at a Brisbane trading event. The Brishane Tobaren Grading and Milking Co Pty Ltd listed lots and buyers attended, with unclear outcomes and several unspecified figures. The notice mentions Queensland and New South Wales regions and a potential auction day.
A chaotic OCR read shows fluctuating produce and fertilizer prices with figures like 634 a ton and 138m, plus notes on sales in Southport lines. The text also references trading updates in Sydney and Melbourne markets, including loans, exchange rates, and a Bank of NSW loan figure.
The New Guinea Goldfields and other markets showed firmer prices as base metals gained on gains in Melbourne and Melbourne area exchanges. German invasion fears lifted safe-haven bids while shares clawed back losses from May events, buoying global security sentiment and commodity values.
An unclear OCR fragment mentions varied terms and possible names such as Brothas, 42 R, and 130 Ei, with scattered phrases that resemble a damaged advertisement or notice. definite people, places, or events are not recoverable.
Financial brief notes clearings at the Brisbane clearing house with cheques processed and sums reported. The year to date shows totals around 196 961 93 pounds with prior year 171 197 651 and year to date figures in the excerpt. Henry Moretmann Co is listed as a contact or broker in the section.
Fragmented OCR text about boats and motors with unclear names and places. Key entities are barely readable, making precise extraction difficult. No coherent event or outcome can be established from the fragment.
C O R profits stand at 93 429 pounds with Anglian group holding capital. Revenue rose by 34 000 to 60 000 pounds after tax. Credit balance of 5 762 pounds carried forward to extensions reserve from last year’s profits. Corporate figures appear in a dated financial note.
A late nineteenth century catalog entry records the season's best wool price in New Zealand. The document discusses greasy wool values, brand associations such as Portland, and appraisals within a Manchester style catalog context.
The report outlines farm relief measures with interest credits for poultrymen and growers. Certificates issued under the plan are offered at face value with repayment over several years, while advances to general growers are interest free and repayable over time. Premier Playford to announce details tomorrow as the pool system evolves.
The Industrial Court considered an application for variation of a national week’s leave. The plaintiff and respondents faced questions about the variation and evidence presented. The court found that the application was not properly shown or substantiated and ruled accordingly.
The Redcliffe council received a call alleging a loudspeaker near Aullon's Beach Kiosk interfered with broadcasting rights. Chesterman claimed kiosk owners were disturbed by nearby advertising, while Burton’s Bench kiosk tried to drown his signals. Council invited parties to confer with the adjudicator as mediator. No women conductors were approved. a plan to train women as temporary tram conductors was rejected.
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