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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 04, 1940
Page
7
The market moved higher on strong gains amid light trading on the Brisbane Stock Exchange. Industrial leaders posted further gains as loans joined shares in advance, signaling cautious optimism among investors.
Annual report details profits and dividend for Castlemaine Perkins showing £131,000 paid in tax and £188,007 net profit for the year ending July 1. The accounting notes compare profits after charging benefit funds and after transfers, with figures around £994,000 in tax and other adjustments.
Fragmentary OCR from a 19th or early 20th century market report shows potato prices and tobacco sales noted across regions. Amid jagged text, mentions of Belemunity, northern regions, and a catalog likely concluding this week. Readers are urged to follow the official market notices for complete figures and dates.
Amid heated discussion, a slogan declaring New Tax Unfair tops coverage as leaders push for capital expansion measures. The article notes statements from a live chairman and remarks on a broad corporate agenda including dividends, aviation ventures, and the ongoing project for two years.
Market roundups discuss shifts in stocks and bonds with emphasis on trading trends. The report mentions a recent gain and upcoming economic indicators to watch, outlining what investors may expect in the near term.
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