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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 02, 1966

Page

6

BHP Announces Annual Dividend Amid Mixed Returns

Melbourne reports BHP plans a final dividend of 4.58 percent for the year’s second half. The May 25 payment follows an interim dividend of 4.97 percent and a 41 percent equity return outlined in the year’s capital remarks. Overall, the company’s dividend policy reflects varying earnings with a year’s total around 321,450,505 dollars in paid capital and 90,11.62 in some regional figures.

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Bowater records year with mixed global profits

Bowater reports a mixed year with gains in some regions and declines in others. The company notes assets in Australia and New Zealand, a strong pulp and paper division, and ongoing investments across the United States, Europe, and Canada.

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No clear stock or event details from fragmented text

Fragmented OCR text shows scattered stock terms and prices with multiple garbled names and places, lacking coherent event or transaction context to summarize into a proper news item. No identifiable persons, organizations, or dates are conclusively present.

Government gambling on brighter prospects

By Peter Samuel. The piece discusses criticisms of government economic strategy, noting unemployment figures and budget measures. It cites tax and housing funding, financial controls, defense spending, and bank credit as moves eroding earlier pessimistic predictions, while acknowledging delayed action by the treasury and shifts in naval spending. Private housing approvals and a return toward earlier peak levels are highlighted as indicators.

McMahon confidence on big New Zealand industry outlook

The article notes cautious optimism about major investment, citing a $24m追加 flow and a $1m Row project boosting housing authorities. It discusses trends in building trades, employment softness, and anticipated mid 1965 improvements. It highlights imports, manufacturing shifts, and overseas plant expansions in Malaysia and Singapore as mixed indicators for the near term.

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A Case for Bold Action Emerging in Commentary

The text presents a muddled argument urging bold moves before Christmas and notes a temptation to act. It hints that recent money issues show a bounce-back of some permanence, while uncertain about outcomes and effectiveness.

Untitled economic analysis on consumer prices and policy

A dense discussion evaluates consumer price behavior and wage effects, examining how price rises track wage trends and the influence of government spending on the economy. It weighs pre election policy signals, business confidence, and potential inflationary consequences amid subsidy and subsidy reforms.

Trading banks to receive reduction of reserve deposit

The statutory reserve deposit held by trading banks will be cut by 24 percent on Tuesday, with an 11 percent drop noted earlier. The reduction relates to the Farm Development Loan Fund and other measures tied to the government’s financial adjustments. The Treasurer announced the plan amid broader policy changes affecting central reserve requirements and the banking system.

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Liquidity and dividend news from South Australian Brewing

Deviations were yesterday declared a steady final 5 per share dividend payable May 18. liquidity improvements bring total payout to 10. Altogether around 7.5 million for the fourth year, with shares transferring to farm holders and entitlements to the final dividend. The program aims to sustain liquidity into 1965-66 amid balance of payments pressures. Brewer's steady dividend outlook for 1965-66 remains as forecast.

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Australian Expansion and Oil Venture Updates

Company reports expansion plans in Australia as directors announce interim profits and a new well project near Bathorsie Springs, with capital funds and dividends discussed. The update notes joint ventures, private placements, and long term development aims across multiple subsidiaries in the oil sector.

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Hutchinson Rovert Halehroson Holdings Directors Add Santos

Fragmented text references Hutchinson and Santos, noting directors added and capital or profit discussion. No clear event or outcome. fragmentary source mentions date ends with Murciy 31 but unreadable. The passage lacks concrete actions or results to summarize.

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Savings set record amid fluctuating bank accounts

A garbled report notes savings benchmarks and bank account totals in Hamary and Depovila with figures around 4635-80, 331130 and 420.70. It mentions South Australia as a comparative region and NSW in reference, implying record highs and regional standings.

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Rise in New Lending Patterns Across Four Weeks

The report shows a notable rise in new lending over the past four weeks with weekly totals around 835 million, higher than February figures. Other metrics include a $2.7 billion increase in related commitments and a nine week average of 62 million per week in the most recent period.

Johnson signals new US restraint if inflation grows

President Johnson said the United States would not hesitate to seek further financial restraints if inflation threatens the economy. He warned the 1966 budget would rise due to Vietnam costs, estimating about 6 thousand million dollars more next year.

Johnson Vietnam

CIG TO MAKE $9m DEE. ISSUE

Ambiguous fragmentary text indicates a corporate note about a $9 million issue. Names, dates, and full context are unreadable, but the item points to a financing action by a company abbreviated CIG.

CIG

Custom Credit's $4m issue spurs new debentures

A scrambled report describes Custom Credit issuing four million and planning debentures totalling up to forty five million with terms around seven percent for five to ten years. It mentions underwriters, potential share offerings, and regulatory actions by Agra Vine Corporation Ltd and associates.

BHP shares rise on Sydney Exchange to record $5.54

On the Sydney Stock Exchange BHP rose to 5.54 dollars amid a broad market rally. The All Ordinaries gained 4.33 points to 3186, with several leaders up. NSW, CSR, Tooth, and Revere advanced, while CBA eased and Nations Trust slipped. turnover reached 445,205 in vestment stocks.

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