British Tobacco acquires Smith's Potato Crisps stake
The British Tobacco Co distributor APD has bought Smith's Potato Crisps (Aus) and will join with Australian chairmen A W Lither and E G Ensor to appoint directors. The deal signals consolidation amid rising competition as APD collaborates in managing Smith's Potato Crisps Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Tobacco Co
Potato Crisps
Aust) Ltd
Se Ith
Com- Crisps (Aust) Pty Ltd
British Tobacco
Eta
Marrickville
Smith’s
Smith's On Group
Britih Tobacco, Associ
Thon Pty Ltd
APD
Jny
Smith
Myr A. W. Lither
Hammesx Corp
EG. Ensor
Associated Products
Distribution Pty Ltd
Souths
Smith's Potato Crisps
Aus
Smith's Food Pro Lid Board
Smith's Food Group
Snack Foods
Gen
Suneral Mills
Valley Potato Crisps
Smith's
Twelve Millionth Australian Arrival Marked Today
The 12 millionth Australian is due today with potential as migrant or newborn. tradition favors the first baby born after midnight. The 12 million mark followed fastest rise since 1788, four years six months, and includes Aborigines after May referendum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth Statistician
Carver
Australia
Statistics Bureau
New BH result could fall for 1968 warns chairman
New Broken Hill Consolidated Ltd profits for 1968 may be somewhat lower than 1967, chairman Val Duncan told the London annual meeting. He cited possible overproduction of lead and zinc as a factor. 1967 profits were steady due to sterling devaluation. excluding that effect, profits would have been more than 15 percent lower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Broken Hill Consolidated Ltd
Val Duncan
London
UEB earns higher profit in year to March 31
UEB Industries Ltd of New Zealand reports a rise in group net profit from 1.64 million to just over 2 million for the year to March 31 after tax and minority interests. Sales reached 417 million. ordinary dividend kept at 1 percent. Directors call results very satisfactory given trading conditions and textile division reorganisation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UEB Industries Ltd
Sydney Stock Exchange
Sinck Lace
Howard Smith Ltd eyes coastal shipping outlook in Sydney
Directors of Howard Smith Ltd await a clearer picture of coastal shipping before deciding the group’s future. Chairman Mr W Howard-Smith reported coastal returns for the year to October exceeded prior year on bulk chartered vessels, with no current plan to build specialised coastal ships. He noted rail competition between Eastern and Western Australia and said sugar prospects look strong for the Mourilyan area mill in North Queensland as harvesting approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Smith Ltd
W. Howard-Smith
Sydney
Howard-Smith
Eastern
Western Australia
Howard Smith
Mourilyan
Queensland
Acmex, Grace Minerals Agree in WA Exploration Tie Up
Acmex and Grace Minerals announced a joint venture in Western Australia to explore nickeline prospects. Cir Ore Mining is also involved, with Acme Holdings NL coordinating the deal as of yesterday. The collaboration aims to advance mineral exploration and potential mining developments in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minerals Explorer
Acme Holdings NL
Cir Ore Mininga
Western Mining stakes new claims in Kalgoorlie region
Western Mining Corp Ltd applies with the Mines Department in Kalgoorlie for one more mineral claim. The document notes group net profit for British Petroleum Co of Australia Ltd rose to $4,435,752 in the year to December 31, the highest since 1964, aided by higher sales and lower freight costs. Directors cite Indigenous crude costs and exploration plans as key factors. The text discusses Acmex arrangements, potential future trading, and the allocation of funds for Australian investment and development, including several claims near Ora Banda and Grant’s Patch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Mining Corp Ltd
Mines Department
Kalgoorlie
British Petroleum Co of Australia Ltd
Acmex
Giracel
Precisa
Ramon Neal
Indigen
Acoy
Soymex
W. R. Grace
Rees
Siberia
Ora [Pene
Grant's Patch
Ora Banda
Kalpoorhe
Decem
Panese
Sirmekom Company
Loanis, Ment and Development
Australian Economic Review hints at growth Outlook
The Australian Economic Review notes GNP at current prices rose 9.4 per cent in 1966-67 with drought and weak wool leading to a projected 5.3 per cent in 1967-68. If rains improve, 1968-69 could rise 9.5 per cent, risking a CPI rise over 3 per cent and prompting potential budget restraint. The review is quarterly from Melbourne University, with the graph from Rural Bank Digest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Australian Economic Review
Economic Review
Melbourne University
Institute of Applied Economic Research
Rural Bank Economic and Business Digest
Nickel rush hits Nepean with new mineral claims
Metals Exploration reports a Ni find at Nepean near Coolgardie with 21 mineral claim applications lodged yesterday. Acmex Holdings filed eleven claims and Conda (Aust) Ltd six, all including nickel and associated minerals. Southern Exploration also applied for 34 claims east of Dordic Hilly and north of Higginsville, about 70 miles south of Kalgoorlie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nepean
Coolgville
Acmex Holdings
Anaconda (Aust) Ltd
International Nickel ‘Southern Exploration
Dordic Hilly
Higginsville
Kalgoorlie
WMC CSBP fertiliser deal signals WA supply plan
WMC CSBP group to buy ammonium sulphate from Western Mining Corp to cover Western Australia needs. CSBP and Farmers Ltd minority partner ralcum Co of Australia confirms in annual report. WMC nickel refinery at Kwinana to use anhydrous ammonia. BP and CSBP hold 80 and 20 percent of KNC ammonia output plans. Vehicle registrations for 1968 expected to be a record as Holden HK series gains popularity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Csbp and Farmers Ltd
WA Fertiliser Group
Western Mining Corp Ltd
Ralcum Co
Australia
CSBP
WMC
Kwinana
Gordon Process
L Tomlins
An- Wmc
Kwinana Nitrogen Coj
Motor Pty Ltd
An. Aikbinitne Aietrocettti
KNC
Essendon
Dandenong
Mornington
Albury
Tomlins
Housh
Preston Motors (Holdings) Ltd
Melbourne
Hoyts Theatres reports half year profit dip
Directors said Hoyts Theatres Limited earnings for the first half of the current financial year were slightly below the same period in 1967. A special result since January shows a 1,000,000 television corporation ahead of last year with shares at 53 604. The report came from Melbourne yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoyts Theatres i Ltd
They Ltd
Melbourne
Uranium Cons issue to fund mineral prospecting
Uranium Consolidated plans to raise 62340 dollars to finance copper and gold exploration in Queensland and the Northern Territory. The offer, with 50 cent shares, targets Peaks copper prospect near Gladstone and a new mine at Goomeri and Springsure. Books close May 13. leases sought for Mt Painter uranium area in South Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uranium Consolidated
Consolidated
Gladstone
Taney
Goomeri
Springsure
Wood
Northern Territory
Mt Painter
South Australie
Weather map forecast for South Coast and capitals region
A volatile weather map shows a trough across the eastern NSW coast driving heavy showers and strong winds. Forecasts predict high tides and varying rainfall across the south coast with a mix of showers, cooler nights, and gusty northwest winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tasman
Nsw
Peel
Mt. A.olam
Mage Fale
Rakam
Tweed Hendy
Willemial
Ners
Taredbo
Tihophurra
Fen
Ishan
Ain
Thaddin
District Radio and TV Programmes Summary
A garbled listing from a district broadcaster outlines a dense schedule of radio and TV programmes across channels. It mentions morning news, sports, farming segments, religious programming, music features, and late night shows with various time slots and station identifiers. The readable fragments indicate a broad regional lineup with local news and entertainment blocks.
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British Tobacco- Smiths Potato Crisps Link
Civic Co-operative Permanent Building Society Limited
Eid
Path Ocety U Society Ltd
A. D. Meares & Bishop
M.L.C
Petrie Street
Canberra
Ord Minnett
T. J. Thompson & Partners
Moresby House
Act
Eldon
Brisbane
A. C. Goode & CO
Stock Exchange of Malbearne
AMF Bidg
Melmrt
Piso
Canbern
Adalaide
Perth
Lake Credits Co Pty Ltd
Northbourne Avenue
Canberra Credits Pty Ltd
Garema Place
Canberra City
Fo Ae
Faing
UEB
H. Smith Ltd Watches Shipping
Grace
Western Mining Stakes
New Claims
Preston M. Confident
Hoyts
TV Corp Sale
Rae
Tails
Darwin
Rs Marth
Addai Os Og Ne Hobart
Peti Peglbout
Varinhana Hobart
Bureau OF Meteor
Eeno
Ole
IFAL
Lowe Ham In
Lee Thaw
I & United Farmers
MBS
Divine Sor
Sporting
Vice
Paptiat
Church
Coumbysise
Slo Routh Peten
Reine Rewallz
Harco
Tae the
Oi “Unis
Viata
Maske Express
Manley
Wollongong
Wis
Chanephoship
Waller
Bandatand
Fionacea
Hillman
Pia
Bier Emi
Business Equipment Pty. Ltd
Woolley Street
Dickson
Hillman Imp
Illman
Eith Woodwill
John Wright
Lyneham Motors
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