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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 30, 1966

Page

6

Secrets of the beef road plan in northern cattle future

A historic report outlines a 370 mile north south beef road linking Croydon Forsyth The Lynd The Battery Charters Towers Nebo M, Flora and Dingo to Wandoon. Projected to yield about 14 percent annual benefits within four years, it envisages moving 800,000 cattle yearly to higher value markets, with improved management and pasture methods. The Commonwealth has promised funding to start the project.

Wanederen Croydon Gulf Forsyth Lynd Burdekin Battery Charters Towers Routh Nebo Flora Dingo Wandoon Tyne Sopher Beim Amualisha Amin Flore Commonwealth

Case for pushing ahead with bridges and roads in Brigalow country

Discussion favors early investment in transport in the Brigalow region including a 40 to 87 mile road from Monkira to the Dimantina River and a 165 mile link from the Dimantina to Winarah. Projections cite oil prospects, cattle potential, and need for floodproof routes to enable year round fattening and regional development. The plan includes a 00 mile route from Tennant Creek toward Channel Country to support northern store traffic.

Monkira Dimantina Winarah Inia S.A Menw Sourth Dajarrn Tennant Creek Northern Territory Barkly Tamleland Doula

Kodak told to improve colour film profit findings

Government inquiry urged Kodak to change pricing and practices. Report notes colour film was a small share of Kodak’s overall work in 1964 yet accounted for a third of net profit, criticizing profit allocation and competition with non photographic products. Kodak defended the report as fair but details pending. Christchurch and Auckland briefs mention New Zealand losing Australian business due to tax incentives.

Kodak wWent Britain Kodak Conpany Christchurch New Zealand Astralia Austaliar Businewman

World leaders weigh trade gaps and tariff aims

MEHL W Revell, a man of the New Zealand Manufacturers Federation, promotes South-east Asia trade at a regional fair as New Zealand seeks better exchange terms. In London, a minister cites copper prices and a Linndan Metal Exchange rate shift. In Washington, the US Secretary of Agriculture forecasts 1966 tariff talks and the Kennedy Round faces decisive moments.

Mehl W. Revell New Zealand London Reuter Jaf Board of Trade R. Maton Linidan Metal Exchange Washington US Secretary of Agriculture Mr Freman Yester Udaye Dhlintites European Free Trade Association FFTA

Stock Option Transactions Across Companies

Fragmented OCR data shows multiple stock option transactions with figures for Western Mining and similar entities. The text lists quantities and prices such as 200 shares at 114, 3¢, 238 dollars, and 5,000 to 9,000 shares with 29 and 34 dollar readings, alongside names like Western Mining Comal Rusia and Tate. The fragmentary nature limits clarity on dates or precise actions.

King Tieng Ike Wondaide Pte Soo Wonern Mining Comal Rusia Pat Senew Western Mining

Dividend increase reported by Australian firm in 1964 extension

Sydney Friday reports an interim dividend rise as Australian Mer famile Co Ltd boosts payout by 2 to 3 percent. The company carried forward 702,150 dollars from the prior year with data showing changes through March under the 1964 law overseen by trade authorities.

Sydney Co Ltd

Crest Peak A C T flat construction report

March quarter activity shows 650 houses completed in the ACT with 24 new flats begun. Overall output slightly down from last year with 3.978 fewer completions than the previous December quarter, though the March quarter beat prior December totals. Personnel and contractors noted increases in some building categories.

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GM Acceptance reports rising profits in mixed year results

General Motors and affiliates publish fiscal year figures with net profit rising to 1 729 424 on December 31 while operating income grows to 11 3 million. Other companies including Dylup and Clarke Bros Holdings announce varied half year profits and anticipated dividends, amid higher depreciation and tax provisions.

General Motors di ‘Ctor Yesterda Copra Marketing Board Clarke Bros Clarke Me Feniure Frnt

Ford sets record in first quarter 1966 report

Ford Motor Company reports record profits in the first quarter of 1966, with Henry Ward II announcing earnings near 7.878 million dollars. The statement highlights higher quarterly profit than any prior Ford quarter and notes governance by the chairman.

Ford Motor Company Henry Ward II Ford

Sydney stock market brief shows uneven gains and losses

Sydney shares moved unevenly with mining and energy firms leading gains while others fell. Ample turnover and mixed results across Este, Mount, Rosenvhorne, and Wesern Mining groups, with Am pol and related stocks showing notable activity. Bond turnover totaled $167,440 as trading closed mixed.

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