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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 03, 1968

Page

11

Monetary crisis averted says Henry Fowler

US Treasury Secretary Henry Fowler said fears of a grave international monetary crisis have been pushed aside. He warned against continuing inflation in America while reaffirming the Johnson Administration stance against general price rises and noting a more stable global financial atmosphere.

Washington US Treasury Henry Fowler Tray America Fowler Johnson Me Saaid Erfoss

Favelle Mort Tenders for New Zealand Power Plant

Favelle Mort bids on the 8134m NZ power station project amid partner names and overseas sales. The Ammerawatt plant project, linked to Mr Shand and Mora’ Block, faces costs potentially rising to 147.8 million with marine field ambitions and production shifts abroad.

Favelle Mort New Plymouth Ammerawatt

Australia’s Travel Earnings Reach 87 Million in Year to June

Travel earnings for Australia in the year to June totalled 87 million dollars, down 17 million from 1966 67. The rise in foreign tourist arrivals is offset by Australian spending abroad amounting to 129 million in 1967 68 wp 6. Visitors’ outlays contribute to net foreign exchange receipts from business and leisure trips, while Colombo Plan students and Australians abroad also influence totals. The graph uses provisional balance of payments figures from the Solution Bureau.

Australia Viisitors Persona Visita Colombo Austra Sollution Bureau

Simpson Pope Profit Up 31 Percent

Simpson Pope Holdings Ltd reports profit rising 31 percent to 774000 for year ending June 30. Ordinary dividend increases from 2 to 3 percent, with earnings covering the higher payout after deducting preference shares. Mr Jennings, general manager, notes 1.5 million shares to be issued. the 3 percent dividend will be paid November 18 with the usual preference dividend, after October clo ning.

Simpson Pope Holdings Ltd Life Evey Jennings Simpson Pope

Mid-East Oil and Puriher deal impact on investors

The article discusses Mid-East Oil and related entities clarifying figures for the year ending in 1968, detailing profits, tax provisions, and rights issues. It notes changes in dividends for Norma holders, potential gains from the merger, and the allocation of new shares via underwriters Donaldson and Lynch.ondro

Trade with West slows in Soviet 1967 boom downturn

The New York Times reports a marked slowdown in Soviet trade with Western industrialized partners in 1967, with exports and imports rising modestly while trade with Communist allies surged. China-Soviet commerce dropped to historic lows, and overall Soviet trade reached a record value though imports still ran high.

West New York Times News Service Soviet Union Council For Mutual Economic Assisttance China United States Japan Finland

Australia issues massive 100 million German loan

Frankfurt reported the 100 million Australian loan floated at 9 84 percent by the government was oversubscribed. Deutsche Bank led the underwriting with strong private investor interest. The 15 year issue pays 6.91 percent yield to maturity and will be repaid in 19 annual installments starting August 1, 1974.

Evan Biron Eoleum Company Manag Emmiries Gearpe Purnival Lexport Naniralgae JWA Tapan de Purnival Toyo Miller Sey Tong Thisi Perth Wanet Promis Contin Nl Banco Sharering Mlekde Peter Maine Mernane Sydney Toyo Menka P Miller R W. Miller Frankfurt Government of Australia Deutsche Bank

Dalgety NZL profits dip amid drought and dividend hold

Napier Bros dividend raised but Dalgety and New Zealand Loan Ltd, the world’s largest wool broker, reported lower profit for the year to June 30. Directors kept ordinary dividend at 12 percent with a final 7 percent, noting drought weighed on earnings and tax provisions reduced net profit. Revenue and tax effects, plus modest improvements, set the tone for next year.

Dalgety and New Zealand Loan Ltd California Napier Oveenaland Han Reise Igor Taxion Don Tren Australia Washington Reuter Warner Vere Anton Fet Tyiplock Yigr Jon Foun Dennye Lascelles Td Amis Indus Dyinectorm Robert McNamart

World Bank raises rate and tax figures cited

A brief item reports the World Bank raising rates and noting director figures. It mentions sterling sums around £238,000 and tax figures near £39,000, with prior year conversions and adjusted profits. The source presents unclear numbers but indicates year over year changes in profits and taxes.

Dennys payout higher and rates lift profits

Dennys payout increases and dividend for engineered growth cited by bank figures. The report notes higher interest costs, labor and material pressures. Bank leadership cites demands from Victoria and New South Wales markets as a key profitability factor.

Diplock Victoria New ‘Senith Wales

Australian Capital Fund Inc profits from mining stocks in 1967

The annual report shows the fund realised profits on mining holdings during 1967-64 while the Commercial Bank Jan Potter AUC fund added to mining stakes after June. Total portfolio market value closed at 4.8 million, up from 2.6 million previous year, with earnings rising to 510,864 and 108.77 thousand in dividends per 100 held.

Australian Capital Fund| Inc Commercial Bank Jan Potter

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