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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 07, 1965

Page

6

Labour protests over free trade talks with Australia

Opposition MPs urge minister to keep Parliament informed on the trade agreement with Australia. They warn of possible dumping and fear safeguards may be insufficient while Marshall denies any binding commitment and stresses protective provisions.

Wellington Labour New Zealand Australia House of Representatives N. E. Kirk Watt Marshall W. W. Freer Auckland Mount Albert

Barmen Trialing Electric Chair for Faster Service in Mehlem

In Mehlem, West Germany, a bar licensee installs an electric self propelled chair to deliver drinks directly to customers. The device, described as a chair for innkeepers, can run on battery or from a power outlet and glide along rails behind the bar. Negotiations shift toward imports of Australian soft coking coal as a potential factor in energy and industry.

Mehlem Cnter Mies Stes Indus

Wilson Defends Sterling as Devaluation Rumors Spread

London reports quote Prime Minister Wilson denying devaluation and stating the Labour government will maintain the pound’s value. He rejects rumors that Bank of England Governor Cromer urged devaluation, calling such claims neurotic and an insult to the governor.

London Wilson Bank of England Lord Cromer

Mt Isa output tops pre strike levels

Mt Isa Mines Ltd reports production rebounds to pre strike levels with four week ore processing at 291,143 tons and daily rate around 10,400 tons. Copper output hits 6,700 tons for the period while lead and zinc totals reach 4,970 and 3,800 tons respectively. Company notes improved pre tax profit and hints at a dividend payable in November.

Brisbane Mt Isa Mines Ltd Aupjust

Company See Losses Amid Price Cuts in Cigarette Trade

The firm, a wholly owned subsidiary, reports a six month period to April 30 with a gp net loss of 3 381. Directors note trading loss of 9 495 despite a capital profit of 6 114. They cite price cutting in cigarettes as a key factor.

Urily Ixsue M. Simmons Mick Simmons (Holdings) Act

Motels and Ampol plan new share issue to raise funds

Motel Corporation Ltd and Marcus Co Ltd announce a £937,401 six percent par value share issue to fund offshore and Weslemm Australia exploration. No dividend is paid for the half year to August while Ampol Petroleum Ltd reports profit and a three percent interim on first preferences and 34 percent on second preferences.

Ampol Exploration ‘Ltd Marcus Co Sydney Motel Corporation Ltd L. J Ompson Reef Marcua Exploration Ltd

Machinery Distributors Ltd Posts Best Profit Since 1945

Machinery Distributors Ltd reported a net profit of £45,279 for the year ended June 40, up 50 percent from the previous year and marking its highest figure since 1945 when it earned a record £119,071. The year just ended showed the best profit in 13 years.

Indexes Stock option transactions multiple months and tickers

A fragmented list of stock option transactions shows entries for months and calls including AJ MW Jennings David Jones David Lynn and Ampal Exp with various strike prices and dates. References include references to Kal Se West Min Ligo Tableland Tint Ardlethan and other entities suggesting a page of options data and company tickers without coherent narrative.

AJ MW Jennings David Jones David Lynn West Min Lou Emperor Ardlethan Joo

Chase Manhattan forms advisory panel for global banking

The Chase Manhattan Bank forms an international advisory committee to cover North and South America Europe and Australia. Meetings will be held twice yearly in New York with possible extra meetings abroad. The panel includes leaders from Barclays Shell Hewlett Packard and other major firms and will guide on economic trends and international expansion.

New York Chase Manhattan Bank North South America Europe Australia Colin Syme York Broken Hill Ltd Ilsl Davidizo Rockefeller Jonkheer Loudin Iil Sernati A Pera United States Aly Ae Fl Acqveary Peru Venezuela Britain Germany United Kingdom Lordland Cole Unie Lever Ltd Jonkh George H. Love Chrysler Corp Williams Murphy Campa Bank Bell Soup Co Eugene R Ad Black Coun Chase Manhaise Tan Bank Donald C Burnham Westwell Authorata Inghouse Electric Corpora Austin Cash Sears Globe. Roebuck and Co

U K Move to End Casual Wharf Labour

A committee report to the British government calls for ending casual labour on the docks, criticizes employers for casual hiring, and urges regular weekly employment through the Transport and General Workers Union, while accusing dockside agitators of using Britain's waterside as a battleground for class conflict.

Devlin Britain London

Brighter trend in Sydney market stalls despite unrest

A cautious Sydney Stock Exchange session ended with the share index up 1.25 points at 18.49 after a week of lethargy. Turnover rose and mining stocks firmed while oil shares slid. Mount Lyell and other miners attracted attention as unsettled conditions persisted amid industrial reports and port negotiations.

Sydney Sydney Stock Exchange ICI Burns Philp CSR BHP Ampol Exploration AOG Mount Lyell Mount Morgan New Broken Hill Broken Hill South CMI

Profit rise for Acceptable Finance Corp Ltd in year to June

The directors report shows net profit rose by £5 979 or 12.1 percent to £55 292 for the year ending June 30. The statement notes improved earnings and higher turnover despite market conditions.

Acceptable Finance Corporation Ltd

Seasonal Patterns in Imports By Tuesday Backlog Analysis

The article analyzes how Tuesday backlogs distort weekly import figures and explains seasonal adjustment by counting Tuesdays per month. It finds a weak year end pattern with imports rising late in the year and notes two main categories driving seasonal shifts plus smaller opposing groups. It also shares economist survey results on official statistics and policy needs.

TRM Commonwealth Archer Aly

Pioneer Concrete Offer Faces Merger Legal Challenge

Farley and Lewers Ltd directors claim Pioneer Concrete and Lewers board misstate the deal terms under Section 184 of the Companies Act. The parties dispute the offer's validity and compliance with stock exchange procedures as of midweek trading with a last sale around 14/9 and closing market activity on Friday.

Sydney Syshares Farley and Act Lewers Ltd Stock Exchange Farley Pioneer Concrete Lewer Lewers Pioneer Erere Thuwsday

Sydney Change Main Rises to Bramble and Brash

A fragmented onscreen list shows horse or event names such as Bramble Brash Bradsworth East and Fairfax with numbers like 18/9 and 36/3 interspersed, indicating racing odds or results. The garbled text mentions items like Bus Equip Direct A EZ Ind and Healing And Hookr, suggesting equipment and horse names in a racing context.

Fairfax J

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