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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 11, 1972

Page

3

F and T bids 30.2m for PGH Industries Ltd takeover

F and T Industries bids 30.2 million dollars for PGH Industries in a cash plus stock offer valuing each PGH share at about 2.10. The bid, the largest in years, proposes three F and T ordinary shares plus 3.20 cash for every four PGH shares and remains open until November 1.

F and T Industries Ltd Brup PGH Industries Ltd PGH F and T POH Industries POTH Sweney Fo and T Industries Ptah Joy

Looker Declines Reelection at Melbourne Stock Exchange

Sir Cecil Looker announced he would not seek another term as chairman at the Melbourne Stock Exchange annual meeting, signaling a leadership change. The decision comes amid ongoing discussions about fee changes and governance.

Melbourne Cecil Looker The Exchange Committee

ANZ Runchine Group Warns On Output Underuse In Australia

The latest Quarterly Review reports the Australian economy underutilizes its resources. The ANZ Runchine Group notes underemployment of capital and labor and a need to reduce inflationary pressures. It cites tentative improvements in activity and protection, sales, and finance but warns current policies have failed and prompt reform is essential.

ANZ Runchine Group Britain Bank Sam Supreme Court OF the Australian Capital Territory Herbert Edward King Creditora Sydney New South Walls Union Fidelity Trustee Company of Australia Limited

Migrant totals fall as Australia tightens immigration

A Statistics Bureau report shows Australia welcomed 132,719 new settlers this year, down from the previous peak. Yugoslavs remain the largest group, with Americans increasing to 6,564 while Greeks, Italians, Lebanese, and Turkish arrivals all declined.

Palkia Gorpared Win Statistics Bureau United States

Wreckair Receives 3.60 Cash Bid From Consolidated-Pneumatic

Consolidated-Pneumatic Tool Co Ltd of Britain offers 3.60 cash per Wreckair share for 65 percent of shares in Wreckair Holdings Ltd. The bid requires at least 19 percent acceptances and Reserve Bank of Australia consent. Wreckair directors back the offer as in shareholders’ best interests.

Consolidated — Pneumatic Tool Co Ltd Britain Wreckair Holdings, Ltd Wreckair Melbourne Wreck-air Capital Reserve Bank of Australia Wrecknir Simi Wrechair Negotianone Consolidated 15 Corporation Chicago Pneumatic Tool Company

Leighton lifts profit and declares dividend payout

Leighton Holdings Ltd reports net profit up to 1.7 million with a 20 percent dividend payout and a turnover rise to 57.75 million. Interim and final dividends are noted, with payout timing for shareholders on record as of September 24 and payment on October 24.

Leighton

Bennett and Fisher Ltd reports higher yearly profits

Bennett & F. improved earnings with consolidated net profit of 423,839 for the year to June 30 after tax 472,762 and depreciation 124,545. Directors recommended a final 6 percent dividend, making 10 percent for the year. Books close September 18 and payment September 24. Main driver was record wool livestock and insurance figures.

Bennett and Fisher Ltd Weul and Produce Brokers

Bliss Welded Products Ltd Holds Back Dividend

Directors of Bliss Welded Products Ltd decided not to recommend any dividend for the year to May 31. Last year the firm paid 65m. The directors report that consolidated net profit before an abnormal tax item was achieved, with no payout to shareholders this year.

Bliss Welded Products Ltd

Alfred Lawrence Holdings plans issue of new shares and 15% annual dividend

Alfred Lawrence Holdings Ltd will issue one new share for every ten held by September registered shareholders. The firm will pay a steady 7.8% final dividend, maintaining a total 15% payout for the year ending June 30. Consolidated profit was $305,383 after tax of $271,284 and depreciation of $66,602.

Alfred Lawrence Holdings Ltd

Interwest Ltd Joins Listings and Buys Western Australia Land

Interwest Ltd entered national stock exchanges yesterday and acquired 456 acres between Lake Preston and the Indian Ocean in Western Australia for 456000 dollars. The company plans to develop the site into a holiday and tourist resort.

Interwest Ltd National Stock Exchanges Lake Preston Indian Ocean Western Australia

Share Options Puzzle in Beaver Stock Move

Ambiguous notes show Beaver and Woodside tied to stock moves with figures like 3 S4e and 13,000 Me. References to prices such as 10.00 and 3.20 per unit appear, with totals near 1,000 and 15,000. The fragment hints at a share options or transfer scenario but lacks clear context or完整 details.

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