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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 14, 1970

Page

5

Leighton profit jumps to 760000 with steady dividend

Leighton Contractors reports net profit of 760000 for the year to June 30, a rise of 107000, with a maintained 18 per cent dividend. Directors note a spinoff involving Leighton Mine and changes to share structure. Profitability after depreciation and exclusions remains outlined, with capital profits excluded from the spin.

Leighton Contractors Yes Leighton Mine Newotintigoy Ani Lesa TN Pe Walia Southeast Leighton SAS

Final dividend details amid mixed turnover in 1980s markets

Final dividend of per cet will be paid 9 October 2K to officeholders. Turnover increases during the years were... development and expansion in Canberra NSW Queensland and Western Australia, offset by unfavourable conditions in Western Australia Tasmania and Victoria due to wet weather and industrial disputes. Companies Conteacky and Oak Inc were worth $47 million, with turnover around $40 million as of June 30.

Canberra Nsw Queensland Western Australi Wistoria Tasmania Indus Conteacky and Oak Inc

National Bag Company of Australia declares consolidated profit

The National Bag Company of Australia Limited announced that consolidated profit after tax for the year ended June 30 rose to 1,907,743 pounds, up from 972,409 pounds in the previous year. Depreciation and provisioning figures are noted, with tax charges detailed and the latest year not fully comparable to prior year.

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Impacts of Money Policy on Private Capital Expenditure

The Statistics Bureau reports new private capital expenditure rose about 13 percent seasonally adjusted for the year ending June 30. Spending on buildings and improvements led gains, with $267.7 million in new structures. Other sectors, including equipment, rose, while nonmanufacturing showed strong growth and construction activity broadened across industries. Warwick Macken notes the year brought varied sector rises and a weaker performance in one area.

Statistics Bureau Uae Hell Agate Genk Lion Wbagh Hquidlis Ning Ilto Y — Warwick Macken

Australian labour force growth and housing projections for 1981

Treasury projects workforce reach of 7.2 million by June 1981 and 7.2 million by year end, with migration and female participation driving growth. An ACT Building Society note discusses loans and the impact on dwellings, while projections compare Australia to Canada and New Zealand in annual growth rates around 2.4 percent to 2.7 percent.

Commonwealth Treasury Tyne Lion Ereane Ie Treasury Kirby Way Treawry David T. Pit the Bulletin Teranent Building Society Alackening Aigni Pill Stesso Charried Sant Changes Faderty Australia Canadas New Zealand Canada

C B C Profit Lift To 4 35m

The Commercial Banking Company of Sydney Ltd reports a consolidated net profit for the year to June 30 of 4.35 million dollars, with increased dividends and tax provisions. The result shows profit up from the previous year, with an after tax figure of 975,645 and depreciation at 879,512. The company confirms an interim dividend and notes higher total dividends for outside shareholders, reflecting improved earnings and a 2843 percent consolidated after tax rate.

Commercial Banking Company of? Sydney Ltd Sulea Eslin Rit Sh Petlsee Nurniture Ad Property Polite WAH Alter Mos Dutectors Ae Negadespera Ted Met Pro Ava ‘Oshaber Naib

Prospect drilling update at Mt Windata nickel project

Reports show ongoing diamond drilling by a joint venture at Mt Windata with holes totaling around 17. Drilling cost about 248 094 and outcomes include local nickel values peaking near 1.2 percent in some percussion holes while most intervals show low sulphides. Share price context mentioned from Sydney Stock Exchange and related company Omniprecision notes.

Mt Windata Kit Ora Gold Corpora Ote Way Tutters Menthe Sydney ‘Stock Exchange Tae Taranabrie Anehe TAY Saplied London Besoin

Poseidon Runs at London Noon in $80 Event

A London noon race titled Poseidon draws $80 prize or stake. Details unclear in fragments but indicates a specific event set for midday in London with an $80 value.

Creagh raises $20m for Duath Securities Ltd

Directors said the company raised a total of 20 million in recent share issues. Of this amount 19 million was subscribed in, the 6 million public issue under subscriptions. Patrick Corporation Ltd subscribed for 20 million, with 1 million paid up and the remainder due over the next five years.

Duathreagh Securities Ltd Ailiont Patrick Corporation Ltd Mining Tenders Ltd Tiburg Cane ‘Engl Seoutiien

Jennings plan to form joint real estate development venture

Jennings Industries and Kaner Aetna announce plans to form a joint venture named Jennings Acton Fennings. The new company, to be owned equally by the partners, will undertake land development in Melbourne and Sydney with six properties spanning residential, industrial and commercial projects.

Tennings Anluseries Australtay Ltd Nounced Kaner Aetna Aus aigor-Actons Mustrahan United Cor Jand Juauon Wadi Persion Deqningr Melbourne Sydney Jennings Industries Albert Tennings Tn Melbourne Silivrous Elmer Asvnciatinn

Cope Allman Leads Bid Under Turbulent Smalltown Venture

An undefined group led by Cope Allman discusses a takeover of Wrenlnig Will hire Ne lof AOE cysh shares in Nutt and Yank lant on vente and Mucille Holdings. The plan centers on distributing issued shares to secure resources and expertise while minimizing dilution.

Cope Allman Lid Weligy Fo Wrenlnig Ne Lof Cysh Nutt Yank Vente Mucille Eiston Nicetadry

Conflicting Trends Foreseen in 1970s Metal Costs and Prices

Sir George Fisher warned the 1970s would bring rising metal production costs and higher prices. At the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy conference, Sir Chorge of Mite Miner Ltd discussed two contrasting trends: costs increasing due to mining and labor, and productivity gains via technological progress.

George Fisher Sir Chorge Mite Miner Ltd Rude Josth

Weather details from the South Coast region and nearby towns

Fragmented weather notes appear with scattered measurements and locations. The text names places like Lincoln, Patiala, and Goa, alongside references to tides, winds, and dates, but the overall content is garbled. The readable elements suggest a coastal weather summary with mixed intelligible data and many unreadable fragments.

District radio and TV listings for New Wayne area

Local district radio and television schedule notes show entries for New Wayne area stations. Several programs and times are listed with community focus and seasonal programming cues.

Amended 1968 ordinance to curb voting anomalies

A 1968 ordinance section aimed at limiting dominance by holding companies on voting rights was found to unfairly restrict other shareholders from voting. The treasurer, Mr Bury, said yesterday that section TV had been amended.

Life Or Lance Holding Pintinance Femerge Ares Bury

Western Australia mining finance groups propose Challenger Mining

A Western Australia based mining finance house and two listed mining companies negotiate exchanges with West Australian Finance Ltd. Australian Consolidated Minerals and Westralian Nickel Exploration NL join in a plan that would rebrand to Challenger Mining Group Ltd. ACM issues 2,222,000 fully paid shares to WA Finance and Westralian Nickel 250,000 contributing shares at 10 each, with a shareholder meeting set to approve the name change.

Hare West Australian Finance Ltd Comepanies ACM Finance Westration Nickel Mnet Challenger Mining Group Etd

Appointment of L L Grumnstone as manager for Commercial Bank of Australia

Mr L L Grimnstone has been appointed manager for the Commercial Bank of Australia Ltd at 210 Alinga Street Canberra succeeding Mr W FS Hayes who retired after 44 years of service. Grumnstone previously served as manager of the bank branch at 238 Elizabeth Street and Hare Street.

L. L. Grimnstone Commercial Bank, of Australia Ld Alinga Street Canberra W. FS. Hayes Grunstone Nhs Elizabeth Stress Ioutine

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