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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 28, 1973

Page

5

Placement of 1 450m BFC units report shows share issue

Beneficial Finance Corp Ltd announced a spare placement of 480 000 ordinary shares at 531.08 each. Amratian Mutual Provident Society held 1 000 000 shares previously, with new shares ranking for dividends from October 1 1973. AMP Society also subscribed for a substantial placement and debenture stock. The issue increases issued and paid capital and funds continued expansion of the company.

Beneficial Finance Corporation Ltd Motal Provident Society Comp ‘Oy Fangs Porholders Bank of WeTokyn ‘Led Southern Farmers’ Co-operative Ltd AMP Socientas Ey Sac Trqiv Pola

Hooker Cration Ltd lifts dividend after 21.2% profit rise

Hooker Cration Ltd reports year profit up 21.2 percent to 54.73 million, with total dividends proposed at 12 1 shillings up 24.56 percent. final dividend of 6 4 percent recommended. First half earnings run 16.7 percent ahead, despite 3 million pre tax contingencies and higher provisions for future vacancies and office projects. Currency fluctuation gains credited to a reserve. pre tax operating profit up 35.6 percent to 9.01 million amid asset disposals and depreciation changes.

Teporwea Yeusraay Iie Campbell Comtees Campbell Sid Campbell Sid. Pretax

Penfold Profit Up as Half Year Results Published

Penfolds Ltd reports a consolidated net profit of 408 381 for the half year to June 30, up from 315 035. After tax of 345 699 and depreciation of 228 864, the directors propose a final dividend of 7 4 percent, totaling 12 percent for the year. Meg Penfold, the chairman, and C Penfold note activity varied during the year.

Ings Ltd Meg C. Penfold Actuvty

Growth in deposits sustains record July rise

Nek B. Coon of the Australian Banks Association notes deposits held firm as July saw a record $200 million gain, with the Bureau of Census and Statistics confirming strong overall growth. An ongoing surge in savings bank deposits contributed to a monthly increase of $349 million, aided by wage and salary factors from National Superannuation.

Somuree Nek B. Coonwron Australian Banks’ Association Research Directorate Bureau of Census and Statistica Bank Deoni Gueron Bank Deposi Ags

Indonesia cited as a good example in regional trade drive

The Overseas Trade Department regional director Mr J Wain said Indonesia's economic performance over the past two years showed resilience compared with Southeast Asia. He spoke at a function in Bribie about rising Australian exports and joint ventures, noting a five year plan beginning next year and an aim to boost trade with Indonesia.

Andoneia Wain Fidonesta Austalia van Business Cooperatiog Couities Briabong Australia Busine Wamhen Jakarta Neat Onesie Auxtraliams

Gorton proposes revamped IPCAIL takeover bid

Mr Gorton bars an updated offer for International Pacific Corporation Australia Investments Ltd backed IP CA IL. The new bid presents two cash and securities options valuing IP CA IL at about 173 million dollars for the first and 316.87 million for the second after a one for two rights issue, with initial offer terms previously set at 10.30 cash plus 3 of 9% notes or 10.50 cash with 4.50 of notes per 10 IP CA IL shares.

Gorton Baron Rothachilt’y Backed International Pacific Corporation Aus ‘Tralia Investments Ltd DAC Securiten Mead Ipcail Activa DAC Securities DAC Plu Immed IP. Cail

Wapet Gas Zone Flows After Pressure Build Up Near Barrow

Wapet reported that the deep Barrow zone 10932 to 10 942 feet was closed off after shut in buildup. The zone 10082 to 10 652 feet flowed at a rate around 10 3 million cubic feet per day through 38 men choke at 10h. Pressure held at about 950 psi with accompanying condensate and water output.

Wapet Barrow Gay

Boral reports six percent gain with major expansion plan

Boral Lid declares a six percent rise in net profit to 6,226,000 for the year to June 30 and details a 25 million expansion funded by group resources and a rights issue. Plans include four concrete plants four asphalt plants a steel mesh plant and new gas terminals. Boral Banc Industries also shows a fall in net profit from 3,950,000 to 919,000 with dividends proposed to 28 percent.

Boral Lid Win Borel Banc Industries Hich We Msf Boral Esterday Boral Basic Ypres Prafa Sienys

Homebush sales of sheep cattle and hoggets report

A fragmented sale report notes lambs and hoggets sold with prices and conditions. Bulls and bullocks auctioned with various weights and prices. hogs and wethers described as steady. The text lists nominal figures and general demand but few readable names or dates.

Data General unveils 16K core memory for Nova computers

Data General Australia Pty Lab introduces a 16K core memory on a 15 inch square PCB for the Nova 08 line and offers it for the Nova 1300 Nova RO and Nova 40 series. The 16K memory compares with 55,493. Short 2/10 is 16K memory.

Data General Australia Pty Lab Data General

STC develops modular bank terminal with passbook printer

STC in collaboration with ANZ Bank develops a new modular bank terminal concept. The integrated TOS terminal combines a passbook printer, keyboard module and back office printer connected via a line controller. Production details are being finalized with ANZ Bank ahead of rollout.

TTI Basting Undersook Aernreich TTIS Thil STE ANZ Bank STC

Exhibition Syllabus and Schedule at Aumtrain Fair

Exhibition schedule updated for the Aumtrain fair with an emphasis on the main event The aubibition. Includes notes on the opening and closing hours, a list of exhibitors, and reminders for attendees. The event runs through day Thursday with potential changes announced onsite.

ICL Announces 7905 Communications Controller System

A new communications control system, the 7905, has been announced by ICL, extending the range of communications. The 7903 offers major facilities and capable inputs, aiming to handle more inputs and higher transmission. Built as part of the series, the 7905 emphasizes expanded capacity and performance.

ICL Spesda

Dockrell oil and gas flow at Woodside-Barmah well

Dockrell No 1 exploration flowed oil at 1869 barrels per day with 1.9 million cubic feet of gas daily. The main reservoir lies between Goodwyn and Rankin discoveries with about 108 meters of net sandstone and 12 meters of oil, plus a separate gas and condensate zone. The company continues completion and plans to drill further wells in the Hemaute group on the NW Shelf.

Woodside Barmah Dockreil No 1 Rankin Goodwyn Rankin No Doskrell No Keraarden NW Shelf

Share Options Fall on London Markets Amid Mixed News

The Financial Times reports declines amid mixed signals as London shares drift with notable losses in oil index after a five day stretch, while Wall Street shows a downbeat move. Investors digest fluctuating data and corporate updates as markets close lower.

London Financial Times Twain Aes Wall Street Dieta Yadat

Modular data mover device from Digital Equipment Australia

Digital data gear describes the PDM70 programmable Data Mover from Digital Equipment Australia Pty Ltd. The unit moves data between remote or local instruments and computers. It offers 4 amplified input paths and 16 character alphanumeric diagnostics with assorted 0/1 I O options suited to laboratory and light industrial use.

King Digital Equipment Australia Pty. Ltd Sintrumenis SU Vias Teleype Sing Tack Thugs

NSW Bar Member Joins Committee on Legal Data

A member of the NSW Bar, Mr J D Traill, has been appointed to the committee on the computerisation of legal data. The Attorney-General, Senator Murphy, said Traill is also chairman of the Law Council of Australia. The government aims to appoint by December 1 to advance computerised legal records.

Nsw J.D. Traill Ceneral Murphy Law Council of Australias

Univac buys RCA system for retail industry use

Unclear text indicates Univac purchases an RCA system for retail operations. The fragment mentions computer readable components and adoption by a retail industry setting, but details on model, scope, or date are missing.

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