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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 30, 1966

Page

8

TNT merger boosts earnings amid four company acquisition

TNT reports higher earnings after acquiring four Cargo Distributors firms, forecasting continued profit growth for the year. Revenue rose to 18.98 million from 17.8 million, with depreciation up and tax effects from a UK transition. A final dividend of 6 percent is expected, with a 12 percent target after the merger benefits. Annual meeting set for Sydney on October 21.

Cargo Distri FWW Industries Ltd F. W. Williams TNT Rud Rewisterariner Dirasine Gentana Cargo Distributors

Bell Bryant Ltd Acquires Kestners Interests for 150000

Hume Htd reports Bell Bryant Ltd registered in Canberra has acquired the interests of Kestner Evaporator and Engineering Co Ltd of England in Kestners (Australian Pty Ltd for 150000 dollars, directorial statement. The move broadens Bell Bryant’s Australian portfolio and strengthens its engineering assets in the region.

Bell Bryant Ltd Kestner Evaporator and Engineering Co Ltd England Kestners Australian Pty Ltd Directora

ARC Industries reports record profit and dividend rise

ARC Industries in Melbourne announced a record profit of 2,212, OFT for the year ending June 30, up from 1,879,092 the prior year and 1,334,914 in 1964. Directors lifted the dividend for the second straight year from 8-1/3 to Ry per cent after tax of 1,433,510 and depreciation of 471,638. Hume Holdings of the United Kingdom plans to consolidate its Australian subsidiaries under a single investment holding company, with Hothlyn Investment Corporation Pty Ltd to be registered in Melbourne with 2,500,000 initial capital.

ACI Sydney F. W. Williams Berlei F. W. Tedh Woul Kewdale Perth Newcastle Chullora Rudders and Mercury MTC TNT Neats ARC Industries Melbourne Hume Holdings International Investment Trust Group Australia Hothlyn I Nvestment) Corporation Pty Ltd Bel

Margarine threat cited as dairying under siege

Col Gottshalik, spokesman for the Australian Primary Producers Union, warned that millions are being spent by the margarine industry to crush dairying. He said the industry seeks only self interest and urged reefers to unite against the attack on B-1 margarine production amid a gas leak at Gippsland well.

Sydney Col. Co. FM. Gottschalk APPL APPA Indust Col. Godtschalk

Williams Holdings sees sharp rise in June half year trading

The F. W. Williams Group, a Sydney plastics maker, reported substantially better trading in the June half year than June 1965. Directors cited drought relief from recent rains as aiding operations, despite earlier harsh conditions affecting about half of the group's businesses.

Sydney F. W. Williams Holdings Ltd

O'seas funds rise by 26 million in weekly update

The Reserve Bank reported a week to August 24 with gold and foreign exchange up 26.4 million to 1,286.1 million. Australian Government securities fell 27.6 million to 663.4 million while other liabilities and deposits showed mixed changes.

Reserve Bank Wess Losas

District radio and TV listings from Goulburn area

Local broadcasting guide shows Goulburn district schedule including Macquarie News Service, 2GN, Canberra Times News, and ABC programs. Highlights include Birthday Time, Music of the World, Immortal Melodies, Weather and Road, News Roundups, and Children’s Corner with various regional segments and community notices.

Culburn Macquarie News Service Goulburn Berra Macquarie Morauarie Cans Canberra Times News Riviners Gan Children's Corner Gabrielle Ian Paul Shome Sefton Ridge Cbs Couner ABC Johnny Raven

ANZ Bank expands in Canberra

The Australian and New Zealand Bank Ltd invites tenders for extensions to its main branch in Ainslie Avenue Civic. New South Wales Administrative Officer Mr Allan said the extensions are comprehensive and not publicly advertised, with certain firms invited to bid. The work will add corporate space to the existing building and provide extra rental area.

The Australian and New Zealand Bank Ltd Ainslie Avenue Civic New South Wales Mr & Allan

Bayview Receives 12 Million Takeover Bid From Boral

Boral Ltd offers 210 cash per Bayview share valuing the company at 12.24 million, well above market. Roral’s offer requires 90 percent acceptance. two independent Melbourne quarries will stay listed. Bayview’s earnings and dividends arc noted through 1965 and 1964.

Boral Ltd Bayview Ltd Victoria Boral Ste Bayview Rawview Roral Albion Quarries Ltd Reids Quarries Ltd Roval Bbayview Bayview W Baral Melbourne Consolidated and Rowlands

Sydney option sales and oil stocks overview

Readable fragments show Sydney option sales and several energy stocks with mixed figures. Mentions Ampol and Oil Search with implied strike prices and implied dates, plus Woodside and Paringa references. Overall details are partial and uncertain.

Marketing quota leaf disposal deadline set for September

Mr Senger said the board fixed September 16 as the final date to complete arrangements for full disposal of all 1966 marketing quota leaf. After the last auction and leaf sales in Brisbane last week, the board reviewed the sale results.

Australian Tobacco Board A. L. Senger Canberra Senger Brisbane Wp PD J. Hibberd R. G. Nsw Osborne Lion Ib Consoli Ated Zinc Organisation Nsw

Fiji Iron waits for Cleveland

Tokyo reports the Japanese steel industry awaits new proposals from Australian and American firms to develop Mount Newman and Robe River mines in Western Australia for iron ore and pellets after Cleveland Cliffs withdrew from a planned joint venture. Shipments and market clearances for the season are detailed, with allocations adjusted across Queensland and Victoria. Cleveland Cliffs is to send executives here next week to discuss plans.

Tokyo AAP Reuter Mount Newman Rohe River Western Australia Japan Fuji Ironland Steel Co Cleveland Cliffs Iron Ore Co United States Jaint Mount N Senger Cleveland Cliffs Queensland Surplus Marecha Robe River Japanese Steel Mills Cleveland Cliff Cleveland Fuji

Sydney stocks slip as Gippsland woes weigh market

Sydney traders faced a shaky session as Gippsland well trouble and bets on rising steel demand sapped confidence. BHP hovered around 4-18 after a low of 6-16 and a high 6-20 with turnover dipping from Friday. Woodside shares rose as adjacent Gippsland leases buoyed the group, while CSR and TV Corporation eased and Herald jumped. Penfolds Wines eased, reflecting cautious sentiment across the industrials and mining sectors.

Sydney BHP Sydney Stock Exchange Gippsland Woodside Group Woodside Ross CSR TV Corporation Herald Penfolds Poe

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