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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 03, 1968
Page
6
Fragmented OCR note discusses ACF Shirley’s Yertilizers profitability and dividends. Mentions a drop in profits, 1028 rate, banked figures like 0 NER Ei Shine Nated, and payout details with scattered numbers. Contains many garbled terms and dates.
EZ Industries chairman Edward Cohen reported plans to spend about 50 million dollars over the next five years. The company envisages expanding zinc mining and processing, with production targets near 10,000 tons above last year and a focus on expanding reserves and internal efficiency.
Neon Electric directors oppose a takeover bid at S119 per share from Automo five and Generay. The proposal, outlined in a circular to shareholders by chairman Oy Vo A Nil sem, cites cost concerns and long term maintenance costs. Directors argue the plan could undermine investor value and the company’s future strategies.
Directors of Commonwealth Industrial Gases Ltd plan a dividend rise to 10 pence per share from 5d after a record profit. Export sales topped 1 million dollars for the year 1967-68 with new markets opened in Java and elsewhere. The improved performance was driven by cost savings, depreciation adjustments, and strong capital development.
East Coast Television Ltd, operator of ECN Channel 3 at Taree, seeks a full relay from an adjoining station. The annual report shows a loss of 115 571 for year to June 30, similar to prior year, with 298 416 accumulated losses including intangibles and share funds. Original shareholders include Manning River Times and Television New England.
Fleetways indicated an ongoing uptrend with profits improving. In a Melbourne annual meeting, director T H Swanton said they expect continued gains through the year from developments and acquisitions, noting a final property stake valued around $300,000.
Network Finanes Liss an offshoot of the Hooker Corp group, plans to borrow in the fixed interest market after a three year absence. It aims to issue about 2 million dollars with 53.5 million in oversubscriptions, to fund expansion and repay debentures. Major shareholders include Som, Lae hnlenational, vil Assurames Ca, and Fidel Torerantlana Corn.
October immigration to Austrasia rose by 20 034 people compared with the prior period. The year 10 227 departures reduced net population change. The Bureau of Statistics notes a general trend of arrivals and departures with short term shifts in October.
In Kobe Japan Kawasaki and another major heavy machinery firm announce a merger to form Japan’s third largest heavy machinery manufacturer. The deal brings together Kawasaki rolling stock and related heavy industry units under one group, signaling a major consolidation in the sector.
An unclear passage describes a new firm formed by next April led by a chairman with capital of 38 units. The text mentions Henry Berry Honey and Walsh, forecasting annual profits around 3.4 billion and delivery by December, with references to Menvy Industries and Kawasaki.
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