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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 07, 1968
Page
8
London stocks show a third consecutive upturn with the Industrial Index edging higher at noon. Metals and key shares saw gains while several listed companies report modest movements in price and volume across the session.
Share options lists show calls on General Indian and Mid-Eastern indices with strike prices and volumes. Trading details include metals, gold, oil, and miscellaneous options across Sydney Exchange with various lot sizes and price points.
Sammy led the main board with 20 points while Adame added 6 as BAN pushed ahead in a tightly contested game. The matchup featured steady scoring from both teams though the final margin remained close.
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Esso Exploration and Production Austral Inc will join Australian Oil and Gas Corp Ltd to search for oil and gas in the Sydney basin. The plan calls for three wells in Permian sediments to test a 50 percent working interest over a 300 square mile unit, with drilling set to begin early 1969.
The $3.5 million unsecured note issue by James Ltd opened to the public on Thursday and was fully subscribed. Directors now allowing notes with terms of 10 and 15 years, underwritten by Tan Potter and Co and AUC.
Anti Friction ACI reports higher six month sales and profits to Sept 30, boosting the group. The ordinary dividend is set at 1 1 steady, with a 71 per cent payout of last year, while ACE Bearings announces a 13 per cent premium bid. Pollard Ball and Roller Books and Bearing Co Ltd prepare year‑end actions and dividend plans ahead of January 22.
Dunlop Australia Ltd plans a $20.35 million share and debenture issue next February. Details include shareholding cutoffs, interim dividend plans, debenture priorities, and an underwritten offer by Melbourne firms. Directors say funds will strengthen liquidity after heavy capital spending and expansion, enabling internally generated funds for ongoing capital works.
An Australian wool price note indicates a season forecast for greasy wool, with estimates centered on a large volume offered nationwide. Bales were listed for Newcastle, Guthurn, Geelong, Albury and Sydney markets, reflecting widespread sales activity.
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