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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 08, 1972

Page

7

Whitlam freezes Hattersley bid on Victorian firm

The Prime Minister issued a temporary order under the Companies Foreign Takeovers Act to halt the transfer of shares in M. B. John and Hattersley Ltd. The move blocks any acquisition by Pogle Hattersley and prevents the three month takeover process while government reviews cross border stakes and ownership in the Victorian company.

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Retiring Mr Davi Brown to Stay as Chairman

Retiring Mr Davi Brown, chair man of the boart and Former managing diteesse of Chrysler Australia Lad, will remain as ax chairman AP he.

Davi Brown Boart Chrysler Australia Lad Wavnominéd Nie Eliremene Aya Fullsime Yevettay Brown Aha A AP He

AIDA Sees Inflation Push by Labor Government

The Australian Industries Development Association criticizes the Labor Government for inflation. It urges comprehensive national development policy, tariff reforms, and continued export incentives to sustain growth and investment.

The Australian Industries Development Association Willenin Cumserin AIDA Et Labor Nflarion Australia Moneu Reuven Pew Mme Curent Lemistanian Australis Labor

Colour TV referred to Tariff Board by Labor Government

The Labor Government has referred colour television to the Tariff Board after a clash between Chairman G N Rattigan and former Minister for Trade and Industry Ane Hom. Prime Minister Whitlam said the decision aligns with the aim to limit local colour television manufacture to curb imports and potential inflation.

Tariff Board Labor Tati Board Tarit Board GN. Rattigan Department of Trade and Infantry de H. Mehas Rattigan Whitlams Vision Rustice

Study of scrip transfer systems in Australia

The National Bank of Australasia Ltd deputy manager John G Forsyth has been seconded for one month to chair a national steering committee studying scrip transfer systems. The committee will review overseas operation and the special requirements of Australian markets as part of efforts to improve the capital market.

Australi Associated Stock Exchanges Michael McAlister John G. Forsyth Manger Investment Services Nation Bank of Austalasia Ltd McAlister National Bank Australia Melbourne Forsyth

Myer Foresee Record Christmas Trading Outcome

Myer Emporium expects a record Christmas trading season as managing director KC Steele reports strong first four months of the year with sales ahead of forecast. He cites improved consumer spending, higher employment and productive capacity, while chair Kenneth Myer rejects a 105 shareholding discount proposal. The group remains the most profitable retailer in Australia despite broader retail downturns.

Myer Emporium KC. Steele Prown Budge Steele Group Chance Tte Kenneth Myer Myer

Life Savers withdraws bid for Frozen Food in Australia

Life Savers Australasia announced yesterday it withdrew its offer to Frozen Food Industries of Australia shareholders. The bid proposed two Life Savers shares and 595 cash for every five Frozen Food shares or alternatively 3.11 cash per share. Directare rejected the bid. Life Savers held about 22.1 percent of Frozen Foods.

Life Savers Australasia Frozen Food Industries of Australia Ltd Directare Wife Savers

CIG posts small profit rise on steady 12 percent dividend

Commonwealth Initial Gases Ltd reports a modest year end profit rise after a 12 percent dividend, with sales at 360.2 million and pre tax earnings improving due to new product sales despite weak metal fabrication activity. Directors note lower sales of induction welding elements offset by gains from other products.

Commonwealth Initial Gases Ltd

Crean plans Treasury overhaul as new government forms

Mr Frank Crean, set to be Federal Treasurer, met Melbourne officials led by Governor Sir John Phillips and deputy HW Knight to discuss a sweeping Treasury shakeup. He outlined aims to widen adviser input, involve universities, and publish forecasts while cautions on final drafts.

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Obituary Notice for Mike Spoliar at St Benedict’s Church

The notice reports the death of Mike Spoliar of 32 Mulloon inbesan and his funeral details. It states his Sunecal will leave St Benedict's Catholic Church Narrabundak after Requiem Mass for burial in Canberra Cemetery. O'Rourke Funerals Canberra-Queanbeyan handling arrangements.

In Loving Memory Notices for Deceased Relatives and Friends

Loving memory messages for Riedy and others include family remembrances across multiple names and relations. Dated December and December 19 entries honor husbands, fathers, siblings, and aunts with brief tributes from spouses, children, and extended family. The fragments mention accidents, deaths, and memorial sentiments across a shared family notices page.

Judih Compentationa Fit Eur She Hiehiles Lave Aunty

A fragmented OCR item mentions Judih Compentationa and Aunty Tazel in a garbled context. Readable parts show potential familial relation or local figure, but the exact event, date, or scene remains unclear due to corruption.

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