Date Set for Oil Inquiry in Canberra
The Tariff Board announced the oil inquiry will begin February 24 at its Canberra offices. Led by Minister for Trade John Murwen, the probe investigates marketing of Australian crude oil, aiming to align measures with government policy to foster development while balancing prices, supply, and industry concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tariff Board
Canberra
Wither
Minster For Trade
John Murwen
McEwen
Australia
Ately
Mowe
Lurien
Eoauinine
Five Per Cent Dividend Forecast Amid Industry Finance
Report discusses a proposed five percent dividend forecast in the finance and industry sector. It notes Automobile Components rejects a take-over and cites external conditions boosting earnings, dividends, and profits. The announcement references shareholder responses, share price behavior, and timing around September.
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Finance and Industry
Snowfall Costs Smiggins and Trading Losses Reported
The article details Smiggins Ltd facing a £20,950 charge due to a heavy snowfall and a £20,980 wet loss in abnormal trading up to June last year. It notes dividends withheld for both ordinary and preference shares, a £5,812 transfer from prior year, and continued deficits carried in the profit and loss account. It mentions the Ceres Tea plant and Austral Faphoration Directs as related entities, with references to Malaysian and Pacific markets and upcoming financial actions in early 1998.
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Ceres Teat
Austral
Ynid
Com. Pty. Ltd
Pany
Ralin
M Swill
Tehriary
Imife
Mainte
Wland Times
Ceerattane
Will Pe
Rannits
Nantes Firaky
Sharchatters
Company News Profitability and Shares Discussed at AGM
The chairman and directors discussed progress and a proposed increase in nominal share value at the annual meeting. Sales were down versus last year due to lack of managers, and the company’s cash position remained steady despite weaker sales.
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Ausalia
Mef
von Ferday
Mi Vinn
Jconmideret
Pinn
Saley
Issue will finance P.1m tin search Sydney
Wednesday Pacific Island Mines 11a wis accepted an invitation by Austral Malay Tin Ltd to participate in a joint venture watch for tin and other metals on the Australian mainland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Pacific Island Mines
Wis
Austral Malay Tin Ltd
Clarke RB Gains From Market Revival Amid Trading Struggles
Clarke RB notes improvements at Clarke Farm Alan amid a soft market. He cites tougher conditions, sharper competition, and trimmed prices as factors. The meeting discussed reduced charges and decreasing debts while indicating a revival in Sydney and surrounding areas.
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Comerneapperiont
Clarke
Alan
Malnvain
H.R! Griffths
Les
Suilney Xalen Amd
Surier
Iany
Unclear takeover report from Sydney amid jumbled text
Fragmentary OCR from a Sydney tobacco industry item mentions a takeover, Associated Products and names like Brian Taber and Revocit Pronto, but the garbled text obscures actions, dates, and specifics, preventing a clear event or outcome.
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Sydney
Associated Products
Tohacen T Adtralay Td
Hme
Sehole
Meuldon
Cardner Py
Ateat
Brian Taber
Fragmented stock option notices and instalment terms
A garbled OCR record shows stock option transactions and instalment clauses with references to Morley, John, and other named individuals. It mentions an installment plan of 491480 47K and payments in VAT, plus a circular from a receiver of a national firm authorizing secured instrument arrangements and payment terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.D. Bridges
Sen Andy
Wage policy and the coming basic wage case debate
The article surveys wage policy amid rising costs and a forthcoming Basic Wage case in the new year. It discusses government stance on price inflation, productivity, and wage relativities, noting economists broadly favor reducing pressures while maintaining social justice and real wage levels. It critiques the Commonwealth submission to the Arbitration Commission as amateurish and inconclusive, highlighting calls for cautious measures to smooth wage increases against price shocks.
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Acini
TRE
Mpliyern
Semmal Fadler
Wes Major Ghatacley
Enn
Mayer
Commonwealth
Ine
Sydney Stocks Decline Again as Market Weakens
The Sydney Stock Exchange fell for a second straight day with the Ordinary Share Price Index down 0.76 points amid broad weakness. Turnover surged to 254,200 shares as pastorals led losses and Dalgety dropped 6d, while some miners and oils showed mixed results and select brokers reported firmer activity.
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Sydney
Sydney Stock Exchange
Dalgety
Tider Mort
Bayid Tomes de
Flowerers Meaty
Jones Ea
Bryant IR
Dunlop
Fragmentary OCR Sporting and Public Notices Items
A garbled OCR block mentions various dated entries and names such as Chan Alt 10 Chde 12 10 Coles Gt 177 and Macquarie, with scattered references to dates like 9/10 and 4/9. It reads as a jumble of incomplete event, place, and person names, lacking coherent narrative or context.
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Coles
Ava
Omy Tay
Crnguin
Navige Gadmus
Peg
Tay Pee Ul
Diglee
Runkee
Jones
Macquarie
Olympic
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Anberra
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W. L. D. Hewson & CO
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Lake Credits Co. Pty. Lee
Northbourne Ave
Wilf
Smiggins
Company News
TIN Search
Cuba
Fidel Castro
Financial Review
Menin
Morley Johnson
Morley
Anith Neckert
Tin Sum
Frunsol
Roddy
Hang Island
Teansad
Petrodeum
Uanimit
Mrohuly
Stromaly Sertan
Amy Omerenne
Rome
Neinsfinssiy
Prtel
Ieee
Suhumissiia
Saruininy
Shah
Torri
Pooimuntey
Wwe
Caine
Samuel
Faliy
Ising
Zaaisns Tieay
Snger
Gibson
Owes
Santon van Stgars
Onihane Meral
Tatcontin Farrymend
Hill
Hill South
Rovsruskos
Berfustal Bank of Nsw
Jimenee
Pere
Titss
Ates
Pacific
Bante Weare
Sao Sng
Bering
Ini
New
Fy. Ind
Fema R/S
Pet Ind
Tenwick
Pieter Gr
Vrvizhiers
Gitners
Goodwin
Laudmarik
TSI
Joana Treioar
Vinned ‘Tewan
Willer Boa
Beran
Kinestan
Wwe Tran
Camelee
Cate
China
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de Grace Brontos
Kennard
Konak
Minerva
Winfu
Agai
Wormald
York Moi
NZ Foret Abn Nairn Norton
Neve
Ioan
Rothman
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