Elimination of tariffs on work vehicles urged by council
The Industries Assistance Commission is asked to recommend scrapping all tariffs on commercial motor vehicles. The Australian Woolgrowers and Graziers Council argues rising import and protection costs harm rural and export sectors. Economist B Wearing cites devaluation and high input costs as justification for rapid, permanent tariff reduction to restore competitiveness.
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Industries Assistance Commission
Australian
Woolgrowers and Graziers Council
Vna
IAC
Paris
Angressoto
B. Wearing
Aurel
Changes in tariff quotas for thick plywood announced
Government ministers announced changes to the basis for calculating thick plywood tariff quotas. The statement, issued from Canberra, notes adoption of the Temporary Assisting Authority findings and outlines a move toward a revised quota system linked to cubic metre imports. The plan ties to New Zealand Australia Free Trade Agreement schedules and applies to Schedule B items, affecting furniture and related imports across the Tasman.
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Industry and Commerce
Tie
Differyne
Pefcchiapes Tt
Wallinrig
Howard
Tasman
Australia posts big November import rise shift in figures
Australian import data show November totals at 587.6 million, up from October 576.78 million. Bureau figures indicate finance companies funded 42.5 million in October, up 5.5 percent from September, with year on year gains of over 20 percent.
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Australia
Bureau
Fnance
Ota
Thiess and Shell Plan Coal Development in Hunter Valley
Thiess Holdings and Shell Australia announce a 560 million open cut coal project at Balmoral in the Hunter Valley near Newcastle. The joint venture targets initial production after development begins with 51 percent Thiess and 49 percent Shell ownership, with approvals from federal and NSW governments. The project aims to mine steaming coal and blending products for export via Newcastle rail and port facilities.
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Thiess Holdings Ld
Shell Australia
Balmoral
Hunter Valley
Newcastle
Thieis
Shell
Nsw
Muswellbrook
Drayton
Thioes Group
Usto
Aisling
Reedlly
Award for Kraftman export leader named ANTEC honoree
The Austratine Manufacturers Exports Council designates Mr John McCulloch former Kraft Foods export director as recipient of the ANTEC Award for outstanding personal contribution. The John Allison Memorial Trophy will be presented at 4 Fiction in March. Previous holders include Sir Jub Alison and Sir dain McEwen, among others. McCulloch helped form the Australian Manufacturers Export Council and served on the Export Development Council and Melbourne Harbour Trust commissions.
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Exports Council
John McCulloch
Kraft Foods, Australis Ltd
ANTEC
John Allison
Jub Alison
Premiereat Ausium Australia
Charles Cour
Prine
Widter
Dain McEwen
Nr Meat
Casera
Exhale Group
Slnch
Mihe
Export Cowness
Export Development Council
Trade Developmen Counci
Melbourne Harbour Trust
Victoria
National energy policy sought for Australia in 1970s shift
Senior energy officials and academics warn immediate government action. Dr D W Barner of Macquarie University warns energy supply remains satisfactory only to early 1980s. major policy decisions must be made now. AMIC newsletter cites Australian oil field output rising toward a million barrels daily by 1990 with foreign earnings and imports escalating.
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Sydney
Macquarie University
D. W. Barner
Australia
Australian Mining Industry Council
Australta
Ming
Austratia
Presem Priges
Gippsland
Asselin
Amic Newalever
Western Mining Corporation Ltd
A. Hy Purbo
Sant
Australas
BHP senior officer Mr Rich dies at 57
The article reports the death of Mr Rich, 57, senior officer and managing director-designate of Broken Hill Proprietary Co Ltd. He died of a stroke at his Melbourne home. Survived by wife and three children. Chairman Siplah McLennan announced he would be replaced as director and that a successor would be appointed next year. Rich had a long career, contributing to business and community affairs.
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Or. Po
Wren
Broken Hill Proprietary Co-Ltd
Rich
BHP Alice
Newcastle High Scholl
Jd Risen Brayaly
GHP
Fipanes
BHP
Siplah McLennan
Mamazing
Comply
Metrourne
Leis
Hin
Sid
Rie
Ban Sand
Australasian Resources Developrivant Banks expansion report
Resources bank in sound expansion details growth in loans outstanding rising to 573 million dollars and commitments to national resource developments in Australia surpassing 1 039 million dollars by September 10 1975 76. Interim dividend of five percent proposed with another 350 000 recommended. Custom Crafts Corp Ltd unveiled a 120 million prospectus for debenture stock and unsecured notes reflecting varied interest options.
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Australia
Rl Participation i Mayor ‘Ventures Involvd
Eimtrataya Ie
Dante
Custom Creat Corp Ltd
Tenview
Third term president elected by Australian manufacturing chamber
A historical notice reports Jax Dillon elected president of the Associated Chambers of Manufacturers of Australia for a third term. The article lists officers including TN Walker as vice president and treasurer, and names for NSW, Victoria, Tasmanian, SA, WA posts, with Hyland of Western Australia among the attendees.
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Jax Dillon
Associated Chambers “of” Manufactes of Australia
TN. Walker ii
Tween
W. Adcock
Nsw
P Demuing
Vic
Corriedale Association Leaders Return from Study Tour
The president of the Australian Corriedale Association, Mr A Mek Mackinnon, along with Mr M Schulz and Mr HA Bully, have returned from a study trip examining the sheep industry and its adaptation to new environments.
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Australian Corredale Association
A Mek. Mackinnon
M. Schulz
HA Bully
Latin America
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