Flight of the Doves and Railway Children Shine in Holiday Cinema
Film critic Dougall MacDonald praises Flight of the Doves at Center Cinema as ideal holiday fare with strong performances by Ron Moody and child actors. He also lauds Railway Children at Capitol for its nostalgic charm, noting vivid railway sequences and standout cast led by Jenny Agutter, while urging richer evening fare for adults in future lineups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
Ron Moody
John Cyril Dove
Ireland
Cromwell
Jock Wild
Oliver
Raye
Finn
Derval
Dorothy Maguire
Granny O'Flaherty
Stanley Holloway
Center Cinema
Capitol
Nores
Hos Weler
Sigmel Jeffries
Keighley and
Worth Valley
Yorkshire
Dinah Sheridan
William Mervyn
Peter Bromilow
Tain Cothbertson
Perks
Grandon Gostelow
Bernard Crifbins
Sally Thomset
Gary Warren
Jenny Agutter
Roberta
Stokowski's Greatest Hits A vivid set of choral and orchestral showpieces
Recordings by W L Hoffmann reviews Leopold Stokowski conducting Handel Bach and Wagner selections with Mart ina Arroyo Shirley Verrett and Louise Parker among soloists The package includes orchestral renditions of Enesco Smetana Liszt Rimsky Korsakov and more praising Stokowski for fiery colorful playing and high musicianship
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stokowski
Handel
Apech
Wagner
Enesco
Smetma
Leopold Stokowski
RCA
Red Seal
Steward Ser
RCA Symphony
Liszt
Chicago
Rimsky-Korsakov
Greenvale Nickel Project To Bring $60 Million Export Yearly
Metals Exploration NL and Freeport Sulphur hold major equity in the $220 million Greenvale lateritic nickel project in northern Queensland. The Queensland Government Gazette confirms State approval and a $50 million loan guarantee for a 140 mile railway to Townsville. Construction starts next year and runs to mid 1974 with ore processed to produce nickel oxide and nickel cobalt sulphide for Europe and Japan, but profits remain uncertain due to high costs and $178 million loan repayment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenvale
Queensland
Metals Exploration NL
Freeport Sulphur Group
LIS
Brisbane
Townsville
Europe
Japan
Massey-Ferguson to Join Retailers in Victoria
Massey-Ferguson Australia Ltd plans to retail industrial and construction machinery in Victoria by next June with a Sunshine sales and service store. Chairman H Weber said 1971 exports were strong and 1972 profits depend on dollar levels and climate, with full-year savings from 1971 expense cuts aiding targets. Production hours were sharply reduced in 1971 to cut inventories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massey-Ferguson (Australia) Ltd
Victoria
H. Weber
Melbourne
Massey-Ferguson
Weber
Move on Sugar to Stabilise Market
The International Sugar Agreement quota limits on exports are suspended to restore market stability. Deputy Prime Minister Anthony said London announced the International Sugar Organisation will make maximum sugar available in 1972 by removing all export quotas for now. The ISO will review the action. the plan aims to reset controls at start of 1972.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trade and Industry
Anethony
Anthony
Canberra
London
International Sugar Organisation
Anthony Ward
Mos
Country Party
Australia
Pict Directors Debate Acceptance of Tobacco Offer
Pict Ltd Melbourne based frozen foods directors were undecided on recommending the $1.50 cash a share bid from British Tobacco Co Australia. They met yesterday and would reconvene soon to issue a further statement on the possible acceptance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pict Ltd
British Tobacco Co (Australia) Ltd
Melbourne broker predicts 1972 active stock market year
Group Holdings Ltd chairman A. C. Goode told the annual meeting that 1972 should be active and prosperous on stock exchanges with slightly lower Commonwealth loan and debenture rates. He expected bank overdraft costs to ease and mining shares to rise where dividends are high, noting currency realignment and increased Japanese investment in Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Group Holdings Ltd
Melbourne
A. C. Goode
Commonwealth Loans
Eecate Securities
Goods
Australian dollar parity under Liberal and Country ministers
Economics takes a back seat to politics as Australia faces possible changes to gold parity. Three days of wrangling by Liberal and Country Ministers may decide whether to retain gold parity or devalue the Australian dollar by two to six percent. Market confidence falters as exchange markets stay closed and capital flows pause. If parity is retained, trade terms shift. if devalued, Australia would see export and import patterns tilt toward Japan while American demand decreases.
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Goode
Japan
United States of America
Western World
Australia
Mr Goods
Liberal and Country Party
Treasury
Reserve Bank
Austral
America
American
Australi
Aftrian
Australian dollar devaluation debate in cabinet discussions
The text outlines theoretical effects of moving the Australian dollar against gold and yen, arguing devaluation could raise export prospects for rural and mining sectors while raising production costs. It notes potential multilateral counter effects, risk of inflation, possible retaliation from the US and Japan, and Treasury views that devaluation may be temporary with limited real gains.
US demands for EEC concessions begin long negotiation
Brussels reports the United States and the Common Market started negotiations on trade concessions. The talks aim to cover several contentious issues and are expected to span into next month. Willan Eberle, Nixon administration trade chief, leads the US delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brissels
Reuter
United States
Common Market
Nixon
Willan Eberle
Union Steam Ship loss narrows for year to Sept 30 1971
Union Steam Ship Company of New Zealand posts a consolidated net loss of 841,512 for the year ending September 30, 1971, smaller than last year’s 1,924,315. The result includes subsidiaries Holm Shipping Canterbury Steam Tasmanian Steamers. Negotiations on prices and potential free trade plans loom into January. Also reports US dollar devaluation impacts and currency movements across London and Tokyo markets with mixed effects on other major currencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Comany
New Zealand
Nsamed
Fewland
Holm Shipping Company Ltd
Canterbury Steam Shipping Company Li
Tasmanian Steamers Pty Ltd
London
Japan set to lift export prices after yen revaluation
Export oriented Japanese industries plan price increases following a 16.88 percent yen revaluation. Toyo Motor Company notes US prices rise after removing import surcharge, with overall export price gains around 6 percent to other countries. Camera makers seek 18 to 20 percent raises, Toshiba cites yen float and staggered export orders for wider price ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Toyo Motor Company
Japan Camera Industry Association
Tokyo Shibaurm Electric Company
Toshiba
London market brief shows mixed moves and small shifts
A fragment notes activity in London as shares and commodities move modestly. No clear headlines or identifiable entities beyond generic market terms, leaving the exact instruments and events unreadable.
Large miners shielded from new US currency impact
MIM Holdings Ltd and other major Australian base metal producers face prices largely tied to London Metal Exchange. Contracts in sterling dominate, with some iron ore and coal shipments invoiced in US dollars. Chairman W Foots notes prices reflect global currency realignment and still favor dollarized receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MIM Holdings Ltd
London
Terday
W. Foots
Mt Isa Mines Ltd
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