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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 24, 1970

Page

4

Reckitt and Orlando to merge in Australia wine sector

Reckitt and Colman announces a merger with Orlando Group of Gramp and Sons to form a larger Australian wine and beverage company. Bernard Jones will chair the combined board. F Gramp retires after 70 years with Orlando but remains as consultant. The deal uses Reckitt shares plus cash, preserving Orlando as a top producer with Morris board joining.

Reckitt and Colman Bernard Jones Reckitt F. Gramp Orlando Esent Orlando Australia Gramp Cine Reckitt Australia Morris Rutherglen Vic Griffith Co. R K. J. Gramp Jones Charles Lawson Sabine Aeder A. T. Dix R. D. O'Grady Big Sister Foods Samuel Taylor

Meriton set for new records says chairman at first annual meeting

Meriton Properties Ltd chairman HO Triguboff told Sydney shareholders at the companys first annual meeting yesterday that the developer appears set for another record-breaking year. The remarks came as Meriton outlined its outlook for growth and property projects in the city and beyond.

Sydney Meriton Properties Ltd HO. Triguboff

Wales lends to society to aid home finance

The Bank of New South Wales Savings Bank Ltd agreed to loan $100,000 to the Queanbeyan Co operative Building Society No 11 Ltd. Queanbeyan manager Mr I E Tyr said profits after tax rose sharply as population growth drove demand for housing finance. Directors anticipate an 8 per cent interim dividend and note housing loan deposits remain strong.

Bank of New South Wales Savings Bank Ltd Queanbeyan Cooperative Building Society No 11 Ltd Queanbeyan Wales I. E. Tyr Fionally Australia

Meriton holds land for 18 months growth and prime sites

Mr Trigubolf outlined Meriton’s strategy to keep leadership in the field and retain land for development. Land for 18 months growth includes Bondi Junction Double Bay and Beecroft sites for units and Rockdale Miranda convalescent homes. Investments will hold convalescent home and commercial sites while awaiting subdivision parcels.

Meriton Bondi Junction Double Bay Beecroft Rockdale Miranda Trigubolf

Canberra MGICA launches housing loan insurance

MGICA announces an insurance form for organisations lending funds for housing ventures in Canberra. The move introduces low-deposit loan options and highlights a leading mortgage insurance group with assets over 222 million. Mr Procter opens MGICA offices in Canberra and is noted for long banking service including a former Reserve Bank position.

MGICA Procter Canberra Burns Phil Ipa Tee Co Ile Delfast Pty Ltd Gil Bank

Ronaldson Brothers plan Ballarat engineering sale and name change

Ronaldson Bros and Tipper Ltd aims to conclude negotiations within three months to sell its Ballarat engineering business, led by chairman J Miller. Shareholders approved splitting $2 shares into two $1 shares and moving the land to double nominal engineering activity. The firm will remain in Ballarat and negotiations continue toward a satisfactory conclusion, with the company renamed Mer hank Corporation Ltd.

Ronaldson Bros and Tipper Ltd Ballarat J. ©. Miller Miller BS Moon Merhank Corporation Ltd

Consolidated talks merge in Australian leisure life firms

Ronaldson plans to sell Leisurelife assets with $1 million cash conversion. J F H Stephens and Mayne Nickless discuss merger terms. F H Stephens targeted by TNT while directors urge shareholders not to sell. Notice of offer to F H Stephens expected today. Colortone Holdings to swap four million Minefields Exploration shares for five bowling company stakes.

Ronaldson Ballarat J. F. H. Stephens (Consolidated) Ltd Mayne Nickless Ltd F. H. Stephens TNT Mayne Nickless Sydney Melbourne F. H Brisbane Stock Exchanges Stephens al Pisany Adelaide Colortone Holdings Ltd Minefields Exploration NL Consolidated Exploraton Consolirated Exploration Indoor Bowling Australia Ltd Coburg Bowl Puy” Lia ‘al Vy «Ltd Moorabbin Bowl Pty Box Hill Bowl Pty Bowl Pty Ltd

Instalment credit rise in Australian retail finance

Instalment credit for retail sales by non retailer finance businesses in Australia reached 1,630 million in November, up from 1,618 million in October and 1,476.5 million a year earlier. Total finance to retail and non retail sectors stood at 1,946.8 million by end of the September quarter, with a population balance outstanding rising to 154 from 153 and 143 in prior quarters.

Australia Statistics Bureau

Australia building approvals fall in November totals

Australian Statistics Bureau figures show total building approvals falling to 252.1 million in November from 275.4 million in October. Seasonally adjusted data give 263.9 million for November, down from 266.3 million in October, with a noted seasonal decline around the November December holiday period.

Australia Statistics Bureau Seine Renanty Peridd

BHP and A and K form largest Australian cement group

The Broken Hill Proprietary Co Ltd and Australian and Kandos Cement Holdings Ltd have completed negotiations to form the biggest cement making group in Australia. Australian Portland Cement Ltd will take over Southern Portland Cement Ltd's cement activities, with Southern Portland receiving freehold assets and shares in Australian Portland. Southern Portland will hold 35 percent of Australian Portland, while 5 percent stays with A and K. A and K will also bid for Brighton Cement Holdings Ltd, strengthening their position as the nation's leading producer ahead of Blue Circle.

Broken Hill Proprietary Co Ltd Australian and Kandos Cement Holdings Ltd Australia Australian Portland Cement Ltd Southern Portland Cement Ltd BHP Howard Smith Ltd A. and Brighton Cement Holdings Ltd South Australia Blue Circle Group Southern Portland Australian Portland Southern

A and K and Southern Portland plan merger details

The agreement allows Southern Portland to lift its holding to 50 percent of Australian Portland. A and K and Southern will each appoint three directors, sharing control from merging. Australian Portland’s board includes E G Cutler, T K Duncan, W Howard-Smith, P M McCann, R N Oliver, and H D T Williamson. The new group will operate plants at Kandos, Berrima, and Geelong. Brighton Cement may be targeted by A and K via cash or stock bids, with potential acquisition outcomes and ownership implications.

A.D. Morrison Clo Perpetual Trustee Company Canberra L. H. Stokes Australian Capital Territory Department of the Interior 4Th Moor Electricity House London Circuit Canberra City Jol Southern Portland Australian Portland A and K Southern E. G. Cutler BHP T. K. Duncan Australian Iron and Steel W. Howard-Smith Howard-Smith P.M. McCann R. N. Oliver H. D. T. Williamson Portland Kandos Sydney Berrima Geelong

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