Takeover Bid Hidden From Mark Foy's Shareholders
Directors of Mark Foy's Ltd Sydney retailer rejected a takeover offer without informing outside shareholders. The article notes a A$140,000 loss previously and a 24 percent rise in the stock as shares reached a record interim dividend. The report contains garbled wording but centers on the bid being kept private and the company’s fluctuating profits and dividends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Foy’s Ltd
Sydney
Apt
Sccland
Transport takeover and rising earnings reported
A fragmented transcript cites Mayne Nickless and Devonport terminal plans amid a proposed offer to acquire PATL. Interim dividends rise, earnings double, and a joint venture with Dunlop Britain is discussed. Directors note confidential discussions and a steady market rise in share price.
Japan US coal project moves forward
A joint venture between Utah Construction and Mining Co of the United States and Mitsubishi Shoji Kaisha of Japan is shaping a large scale coal development plan in Queensland aimed at exporting to Japan. Mitsubishi confirmed the talks yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
AAP - Reuter
Queensland
Japan
Utah Construction and Mining Company
United States
Mitsubishi Sjoji Kaisha
Mitsubishi
Record profit for Philip Morris Australia Ltd
Philip Morris Australia Ltd, cigarette maker, lifted net profit from 1,254,234 to a record 31,484,039 in the half year to December 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Morris
Australia
Ashmore Well and Woodside profits amid market shifts
The report notes Ashmore Well at 10,1L66ft with output figures and a rise to profit as Woodside partners report gains in the Timor Sea. Details describe depreciation provisions for the managing director and a 12 percent baseline, with mention of Burmah Oil, Shell, BP, and Philip Morris expansions. Belvedere filters and new market tests are cited as strategies for steady growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashmore Reef
Fawke
Woodside
Sistor Inclarell
Ntecie
Lakes Entrance
Oil Co
Burmah Oil
Shell
Philip Mor
Investi
BP Vis
Miurlboro
Alpine
Goloee
Meatworks profits lift eyed as Melbourne Co-op holds dividend
Melbourne Co-op reports steady interim profit for the six months to December 31 with a proposed interim dividend of 5 percent and an unchanged final, hinting at a peak result for 1967 68. Directors expect higher six month sales and profit with costs steady and wages rising. Books close February 16 and the dividend is payable in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tle
Mace
E. Smith Ltd
W. E. Smith Swan Portland Cement results and dividend notice
W E Smith Swan Portland Cement Ltd reports a six month earnings rise to December 31 with interim dividend up to 6 per cent payable February 29. Full year payout increased to 124 per cent, directors cite steady cement sales and solid lime gains. Books close February 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swan Portland Cement Ltd
Massively Dense Melbourne Market Figures in Broad Listing
A sprawling OCR readout shows varied Melbourne market figures and entity codes across stocks, bonds, and commodities. Names like Adel Cement and Aust Motors appear amid lists of prices and percentages, interspersed with numerous company and product codes, quantities, and shorthand indicators.
Canberra's Twin Engine Air Service Offered
This concise description introduces a sophisticated twin engined shorter air era craft seating up to six passengers and cruising at 200 mph. It emphasizes day or night flight in any weather and notes the service originates from Canberra with limited availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Mineral exports could be worth 1000 million a year
Australia’s export earnings from minerals were forecast to nearly reach 1000 million dollars annually within five to six years, speakers said in London. Keith Harding noted spectacular mining advances, long-term iron ore contracts with Japan, and oil and gas development boosting import replacements. The report highlighted Japan relations and future growth in mineral industry demand and oil production projections into the 1970s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Australia
Royal Society of Arts
Harding
Moonied and
Alton
Queensland
Barrow Island
Western Australia
Commonwealth
Australia December imports total 206.7 million dollars
Total imports into Australia in December last year were valued at 206.7 million dollars. The figure reflects nationwide import activity for the month, highlighting the level of outward trade and economic conditions across sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Moomba 7 reaches 9647 feet in Delhi Santos test
San tos directors reported the Delhi Santos Moomba No 7 evaluation well reached 9647 feet. During the week a drill stem test from 9350 to 9447 feet flowed at 82000 cu ft per day. Drilling and testing continue. The Delhi Santos Tinga Tingana No 1 was spudded on January 31. The OD E National T-20 rig continues testing on Moombs No 6 field evaluation well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santos
OD & E
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mayne Wickless Ltd
Arefer
Girdlestone
Cransport Pty Ltd
Devons
Giordon
Blackwater
Aredl
Ili
Ital
Urea T Saat
Shin
Bua Wlegelet
Devonport
E. Holt
Mayne Nick
Dunlop
Britain
Dunlo
B. Harper
Central Queens
Offland Coal Associates
Jeer
C. Praser
Zealand
J. C. Guest
Ei Srey
Esince
Corine Coal
Kellam
Merly
Ashmore
Belvedere
Bourne
Pawke
Patria Street
Canberra City
Lake Credits Co Pty Ltd
Worthbourns Avenue
P.O
Anberra Credits Pty Ltd
A. D., Meares & Bishop
Sydney Stock Exchanges
M.L.C
Petrie Street
Ord Minnett
T. J. Thompson & Partners
Sydney Stock Exchange
Moresby House
C.T
Cables & Telegrams
Orderley
ELDON
Melbourne
Brisbane
Telonhone
Ay Bevel
Civic Co-operative Permanent Building Society Limited
Nye
Reall
Bulet
Seem
Meatworks
Swan Cement
W. E. Smith
PB. D. Walker Ltd
Byron Bay
Anderson Meat Industries Ltd
Anderson Meat Packing Co Pty Ltd
Northern Rivers District
J. Fielding
Cer Land Co Ltd
Carton
Ad and Printing Group
Jose
Byron BA
Restaurateur Cahills
Holdings Ltd
Cahills
Adams
Herbert
Adel Team
Amal Chem ¢i
Artal Wirchess
Arapol XO
Anse. Troms SR
General Credits
Gon- Arc Inds
Assne Palpjoral
Inds
Georges
MELM
Ris
Gerrand
Gibson Kelne
Auet
Aus
Blues
Mute
Tank
Bell
Bradford
Holt
Brambles
Incint Eng
Brower Jennings AW
John MA
Hulk
Mrock Mite
Johins Perry
Jones
Muens
Mavid
Jones Henry
Philp NT
Konrl
Kelvinatar
Leizhton
Lempriere
Altuke KO
Lysasht
Cascade Brew
Alfred
Cockburn
Markow Julius
Manitamg
Colin Rens
Colesens
Col Sugar
Milter
Mindell
CAGA
Commelya
Minster Unt
Talon
Maore M Ry
Consol
Moran
Caro
Comedl Ptoeris Phillip Af
Myer
Jane
Mauttiom's
Dares Coop
Deu Anes
Turing
Mank
NES Hold
Edmenia
Ekters GM
Mylex
Olympic Rt
Fztats
Batersong Ai
Peko
Enitfa
Transport Dey
Travelodse Aust
Tomer Tels
United Packages
Vou
Geperano
Waltons
Waits EA
Wilke and Co
Woolworthy
TIS
Wormald
Wellin Enxngest
Younghuthane FE Pines Whertovte
Amnol Prolor
Astor Ayer Oil
Continental
Assoc Freney
Anat Oiland
BH South
Cleveland
Cammenwoestin Adin
Evans
Macquarie Bieast Feameries
Hamerstey
Marrickwille
Art Beaty
Milachaelly Hugsey
Hill
Tnter- Quin
King Felund
F. Mutual
Mineclinn
Mat Dale
Oliver Wdarey
Henry
Plerey George
Prein
Sofa
So Qee Oaer
OM Search
Sure
Ioe
Renan Enison Hi
Spotess
Westilt
Stokes Lin
Sinfl
Uwind
Han
Taubbmans
Tomlininn
Transpec
Tramsweat
Vin
Vie Onarrle
Voodgan AU
Abel Loman
Wren
Adel Cement
Adelaide
Webi Ms
Albury
Wile Toe
Awridgeeay
Tyff
Alcs
Allens Confeet
Alliance Holt AS
Allied Mk Mining
Alliance New
Nourse
Besser Wpac
Bia Listering
Kathleen Inv
Makistens
Bowlinel Say Say
Det AD
Leral
Pim
Lark Robber
New
Chmon Paupaun
Parinoz
Irek
Coffer Allan
Peirony
Planet Ol
Collie
Col Gas
Planet Metals Toles of
Connor
Crestknit
Chronks
Queensland Mines
Deliver
Ceoshy Win
Cuming Smithisso
Ravensthorpe
Currie and
Timor
United Danks Holl
Uran
Uran Dew
Easywear
el Webb
Elluiran
Ensirnlass
Watlic Gully
Western Queen
Fis Corp
Fleetways
Fowler
Goulburn TV
Bunny
Hanines
Lolon
Grace Bros
Grey
Ealia
Huckson
WMC
Interstate
Woods
Intercol
Motors
Lanray Inds
Mernid
Jones Davie Jv Latee
Launder
Levla
Waralcorde
The
Aero Commander
AIR Services
Canberra Airport
Hox
Keith Harding
Australian High Commission
Victoria
Dee
Moomba
Queanbeyan
Carwoola Street
Moti Evalates
Woolley Street
Dickson
Beazley and Bruce Pty Ltd
Ray McDonald
Gary Vardy
Mator
EJ Helden Ltd
Reed
Volkswagen
Lonsdale Street
Breddon
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!