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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 06, 1968
Page
7
Bruck Mills reports improved earnings and high forward orders as interim dividend details emerge. Net profits for the year to December 31 are projected, with comparisons to 1966 earnings and the 8 percent interim payout. Directors note strong forward demand and sustained profits.
Tableland reports a recovery with maintenance planned for the main facility. Production will pause late March for about three weeks as upgrades, shelling, and equipment installations proceed. Directors warn of a temporary impact on output and advise timing details once fixed.
A new Sydne County Council building features black arinile panels described in the accompanying article. The facility includes modern parking and space for council vehicles, signaling a shift in local infrastructure and administration.
A fragmented report describes a Gulf of Papua offshore gas test by Phillips Aus, Glomar Conception, and partners. Drilled to about 6 000 feet with indications of gas flow and a potential large discovery, though earlier wells were abandoned. Tests at Port Moresby area involve multiple companies including Australian Superior and Arco Lith.
AML will issue ordinary shares at par to overseas groups including Leyland, American Motors, Fayola and Toyo. Terms were not revealed. The issue aims to raise funds, with capital from about 3.6 to 5.4 million pounds implied, as the group seeks expansion and new equity partners.
Assoc Min higher profits before tax for December year as directors note strong sales. Leyland and American Motors plan stake increases and options tied to convertible loans. Investment could aid exports to Australia subject to Japanese approval. An overall restructuring aims to fund growth via equity shifts and new capital.
Krate Hotaings ad Indy reports higher profits for Products'Corp. of the U5. Directors raided yesterday after reporting year earnings at 69 million, up from 66 million the previous year. Profit gain is attributed to improved material costs and toll reductions.
A new heat on formulating concrete mix protects exterior concrete panels against grime and smog. The precast panels, using Black Matrix cement, undergo extensive testing and await production. The two-storey to five-storey complex on George and Bathurst fronts will house 1,600 personnel with bases, walls, and a tower section featuring flat-plate construction. The project, led by Wy Yuncken and Archie Construction, aims for completion near April next year and includes space for vehicles and staff facilities.
The Victorian Government awarded a prize to an office complex chosen from hundreds of entries for its design. The winning project featured extensive in situ lertazzy and ceconemic and slouework integrated into its architecture.
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