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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Feb 10, 1968

Page

6

Mining shares recover on Sydney and Melbourne bourses

The Week's trading on the Sydney Stock Exchange saw mining and oil shares rebound after two uncertain days. BHP closed at 18-55, up 5c, while Western Mining rose to 350-50 before finishing at 51, up 25c. Industrials gained with Union Carbide adding 30c to 7-20, amid a bonus issue announcement. Rodla rose to 175 following higher interim profits. tadrill eased to 1-20 after yesterday’s lower profilse.

Sydney Stock Exchange BHP Melbourne Western Mining Union Carbide Tadrill Rodla

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SHARE OPTIONS SHIFTS IN MT ISA MARKETS

Shares and options move across Mt Isa and Sydney trading floors with a mix of gains and losses. BHP timing, Oil, timber and mineral names appear, with prices and volumes showing volatile activity. Timor, Ravensthorpe, Ampol and Yam figures punctuate the extract.

London Prices and Market Ticker Amid Complex Listings

A terse London market update lists BHP at 18.78 with multiple cross entries including Melbourne and Sydney references. The quote references indices such as 2818.50 BH South S74 and various symbols like 432 minus 23e, 4.8 Misa 5200, and 7.70 in related entries.

London South

Capital Cities Forecasts Spark Regional Weather Notes

Weather map and forecasts across multiple locales show varying conditions. Strong winds and rain expected in some areas with rising temperatures elsewhere. Forecasts mention capital cities and regional stations with projected showers and cooler nights.

A G Sims raises payout and profit up

A G Sims Ltd reports higher profits and an increased payout for the year to June 30. Profit rose to 1,379,000 with a 25.2 percent gain over the previous year and a 32.4 percent rise in six months to December. Interim and ordinary dividends will be payable March 28. banks close March 4.

Albert G Meet Sims, Ltd Angus and Robe

Canberra TV Profit Slips Despite UK Seller Tie In

Canberra Television Ltd reported lower six month figures to December 31 amid complex ties with UK entities Angus and Rob Robertson Ltd and Canberra TV profit when including overseas subsidiaries. Directors maintained a 6 percent dividend payable March 29 as sales rose while profits and overall group results lagged the prior period.

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James Miller Holdings reports higher half year profits

James Miller Holdings Ltd says diversification boosted results in the December half year with sales funding profits higher than the prior period. Directors announce a steady 44 percent interim dividend payable March 22 and note the long term annual rate of 9 percent since listing in 1954 53.

James Miller Holdings Ltd

Commodities and Market Notes From London and Australia

Market brief covers copper at 649 pounds per 10 ounces and other metals with fluctuating prices. Sugar remains steady near 24 shillings despite very quiet trading. Wool sales in Australia rise with 123,700 bales offered across Sydney Geelong and Albany, with upcoming sales in Newcastle and Melbourne.

London Metal Exchange Making & Sr Boca Peleos Sydney Geelong Albany Eeasu Newcastle Gout ‘Bum Melbourne

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