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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Feb 20, 1968

Page

7

Theatre limits designer's sets for Tanhauser in Canberra

London based designer Kawell arrives in Australia to craft stage images for the Pruni's pen on of the opens. He criticizes Canberra Theatre as too small for modern scenery and says sets will be cut down. He plans further work in Sydney and New York after Canberra engagement.

Agian Saewell Elizabethan Trust Opera Company Canberra Pruni Australia Iran Canberit Tanohanser Nery Father Solmir Rowell

Water Follies Delight Crowd at Night Show

A lively water pageant dazzled spectators with illuminated outfits and dynamic diving displays. Performers in luminous costumes swam and danced as music and comic sketches accompanied the aquatic acts. A large audience enjoyed a sequence featuring a striped neck to knee costume, while acts by Griffin and Dick Burgess impressed amid the festive lake setting.

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New shows reshape ABC prime time in 1970s lineup

The article surveys ABCs Monday to Tuesday prime time shifts with Hepioe pad Son and The Garnelis leading into Panorama and other current affairs slots. It notes Alan Whickers old format, evolving audience tastes, and previews George and the Dragon and a new housekeeper plot with Miye Gabris, aiming to boost viewership on the ABC network.

Dew Martin Bob Sond Alan Whisker Gs Welles James Stewie Juliet Prowse Ding Ining Adam Alan Whicker Haight Ashbarry San Francisco George Wwarned Fm Inia Mive Gabrische Boigon ABC

Silver crafts exhibition opens at gilded can tale

An exhibition of silver crafts and related artworks opens tonight at the Can fale gallery. The event features pieces by Arma Somnriscne Awe and others including Sir Lawrence sfans, with works from Melntyre and Alexander Matenteh. The show runs Thursday to Sunday with batik prints and handwoven cloths on display.

Arma Lawrence Sfans Punter Saat Melntyre Dept Jery Erna Amundh Ima Eit Ktown Alexander Matenteh Indasesai Ahnstenlim Lonony Taulensstinon Paris Ken “York Fanboy Susteritay Quenon Arex Wiewine Times Ball Iham

Steel output varies across months and plants in 1967

Production figures from Broken Hill Pty Ltd show December 1966 output at 318,481 fins, with January 1967 rising to 31,840 tons. Newcastle and Port Kembla deliveries are cited, including 163,684 tons in December and other last month totals. Quarry materials and iron foundries also noted, with iron ore and limestone figures listed.

Broken Hill Pyty Ltd Newcastle Jane Enanth Port Keenbla Fenoinicars Ain

Braemar Interim Report Shows Profit Decline

Braemar reports lower full year earnings due to higher material and iron costs. December half year results show a profit of 280,845 dollars, with 12 months expected at similar level. Dividend remains payable March 18 while the company expands into hot water appliances and industrial valves.

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Mangrovite Recovery Figures in Mangrovite Toduatrion Ltd

Mangrovite Toduatrion Ltd staged a 43 per cent recovery from 595,275 to 350,605 in the year ending December 31. The company’s notes show slumy from SSB in the following year, with Essievale moving forward from 11.6 per cent to 0.0 per cent after adjustments, and then from 1.2 per cent to a higher level.

Mangrovite Toduatrion Ltd Aqhiipmant Miker SSB Essievale Sthead Ileng Selir Enllers

Brownbuilt profit eases amid takeover talk

Brownbuilt profit eases as the group reports weaker demand and rising costs. The company notes a lower year on year dividend and outlines steps to fund capital needs while a possible takeover by John Lysaght influence weighs on strategic outlook.

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Nylex profits and dividends rise with 1967 peak figures

Nylex Corporation Lic, a large plastics group, reported an earning rate rise with 17.8 percent on ordinary capital and 16.6 percent on prefordinary in 1967 as profits peaked in 1966. The firm cited divisions under ICIANZ and noted new projects, with 1967 dividend developments and higher turnover amid acquisitions and cost changes. Australia’s February 2 1968 unemployment count stood at 96 213 or 1.9 percent, with 46 622 unfilled vacancies, reflecting seasonal and industry factors as ministers discuss labor trends.

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Century Battery div raises stock dividend and rate changes

Century Battery announces a stock dividend of 0.74 percent and a 13 percent interior line, with a 20 percent exterior line. The interim dividend is payable March 7 and books close March 14. Local and export sales remain strong with positive six month prospects. directors express optimism.

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New Chevron Sydney Ltd Debenture Repayment Plan Update

New Chevron Sydney Ltd outlines a debenture repayment schedule with 64 percent of principal due March 8 for holders on March 4. Forecast total repayments aim near 70 percent, following earlier partial payments linked to Ally venture and Merch group. Directors project capital redeployment and a possible 10 percent stake adjustment, with depreciation noted and interest steady.

Chevron Sydney Merch Vrans Group Angual Queensland Thomas Ion

Australian book publishers face printing cost decline and profits drop

An interim report shows Australian printers and publishers hit by a slump in printing costs and weaker demand. The half year profits are pressured by lower revenue and rising wage and input costs, with some banks tightening debt and a cautious outlook on Asia-linked print sales.

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