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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Feb 23, 1968

Page

3

Stock Exchange Prices Mixed Across London Wall Street and Melbourne

Reported gains and losses across major markets with MNex and Sydney exchanges posting rises while Melbourne shares show strength in mining and manufacturing issues. New listings Petroleum Securities and Rex Aviation opened strongly with Petroleum Securities closing higher on debut. ICIANZ and Wirwthend fluctuated amid debenture news.

Stock Exchange London Wall Street Mnex Iran BHP Tradae Washiloyane Sydney Sinck Exchange Mort Petroleum Securitien Rex Aviation Petroleum Securities Melbourne McPhersons

Market tickers drift as prices rise slightly

A brief market note shows minor gains with some stocks edging higher after early trading. Investors monitor indexes as prices move around small percentage points, with no major shifts reported in this session.

Share Options and West Coast Stock Activity Report

Fragmented OCR shows calls on H. Jones and various brokers with prices and quantities. Sydney Stock Exchange activity lists GRA calls and multiple entries with prices around 11.70 and 8.10, including numerous sums and figures in a chaotic jumble.

H. Jones Dementh Walls Boulder St Boyar Bree Dementh Eile Amal Pat Ale Gleveland Cleveland Diland Mines Timor Erwanth Pute Sigar Valley Sydney Stock Exchange Jementh Domenth

London Prices and Market Update from AAP Press

London market prices and compiled quotes from various entities show mixed movements. The report lists commodities and stocks with figures such as 519.63 for BHP and 4 Oa a arr dor se, reflecting currency and regional pricing fluctuations across firms like Condon Mare Melia and Hampton.

London Inlentale North Kalg Australan Aupetatod Press

British Tobacco profit rises 17.5 percent in year to Oct

British Tobacco (Australia) Ltd reports net profit up 17.5 percent to a peak 8.77 million for the year ended October 31. Chairman Mr Foley says despite some adverse factors, management remains cautious yet sees future opportunities. Higher sales and investment income boosted earnings. dividends and provisions feature in the review.

British Tobacco (Australia) Ltd Eurepany Acish Tobacco Bonn Ec Effeelive Ein Mrevin Foley Fos Amu Assuett Ion Financ Gomdwill O. Wills

Industrialist to visit Australia from Britain

Industrialist Ankur Bryan, chairman of Josiah Wedgewood and Sam Lig, will arrive in Australia soon to meet with leading figures in manufacturing pottery and chinaware. The visit aims to discuss trade, investment, and collaboration opportunities in the Australian market.

Ankur Bryan Josiah Wedge ‘Wood Sam Lig Brritain Heaskrown Ian Tacturers Australia Jon Htee

Rivalry for rich Celebes nickel deposits

Indones ia government eyes major mining contracts in 1948 as foreign investors show keen interest in Celebes nickel and bauxite reserves. Competing firms include US Kaiser, French Societe Le Nickel, and others planning offshore and onshore concessions, with a Ferra nickel plant envisaged in Indonesia and ALCOA tied to survey near Sumatra. Political complications slow progress.

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Japanese firms seek Indonesian bauxite as supply ties expand

Japanese interests led by Sumitume Showa Denke and Nippon Tani Metal aim to lift bauxite exports to 1,800,000 tons over 1958 to 1970 from existing mines. The firms, among limited Japanese concerns seeking raw materials, plan to establish a stake in Indonesia as a potential metal resource source per official comments.

Sumitume Showa Denke Nippon Tani’ Metal Cou Nce Show ‘Ng Indonesia

Melbourne Main Room Sales and Profit Rise in Report

Melbourne sales and credit profits rose as MERC reported improved turnover. Sydney based hire and financial figures showed gains with profits lifted after turnover, while directors cited capital measures and a 1967 to 1969 growth trajectory.

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