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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 06, 1972

Page

7

Ford car sales hit record in Australia market year end

The Farah Marte Company reported a record 92,588 passenger vehicle sales for 1971 in Australia, up 1.47 percent from 1970. Cortina and Falcon models led gains with Cortina up over 20 percent and new TC variants contributing. Ford's total 1971 passenger vehicle sales reached a peak, as the Falcon and Cortina lines posted strong results despite broader market uncertainties.

Keith Corti Horner Falcon Ned Bord Pest Sles Cole Falgon Tus Jd Bo Pep Cent Peer

Civic Permanent Co-operaine building society announces 1971 results

Peak year figures show record performance for Civic Permanent Co-operaine Society Canberra for year ending December 31 1971. Total assets rose to 15 million, loans advanced 6.6 million, savings balances over 4.1 million with 2404 new accounts, and government loan funds increased substantially from 4.6 million.

Cwie Co - Operaine Permanent Building Socrets Ltd Canberra Coie Permian Ent Boc. Kirby TMT SRS Allien A

Offer Accepted and Shareholders Weigh Response

Arthur Cocks contemplates a revised offer from Heoper Bee Industries for control of SHC. The deal seeks a majority stake at a set price, with directors noting the firm’s inability to meet obligations. Key shareholders Cr di Meggia and KOOR. Marks have decisions pending on accepting their shares.

Ypegtens Oof Arrhinir Hone Tyrevtorke Aay Sharehaldimes Petey Wwe Catfer Hi M Engineering Pty Ae Crlunde Muna Tg Company Linable Smong Dipenters Crdi Meggia Koor. Marks Edie G. A. Laureme Fomly

Improved outlook for Robe River iron ore project

The Robe River iron ore project reports a brighter outlook with stronger buyer interest, especially in Japan. Directors note rising pellet demand, potential new sales to Europe and other regions, plus ongoing investigations into furnace feed needs. A WA Mines Minister pledged permission for longer facility use, with present sales around 180 million tons largely to Japanese firms.

International Emery Ctains Japan Roche Rover Lee Robert Mr May Rohe River

Wapet wells plugged and abandoned

Wapet wells plugged and abandoned. Wapet chairman Me Slanies W. Totten said Wes Whie Porm Mo. 2 Well drilled to 7,726 ft and abandoned as a dry hole. Walyvering No 2 abandoned at 14,510 ft with no significant gas after testing. Preparations underway to move the rig to a new site near Walvering No 1. Seismic surveys underway in Cyingin area and east of Junen Raw. The Big Lake No 1 Well in Santos Ltd notes 9,750 ft casing set. service rig to test lower Gidgealpa sands. Directors may proceed.

Wapets Me Slanies W. Totten Wes Walvering Cyingin Junen Lake Preston Barrow Teland

Weather Report Signals Wide South Coast Thunderstorms

Fragmented OCR labor with scattered weather notes across Australia. It references showers and thunderstorms, clearing mornings then gusty changes, with ice pressure over southern areas and heavy downpours in places like Nowra and Parkes. Mentions regions including South Australia Western Australia and central highlands with variable temperatures near average to above.

Fremont South Australia Western Australia Pelverina Matt Ensterly Will Nowra Ram Menmbula Airport

Canberra Times Radio and Weather Schedule Snapshot

A fragmented page shows Canberra radio listings, news blocks, and a weather summary. It notes temperatures in the southeast and average conditions across regions with rainfall figures and multiple district rainfall records.

Unclear Market Snippet With Fragmentary Phrases

A jumble of terms appears to reference share options London Poseidon and various unclear items. The readable fragments include prices, product names, and stray proper nouns, but no coherent event or context. The text remains largely indecipherable and not tied to a concrete news item.

Weather Forecast Fragments From Unclear Local Text

Partial weather notes indicate easterly winds and possible local showers with thundershowers overnight. Mentioned are very warm temperatures, risk of fire, and gusty or variable winds. some lines reference Melbourne and Eden High with highs near 95 degrees.

Serley Griff Cme Sean Besivhean Heh O'R' Ad Eden High Bow Hamid

International loan backs Seltrust mining expansion

W A Nickel of ORE National Bank joins an international syndicate to lend about £10 million to Selection Trust for general corporate purposes. Selection Trust, parent of Selcast Exploration, holds nickel areas near Spargowilie in Western Australia and west of Kalgoorlie while backing Western Seland and Mt Newman iron ore projects. The syndicate includes Bank of Commerce, Lloyds, Bolsadger, National Westminster Group, and others. The NBA has prior ties to the syndicate and through Chase NBA Group Ltd plus Burns Philp and International Trustee Co.

National Bank of Australasia Selection Trust Arenfe Bank of Commerce Lloyds Bolsadger National National Westminster Group London Selcast Exploration Ltd Agnew Kalgoorlie Chase Nba Group Ltd Burns Philp and International Trustee Co

Clonmore Bidder Backs Away After First Come Offer

Stanley Watkin and Son revealed Clonmore Investments Ltd undecided on future steps after the failure of the first come first served bid. The broker noted the bidder may consider a takeover if market conditions and shareholder interests align, while stressing discussions were informal and non binding.

Bickler Clonmore Investients (Australia) Ltd Stanley EF Watkin Melbourne Ciock Exchange Esterday Melbourne Fani Ity Iis Stanley F. Watkin Ime Ufer Stanley FE Watkin Clanmore Teadh Apcent Opera

Special Lowes meeting in Sydney to discuss four-for-one share and dividend

Lowes Ltd convenes an extraordinary general meeting in Sydney on January 24 to approve a four-for-one share issue and a dividend from freehold property revaluation reserve. Shareholders will vote on these proposals and related actions.

Lowes Ltd Sydney Ems GLU Australia

IMF allocates SDRs to complete initial three year program

Washington reports the International Monetary Fund announced an allocation of 52.91 million SDRs including 42.49 million in special drawing rights to finish its initial three year program. The move aims to boost liquidity in international payments and reflects the IMF’s efforts to stabilize global transactions in the paper elite era.

Washington International Monetary Fund IMF

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