Preferential aid to Third World agriculture in UN plan
In Geneva a UNCTAD official said current generalised tariff preferences reach only about ten percent of developing country agricultural imports and four percent of industrial imports. He noted all prospective beneficiaries are operating the scheme as a new United program begins under UN committees.
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Finance Ministers Meet Over IMF Borrowing Increase
Western industrial nations failed to reach a common position on boosting IMF borrowing as talks split between industrial and developing groups. The interim committee of 20 ministers is expected to seek a consensus, while Asia, Africa, and Latin America negotiators push for a minimum plan to expand the fund and legalize floating exchange rates. Jamaica lifts ban on South African delegates for the IMF meeting amid apartheid opposition.
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Volvo opens new factory offering worker controlled pace
The Velvn automotive group opens a six hectare plant near Falkilsting Sweden costing 29 million providing a flexible mobile work system. Fitters form groups of two to ten, decide pace and breaks, with courtyards and greenery to improve morale while cutting costs.
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Brazilian farm plan in central Brazil and Japan pact
Tokyo reports a plan to establish a 0.01 hectare farm in central Araiia with Brazil to grow soybeans and maize. The plan envisions a development corporation with $43.4 million from each government and eventual expansion to 300,000 hectares, with output aimed at Europe. The final agreement was to be signed during Ernest Geiwel’s planned visit to Japan.
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Burmese gem mining bans tighten control near Mogok
The Burmese government with troops and officials replaced closes gatherings of more than five in Mogok to curb illegal ruby mining. Nationalisation and licence cancellations persist since 1969 era reforms, while the state trades rubies through a central corporation taking a share of proceeds.
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Closing Sydney Share Prices Drift Amid Mixed Trade
Share prices in Sydney traded mixed as traders weighed small gains and losses. Market activity appeared thin with several sectors retreating while others held steadier, leaving overall sentiment cautious.
Bankruptcies Rise in Japan Hit by Recession
Bankruptcies soar as small firms fail while major groups like Mitsubishi Mitsui and Sumitomo aid others. October unemployment tops 1.04 million, with many workers kept on under lifetime employment. Rehabilitation law aids few, critics say, as 12,000 firms closed so far this year and 1,317 in November set a postwar monthly peak.
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Melbourne market closes with mixed mining shares gains
A broad list of mining and allied stocks shows varied performance with firms like BRAT BREW and BHP trading across multiple sessions. Notable movers include AMI and Coles with mixed quotes, while offshore miners and domestic producers such as Santos and Santos 146 remain active in the close with several price points cited.
Last Sales Sydney Exchange ARO IND 19 and Mining Stocks
Readable OCR fragment lists listed securities on the Sydney exchange with prices and codes across sectors including mining, banks, and industrials. Names such as ANZ, BHP, Westfield, Myer, Tooheys, and Rio Tinto appear among many tickers and price quotes.
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Henry Jones Sells Tasmanian interests to Hobart firm
Melbourne announces Henry Jones 41XL) Ltd will sell its fresh fruit and apple processing and agency divisions to Clements Marshall Consolidated Ltd of Hobart. The deal, about 1.3 million, includes H Jones receiving 46 170 ordinary shares and Clem Marshall gaining influence on two directors. Nelson NZ reports Dr G J Williams will travel to Australia in May to receive the 1975 president's award from the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy for his education and editing work on Economic Geology volumes.
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Melbourne approves decentrised loan aid plan
Victoria officials moved to back a 13 million loan package aimed at bolstering local decentralised energy schemes. The policy seeks funding for community projects in Melbourne and surrounding regions, with a focus on renewable energy and infrastructure resilience.
Voters' Voice Store Warranty Woes Over Missing TV Bracket
In Macgregor, Mr I bought a colour television in September with a two year warranty but a back bracket to secure the aerial was unavailable. After repeated assurances and delays, the Canberra agent said serials had not been shipped for months. A bracket was finally arranged and delivered by December 17.
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