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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 12, 1968
Page
2
King Island Scheelite Ltd reports a sharp rise in profit for year to October 31, reaching 1,262,885 amid much higher tungsten prices. Earnings from mining grew to 1,554,456 after depreciation and asset losses, with investments up to 146,843 as market value of holdings jumped.
Frank O Neill Industries and Clark Rubber Stores Ltd announce a Victoria based franchise to market and construct Frank O Neill method pools. Clark Rubber plans a dedicated division Frank O Neill Swimming Pools in Victoria as it expands in Melbourne and regional areas.
Netherlands Holdings Ltd is created to invest Dutch money in Australian shares real estate and insurance. A total of 12 million dollars will be invested in Australia by 1975 with a potential stock exchange listing after. The venture is owned by Nationale Nederlanden Insurance Group of Holland with global interests. Associated National Insurance Co Ltd, Sydney, becomes the initial local base and is sold to Australia Netherlands for ordinary shares.
Bliss Welded Products Ltd and its Lake View and Star Ltd unit report a net profit drop to 33,406 for the year ending last October 31, from 308,934 the previous year. The mining group shows earnings at 4.3 percent annual rate with depreciation and subsidy adjustments, and a revised tax figure of 4,560 reflecting prior period changes.
Thiess Holdings Ltd secured a contract exceeding 3 million dollars to lay a 290 mile high pressure natural gas pipeline from Roma to Brisbane. The job, let by Asvo, involves Thiess Bros Pty Ltd and its operating subsidiary with international partners. Work should start in March and finish by December, employing local and American welding experts.
Mr Camm expressed gratification that the pipeline contract went to an Australian company and that the Associated Group kept its Queensland base through its operating arm Mines Administration Pty Ltd.
The Supreme Court of New South Wales has not approved Landmark Corp Ltd schemes of arrangement. A further order has been issued against the rent company, clarifying procedural steps and forthcoming actions.
Trustees and executive directors of the Trustees and Agency Co Ltd project full year profit to June 30 at lower level due to special Melbourne expenditure. They indicated this yesterday as the reason for the revised outlook.
A damaged OCR fragment outlines Atomic Energy and WA mining interests. It notes a plan to ensure power for growth, export iron ore, and discuss Pilbara Ashburton development with Perth officials. Key figures include David Lilienthal, WA officials, and international energy advisors.
The listing shows numerous options and call prices across companies and regions including Cleveland, Oil Search, Gt Boulder, Longreach, and Exoil. Details include strike-like figures, premiums, and minimum deposits with many entries in the hundreds to thousands range, plus several months and percentage moves.
Readable fragment lists numerous company codes and figures for Brisbane sales industrials and mining lots. Entries include ACF 780, Allen 2708, Amare 27, Ampol 92, Boral 177 81, BHP 1420, CSR 435 8, Coles GJ 120, Thiess 458 50, Mt Morgan 644, Mt Isa 498 92, Cudgen 212 20, Hamersley 540 54, Metal Ex 320 30, Kath 523 5, Old Wool 17, QTY 100, Nth BH 750, and other paired values.
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