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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 12, 1971

Page

5

IBM Australia Branch Leader Builds Canberra Operations

IBM Australia Ltd expanded to Canberra with a new Northbourne Avenue office housing the Government District Operation. Singleton, a sales engineer turned manager, directed trainee sales methods and large system work, including the TBM series and the Canberra branch’s role in IBM’s government and non government markets.

Canberra IBM Australia Ltd IBM Northbourne Avenue IBM Saaver New York Occu Singleton Russell’ Hill Sydney Seas Techonique Een R Singleton TBM To & Less Northbourne Avenues Iad Australia

W A Firm To Install System In Western Australia

Bell Bros Pty Ltd, a WA transport and earthmoving group with subsidiaries in air chartering, construction, quarrying and mining, to install an Andrew's Callens computer at its Guildford head office. Canberra branch history and a move to North Avenue are noted, with government ties and a ramp toward payroll and inventory processing for Western Australia operations.

Bell Bros Pty Ltd Michelin Tyre Distribution Guildford Canberra Industry House Barton MLC National Capital Development Commission North Avenue Gorton Singleton Nsw Taree Bool Sydney University Acsral Bell Bos Sect OU Aioe Through Service Bureau Australian Wool Commission Burroughs Ltd Melbourne Devel Australia Mission

No Payout From David Trend Companies

Neither David Trend Pty Ltd nor David Trend Constructions Pty Ltd has paid creditors or shareholders since liquidation began in August 1969. The firms, formed in 1968, show complex capital histories and a March 1969 equitable mortgage. Directors included J B Letterton and A G Tanner, with winding-up reported by liquidator T Pitt.

David Trend Pty Ltd David Trend Constructions Pty Ltd Com John Barrie Loiterton Jacka Crescent Campbell Andrew George Tanner Bamford Street Seai Richard Wladimir Leonard van Coeverden Judith Ray van Coeverden Jansz Crescent Griffith Tim Te Hira Kiwi Savige Street David Trend Con

Market for wool favours sellers at Sydney auctions

The Australian Wool Commission bought about 30 percent of the 10 920 sales offered at the Sydney wool auctions yesterday the first of the year. Japan the Continent and eastern Europe Britain and Australia mills supported the market for merino fleece rose and medium to strong wool dearer compared with Brisbane last year. Skirtings were firm and carding wool showed little changes for cross and comeback types were very firm versus Sydney levels last December.

Commission Sydney Japan Europe Britain Brisbane

GMH Holden hits record annual and December sales in 1970

GMH Holden's Pto Ltd reported record production and sales in 1970, with ex factory sales surpassing 200,000. Directors noted December figures were particularly strong, totaling 20,583 for the month, an annual rate of 247,000 and a 15.6 percent rise from the previous December.

General Motors Holden Pto Ltd Con

Why an increase in wheat quotas was advised

Australian Wheat Federation president Les Price told a Toowoomba press conference that bright wheat sales prospects and harvest shortfalls justify raising quotas by 10 percent to a total of 339 million bushels for Australia next season. He warned carryover stocks will be tight, depending on state quota fulfillment.

Australian Wheat Federation Federation Les Price Toowoomba Price Australia Victoria Nsw Queensland GMH Hancock and Wright Re Lang Hancock Ford Motor Company Perth 1 Australia Ltd Armco Steel China

Pilbara Option Mt Isa Leaders in Perth for Talks

In Perth, MIM Holdings officials Sir George Fisher and J Foots meet mining magnate Lang Hancock and possibly Western Australian Industrial Development Minister Court. The visit follows options taken by Mt Isa and Mt Goldsworthy partnerships on iron ore deposits McCamey's Monster and Western Ridge.

MIM Holdings Mt Isa Mines Perth George Fisher J. Foots Lang Hancock Mr Court Western Ridge Pilbara Mt Goldsworthy Iron Ore McCamey's Monster Hancock Prest' S Pesting Pty Ltd Wright Mecachosae Lid Goldsworthy Consolidated Gold Fields Australia Ltd Cyprus Mines Corporation Utah Development Com

Cement to raise offer in Brighton merger push

A. Cement to raise offer Adelaide Cement Hold also details a proposed bonus issue adjournment and extraordinary meeting. Directors intend to decide whether to implement the bonus as part of the Brighton merger bid with Lee. The notice signals a potential adjournment date to be set.

Adelaide Schroder Eae Ee Es Ings Ltd Brighton Lee Come Vious Corres Preyear Wholesale Mest Ltd

Poseidon at London Noon fetches 39 10

London market records show Poseidon trading at noon with price 39 dollars and ten cents. Traders note limited volume and cautious interest ahead of week’s auctions.

Triako Mines reports promising lead zinc assay in Queensland

Triako Mines NL with Placer Exploration Ltd reports promising drill results at the Layaie prospect in north Queensland. Hole 63A yielded a 17.5 ft interval with 22.74% lead 31.28% zinc and 8.85 oz silver per ton from 1 482 to 1 500 ft. Weighted 72.5 ft interval averages 10.1% lead 16.4% zinc and 3.8 oz silver per ton. Assays pending for deeper mineralisation. The McCamey’s Monster deposit lies 15 miles east of Mt Whaleback with Western Ridge near Mt Whaleback. Government review of Pilbara development may affect outcomes. Officials say deals are nonbinding and final plans depend on government decisions. Exploration timelines extend months to years.

Triako Mines NL Queensland Placer Exploration Ltd Mt Whaleback Mt. Whaleback Mr Court Hanwright and Goldsworthy McCamey

Cheynes Beach profits triple on record sperm oil demand

Cheynes Beach Holdings Ltd reports 1970 net profit of 304,329 dollars up from 100,362 in 1969 after a record sperm whale catch and strong world demand for sperm oil. The Albany Western Australia company notes the year ending November 30 marked its best catch in 19 years, with dividends of 37 5 a share.

Cheynes Beach Holdings Ltd Australia Cheynes Beach Albany Western Australia

Chinese altitude effects and 1968 69 profits noted

The federation moved to an extended market view under E Dick Alton while noting China would likely sustain slight higher net profit. Australia faced stockpiling cash flow adjustments with Tivahoday written off to mining development. Horwood Bagshaw and Simplex Ltd recorded profits with asset disposals contributing, shifting from prior losses to gains.

E. Dick Alton Subidhar Ae Gy Price Land Co Ltd China Australia Tralia Tivahoday Vam Ltd Capi

Uniroyal Chief Urges Tyre Import Legislation

Melbourne dispatch reports Uniroyal managing director R. A. Footer urging State and Federal laws to curb import and sale of extremely poor quality tyres at cut prices. He calls for tighter controls to protect consumers and the industry.

Melbourne Uniroyal R. A. Footer

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