BHP offers 40 million in debentures to shareholders
The Broken Hill Proprietary Co Ltd plans a 40 million debenture issue for registered shareholders and debenture stockholders on February 16 aimed at funding offshore development in Bass Strait. Debentures mature in multiple series from 1968 to 1980 with varied interest rates and payment schedules, underwritten by Australian United Corporation Ltd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broken Hill Proprietary Co Ltd
Ecene
Besue Yesterda
Erin
Bass Strait
Mdler
Australian United Corporation Ltd
Jan Potter
Cal
Willl
BHP
Base Strait
Era
Esso
Australia
Gippsland
Industrial delays rise as 1968 antis days lost spread
Industrial disputes in Australia show ongoing postal strikes and metal trades wage movement protests. The graph suggests a broad rise across most sectors with working days lost increasing in several industries and foreseeing a large yearly total.
Bennett & Fisher Dividend Declared Amid Drought
Bennett and Fisher Ltd, woolbroker, declares interim ordinary dividend at 10 percent on 2.7 million surplus capital. Directors will split interim and final evenly, with payments on February 24 and books closed February 19 despite drought conditions across operating areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide Woolbroker
Bennett and Fisher Ltd
Minster cuts interim dividend amid profit downturn
Minster Ltd, carpet maker, slashes interim dividend to 5 per cent from 10 per cent after a downturn in profit for the half year to December. Full year profit fell, with sales and earnings below the prior year. Interim dividend due March 27 to shareholders on record March 12. Nicholas Aboud named a director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minster Ltd
RAI
iKal
Minster
Oilmen to Meet Oilmen Conference Opens in Melbourne
Some 500 delegates from all Australian States and overseas will attend the 1968 conference of the Australian Petroleum Exploration Association in Melbourne. Mr K M Horler executive director announced the event with Victorian Premier Sir Henry Bolte to officially open proceedings on March 18 at the Southern Cross Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Australian Petroleum Exploration Association
Sydney
K. M.horler
Association
Sir Henry Bolle
Southern Cross Hotel
iMarch 18
Speculation on WMC nickel plans for Kambalda project
Western Mining Corporation plans for a major Kambalda nickel operation in Western Australia prompt stock market talk. Brokers estimate up to 91 million dollars capital outlay over two years with half funded by shareholders and rest by loans. Proposed 20 000 ton refinery and four new shafts target ore output of 1.2 million tons annually within two years, with later expansion and smelting to metallurgy stages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kambalda
Western Mining Corporation
Stock Exchange
May
Sme
Leonard G. May
Kwinana
WMC
WA Govern
Stocks and Holdings launches 4.1 million bid for Australia Hotel
Sydney real estate developer Stocks and Holdings Ltd announces a new 4.1 million takeover for Australia Hotel Ltd. Directors quickly accept and recommend the offer, proposing cash and notes options for ordinary and preference shares. The move follows a prior bid and aims to deter rivals by fast action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Stocks and Holdings Ltd
Australia Hotel Ltd
Australia
Ste
Long listed Australian market figures across many firms
A dense OCR of Melbourne and Adelaide trading room figures shows numerous stock prices and percentages for Amcor, Aust Chem, BHP, Coles, Commonwealth Bank, and many others. The second room lists Adelaide street vendors and shopping houses, with brand names, dealers, and prices across sectors including hardware, motor spares, and groceries.
Savage River iron ore project to open in Tasmania
Australia advances a 62 million Savage River iron ore project in northwest Tasmania to export about 2.25 million tons of iron ore pellets yearly to Japan. Pickands Mather International leads development with five Australian insurers holding a 4 million stake. First shipment of 50 000 tons from Port Latta via a slurry pipeline slated for next month. Roy Hudson of Sydney spearheads the venture, optimistic of a future steel industry using Savage River leases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savage River
Tasmania
Japan
AMP
CML
Ee National Mutual
United Insurance
Kathleen Investmente
Ampal
Pickands Mather Co. International of America
Port Latta
Roy Hudson
Sydney
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United States
Barracouta
Marlin
Victorian
Tasmanian
South Australian
New South Wales
Act
Commonwealth Statistician
Bennett & Fisher
Nicholas Aboud
Aboud
Buckiinghams Holdings Ltd
Roma
Leonard G. May and Son
Stocks & H. New Bid
Canberra
Olympic
Allara Street
Adama Hbt
Adel
Barrett
Carptr
Carrier
Cudeade
Chamberlain
Cleckhin
Clyde Inds
Coal and Allied
Coles GY
Cot Sugar
Cmel Bank
CAGA
Comm Union
Comm Ind Tas
Inds
Conant Fonds
Che
Otainers
Chaulds Sh
Cox
Cust Cran
Davies
Dedda Cone
Prig
Dunlap
Dural Lends Li
Elden GM
Enronic
Email
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EZ Indy
Fed
Felt
General Credi TI
Georges
Gerrard
Gilas Kellie
Gordon Gotch P
Hardware
Mealing
Herald
Holland
Hooker LI
Humes
Hutton
Jac
Ictanz
Endest Eng
Sohn MB
Johna Perry
Jones David
Donee
Fourt
Kiwi
Eatytton
Luke KG
McKay
McPhers
Mayne
Nick
Miller Raw
Mindhilt
Minster I
Model Dairy
Moore
Myler
NZ Forest
ODE
Chersean
Peko
Permewan Wright
Petersvilie
Pioneer Cone
Preston Mera
Reed
Repco
New
Rethavens Alsa Scheeppes
Silverton
Slelmh HC
Sraith Howd
Steamuhies Trading
Stephens FH
Scramit
Sun Elect
Swan Arew
Tarax
TNT
Tooths
Valentine
Weh Genl
Walters
Tf Witke
Yiwertha
Palle
Ardlethan
Anni Dev
Cleveland
Conn Hoube
Adame Wm Ia
Adelaide St. Aldus
Allens
Cobartone
Cel Af
Sydoe
Cresco
Hom Lia
T Hank
Cuming Smit
Michae
Tanke Holt
Dennya Law
der TW Aly EA Criffee
el Mace
Enalyn Tsr
Fed Chem
Federal Wool
Fitwear
Frosen Food
Metro Credit
Lime AG
Smith Mitch
Telecasters
Southern Cross
Beet
Alcott F
Tas
TW Com
Them Je
Tinsley Fliza
Tomlinon
United Hold
WIA
Viscount Holts
Wan Col
Windsor Hotel
Woodmasque
York Motor Mew
ADD
Fem
Alliance
Dle Ra
Assoc Mineral
Acting
Beach
Emperor
Waste
Eas Pd
En Mineral
New Crumea
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Gil and Mineral
Planet Oi
Fiat Gold
Planet Metals
Aot
Ravenshoree
Timor
United Area
Ae Ia
Wam Ltd
Wattlerey
Western
Feko
Wallsend
aDie Norn Graken Hill
United Uraniem
Sunbeam Alpine Git
Lyneham Motors Pty Ltd
Wattle Street
Lyneham
Hudson
Civic Co-operative Permanent Building Society Limited
Eor Civic Gesparettosrmanence ‘Society
London
Pring, Dean & CO
The
Sydney Stock Exchange Ltd
Northbourne Ave
Canberra City
A. D. Meares & Bishop
Sydney Stock Exchange
M.L.C. Roildings
Petrie Street
Ord Minnett
T. J. Thompson & Partners
Morelay House
A.C
Cables & Telegrams
Orderley
Eldon
Brisbane
Lake Credits
Courtney Smith
Secretarial Club and Typing Service Pty Ltd
Alinga Street
Civic Tel
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