Anzaas Report on Food Consumption Patterns
Economists led by G C McLaren of Monash University report that measuring food consumption in Australia is hindered by non economic factors. The study compares Australian intake with five Western high income societies and notes real incomes, prices and tastes shape patterns along with new products and health driven preferences. The Melbourne gathering marks Australia’s 6th annual conference with Sir Ian McLennan delivering the principal address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. McLaren
Monash University
Australia and New Zealand
F.H. —Gruen
Australia
Department of Agriculture
McLaren
USA
Canada
Melbourne
Victoria
Sydney
Ian McLennan
Broken Hill Proprietary Co
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Ampol Profit Decline Attributed To Price Margin Shortfall
Ampol Petroleum Ltd reports a drop in net profit to 5,044,011 from 5,860,226 due to margins under the price formula. Directors cite rising costs, strong competition, drought, and taxation impacts while noting a 9.8 percent rise in total petrol sales to 343,442,862 gallons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Ampol Petroleum Ltd
World of Business: Broken Hill iron output fluctuates across period
Broken Hill reports mixed iron and steel metrics with output varying by region. Port Kembla and Whyalla show shifts in ingot and pig iron production. Consolidated six month results indicate profit resilience, premium share issues, and plans for expansion including a $7.25 million superphosphate plant at Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
ACF
Shir
Melbourne
Jley Fertilizers Ltd
Cresco Fertilizers Ltd
Kent
Grace Australia Pty Ltd
W. R. Grace and Co
Newcastle
Whyalla
Portland
MLC Posts Record Life Assurance for Two Years
The Mutuel Life and Citizens Assurance Co Ltd reports record life assurance business for two consecutive years. Sums assured in the ordinary branch reach 290.4 million for the year to December 31, up 9.9 percent from 264.4 million prior year. Premium income rises from 7.699 million to 9.030 million. General manager A Fower notes record new business across Australia and New Zealand amid drought conditions and economic weakness, stressing life assurance as a sound investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Mutuel Life and Citizens Assurance Co Ltd
A. Fower
MLC
Deer
Wool market lifts as Royal Globe opens Christchurch sale
New Zealand wool market opens the 1966-67 season in Christchurch with Royal Globe Life Assurance showing strong activity. Lance Co Lad leads gains as premiums rise, with 34.8 million dollars in 1966 and an 11 percent opening impact, while New premiums jump nine percent and half-bred lines see steady demand across New Zealand and Fiji markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christchurch
Melbourne
Royal Globe Life Assur
Lance Co Lad
MKU rise brightens dull market
SYDNEY Monday Uranium stocks led a rally on the Sydney Stock Exchange as Mary Kathleen Uranium posted a 25¢ gain amid rumours a Japanese delegation may buy Australian uranium. Kathleen Investments rose 15? to 300 and Conzine Riotinto 8c to 5.24. BHP moved 2¢ to 6.54 as oil stocks showed life with Alliance Oil Australian Oil and Gas and Santos gaining. Heavy miners Mt Isa New Broken Hill North Broken Hill fell as falls outnumbered rises 96 to 92. Turnover declined with mining at 276,520 from 427.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Sydney Stock Exchange
Mary Kathleen
Australia
Australan
Kathleen Investments
Conzine Riotinto
BHP
Alliance Oil
Australian Oil and Gas
Santos
Consolidated Gold Field
Mt Isa
New Broken Hill
North Broken Hill
Dawson
Murray RI
Deering
Elders
Warta Falls
O'Connell
Cy York
Ode Sd
Interstate Oil
It Palmer
Pioneer Cone Longreach
Woodside
Pioneer Sugar A
Mining River
Sands J
Aberfoyle
Swan Brew Steamship
Tancred
Pacific Min
Tutt Bryant
United H
Ly Rism
Western Titan
Main rises and assets listed with names and numbers
A fragmented table lists entities such as Ampol and Eric with figures like 2 18 and 1-44, alongside references to APCM CRA Cement United Uran and related numbers. The scattered items include Ass Sec and Kath Invest, with obscure dates or codes interspersed.
Gas title deals for Vic and commonwealth exchange
Finance Esso BHP accept Vic gas titles and an additional one per cent overriding royalty payable to Victoria over the standard ten per cent. Development plans for Barracilla and Marlinfields proceed after finalized firmeries. Premier Bolte criticizes opposition as jealous. Marlin C I well tests soon, oil zone confirmation pending. Adelaide pipeline plan would start this year if approved and funded, linking Crd gealpH and Adelie with $35 million in construction.
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Victoria
Commonwealth
Holt
Henry Bolte
Marlin
Lakes Entrance
Adelaide
Crdgealph
Adelie
South Australia
Frank Walsh
Walsh
Canberra
GF Seaman
Commonwealth Treasury
Gold reserves regain ground after holiday dip
Sydney reports the Reserve Bank sees gold and foreign exchange holdings rising again after a Christmas New Year drop of 136 million. Proceeds from a US 25 million loan issued in December help rebuild the fund, though total reserves remain below the December 14, 1966 peak. The weekly banking review pins the dip on seasonal pullback following the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Reserve Bank
Sagif Im
Reserve
Fire Auto and Marine founder Savundra vows dole life
London Monday AAP reports former Fire Auto and Marine Insurance chief Dr Emil Savundra, who flew in from Rome, says he is broke and may go on the dole. The company collapsed last July leaving debts over five million dollars. He plans to meet Board of Trade officials on January 23 to discuss the collapse and asset questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
AAP
Auto and Marine Insurance Company
Emil Savundra
Savundra
Rome
Auto and Marine Insurance
Board of Trade
Fire, Auto and Marine Insurance Company
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Oes
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Ian Potter
Stock Exchange of Melbourne
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Perth
Stock Exchanges Finance Corporation of Australia Limited
AMP
Hobart Place
The
Bank of Adelaide
the Commercial Banking Company of Sydney Limited
E Swift & Co. Limited
Sia
Lou
Phos
E & N Wholesalers Pty Ltd
Badham Street
Dickson
Mee
Broken Hill
Shirley
Cresco
New Zealand
Lake Credits Co Ltd
Worthbourne Avenue
England
James Keiller and Sours Ltd
NZ Wool
Royal Globe
Cra
Kath Invest
United
Uranay
Amal Chem
AG Corp
General Arc
Ansettel
Aus
AMI
Rooy Hank Nsw
Berk Ira
Besser W
Caeser
Uty Carlton Brew
Carp
Centeney
Hay Strata
Gamiliner
Cret
Taubmans
Uran Dev
Main
Elec Ind
Fadale Fairymead
Fowler R
Gregg HP Rt Healing AG Hooker LI Hordern A
Leather Jones D
Kolotex
Larke C Lend Lease
Ludo JC
Macquarie
McDonald
Meagher
Mere Mur
Miller EY
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Vic. Gas
Stoneham
lewoNny
Hank Insurance
Misia
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