McEwans Ltd predicts higher earnings for year
McEwans Ltd, a hardware retailer, forecasts higher earnings for the year ending June 30 compared with 1967-68. Interim report says consolidated net profit for the six months to December remains at the same level as the previous period. Sales in the six months to December rose 5.5 percent. An interim dividend of 5 percent is declared and to be paid on March 1, with books closed February 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McEwans Ltd
Stock Exchange
McEwans
Paynter and Dixon Industries interim results slip
Paynter and Dixon Industries Ltd reports interim trading conditions in the first four months of the year were difficult. Capital was increased and sales lagged, but a four for one budget and a forthcoming bonus helped. Profit for six months to December 31 rose, and revenue for the period improved despite earlier weak months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paynter and Dixon Industries Ltd
Kwikasair presses Dunlop in Ernest Hiller bid clash
Kwikasair Industries and its unit Jeanette Underwear Mills Pty Ltd made a second cash plus share approach to Ernest Hiller Holdings, valuing the group at about 630000 dollars with 316800 Hiller shares owned. Dunlop Australia Ltd remains the original bidder with a two for 15 share swap. First Western Corp Ltd attracts Kwikasair takeover talk in Western Australia. Eric Dimshea says accepts slow as market activity shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Shapowloff
Kwikasair Industries Ltd Group
Jeanette Underwear Mills Pty Ltd
Dunlop Australia Ltd
Ernest Hiller Holdings Ltd
Ernest Hiller
Dunlop
Hiller
Jeanette Underwear
Kwikasak
WA Buser
First Western Corp Ltd
Melbourne
Eric Dimshea
Sydney
Project Mining reports nickel at Bullfinch
Project Mining reports nickel assays from the Bullfinch area in Western Australia near Kalgoorlie boosting investor interest. Cope Allman to receive about 3.3 million from its South African stake sale as directors forecast further sales from the group. Shares opened around 90 cents on the Sydney Stock Exchange with prices surging toward 1.60 then easing, amid a trading halt notice.
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Cope Allman
Austra
Ltd
South Africa
Project Mining Corp
Lid
Wickly
Up Ag
Sydney Stock Exchange
Cope Aliman Group
Engin l
Western Australia
Eas
de S
Southiuk
Costeans
Kalgoorlie
Southern Cross
Sydney Stock Fachange
Stoc Mining Board
Australia
Froe
Wane Tin Fiene UW
Rheem and Brambles explore Bulfinch mining project
Rheem Australia Pty Ltd pursues exploration work at Bulfinch Marble Brambles and Kalgoorlie with drilling and surface sampling. Nickel values range from 0.02 to 0.95 percent. surface assays reach 3.6 percent. A diamond drilling program began in January as directors discuss past quarter activities and public company plans.
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Rheem Australia Pty Lid
Bulfinch
Marble Brambles
Har
Kalgoorlie
Patti Roney
Brambles
W. J. Hol
Bulifinich Holding Croft
Queensland
Uniroyal expands stake in S A Rubber via private deal
Uniroyal Inc of Newsater has increased its holding in SA Rubber Holdings after a private transaction with Berry Investments Pty Ltd, gaining a controlling stake. Mr Lodge remains chair, with Footner taking a managing role, as governance shifts with the new holding and $1 million tyre factory planning under SA Rubber.
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Uniroyal Inc
Newsater
York
Ing
Roseshare
Berry Investments Pty Ltd
Usj
Baroup
Lodge
Chairie $A Rubber Holdings
M. R. Lodge
Mr Lodge
Mr R
Ollow- Footner
Inter-Ber Holdings
Denial of AML&F offer clarified by Truringa Australia Ltd
London AAP reports that Truringa Australia Ltd withdrew its offer for Australian Mercantile Land and Finance Company and clarified the denial of any joint statement. The AML&F company denies knowledge of the press release and asserts the withdrawal was based on market conditions and anticipated capital gains. Directors note potential future Australian opportunities amid South African market constraints.
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London
AAP
Truringa Australia Ltd
Australian Mercantile Land and Finance Company
Tsuringa Australia Hid
Australian Mercantile, Land and Finance Company
Tjuringa
Tjuringa Australia Limited
Australia Fellowships Seeker Notice Announces Applications
Applications for the Queen Elizabeth Fellowships are invited. Interested persons should obtain forms and the award conditions from the Secretary of the Queen Elizabeth Fellowships Committee in Canberra, the Official Secretary in London, or the Australian Consulate General in New York. The next round, to be announced in June 1969, closes March 2, 1969 at the Canberra address.
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Australia
Lnder
United Kingdom
Department of Education and Science
P.O. Box
Canberra City
Act
Australia House
Strand
London
England
New York
N.Y
U.S.A
Canberra
Gold dips as London price falls to 42 35
Gold prices dropped in London to around 42.35 US dollars per ounce amid currency moves and Paris bullion market activity. Bank of England actions and overseas trade rules influenced price, with analysts noting resilience despite speculation. France trimmed reserves as dealers adjusted rates and Lend Lease executives saw shifts in the week to January 9.
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London
Paris
Bank of England
Colin Moore
Canberra
Jop
Sterling
Civil
France
Civic Pty Ltd
Sa-France
A. C. Williams Sue
Moore
Don Sterling
Berra
New scheme to track sterling investments abroad
London reports a quietly launched scheme to monitor inward and outward sterling investments in the sterling area. The plan aims to aid balance of payments forecasts by detailing overseas holdings and trading in non sterling areas. It targets purchases of new issues, redemption flows, and market dealings for UK and overseas clients and could affect British investments in Australia, South Africa and Hong Kong.
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London
Sterling
Ita
Australia
South Africa
Hong Kong
Investment Bank of
England
Exchange Securities Control
Britain
Melbourne Co-operative Brewery Shareholders Report
Melbourne based Carl toe and Benne Boncetiess show steady 5 percent bastion dividend on March 7 after reporting profits in the December half year with Melb brewery as a main shareholder in the company.
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Melbourne
Frank O Neill Franchise Deal in Philippines
Frank O Neill Indus formed into a new company in the Philippines to operate a meat and concrete products franchise named FNSP Philippines. The move signals expansion and diversification as engineers and water treat specialists pursue a franchise with a group of Philippine companies.
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Frank O'Neill Indus
Thes Ltd
FNSP
Philippines
Water Treat- Inc
Frank O'Neill
Brooker profit up to pe and interim dividend
Frank ONeill Indus and Browker Hollings-Ltd report improved half year profit after tax of 57 219, up from 44 853 prior year. Directors announce 1 percent increase to 70 490 dividend steady, with interim payout due April 3 in Manila.
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Frank O'Neill
Fevtimiquies
Sydrey
Browker Hollings — Ltd
Ken Stephens
Frank O'Neill Indus
Steph
Sydney
Manila
Philippines
Stephens
Philippines Group
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E. Hiller
Bullfinch
Rheem
Uniroyal
S.A. Rubber
Aml&f
Commonwealth
Queen Elizabeth II
Photographers (Inc
Chris. Hudson & Company
N.C.R. House
Dickson
Minnett
T. J. Thompson & Partners
Moresby House
Caples & Telegrams
Brisbane
A. D. Meares & Bishop
M.L.C
Petrie Street
Yi Va
Investor's
Sitmar
Nuku’ Lalofa
Suva
Lautoka
NEW Post
Melb. Brewery
Brooker
Tom
Peete
Bele
Ogy
Woolley Street
Security Service In
Lombard Australia Limited
Lombard
Lombard Banking Limited
Lombard House
Bligh Street
Adelaide
Perth
Hobart
Newcastle
Wollongong
Liverpool
South Side
Beazley & Bruce Pty Ltd
Brisbane Avenue
Barton
Opposit Lawley House
Holden
Bellett
Viva
EH Holden
Hillman
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