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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 19, 1971
Page
8
Statistics from the Australian Banking Association show major trading banks in Australia reporting deposits rising to 36,943 million, up 177 million from the previous figure. The gain, the largest on record, is attributed to government financing and advance payments, with December figures beating the prior month.
Peko Wallsend Ltd, a copper and coal miner, declares a net profit of $3.7 million for the half year to December 31, marking its first half-year profit figures. Directors note tax adjustments and depreciation rules affecting exploration costs. A 15 percent interim dividend is planned for April 6 to shareholders. Production figures for the 14 weeks to December 18 show copper, gold, and tin outputs, with expected uplift in the second half due to higher production and lower copper prices anticipated to improve margins.
MIM Holdings Ltd expands diversification by entering a uranium project in New Zealand with Larpentaria Exploration and Buller Uranium. The venture targets the Nunhuan prospect near Jacksons Bay, amid broader efforts to broaden earnings beyond Mt Isa copper and zinc. Officials note preliminary exploration, with no reserves or grades yet defined, as the group pursues multiple exploration programs and potential iron ore and other assets.
Rex Aviation Holdings Ltd the light aircraft distributor has been placed in receivership by the National Bank. Receivers H W Grow and No Re Oliver of Marsons Anderson and Coup tell of discussions with the bank and the Rex directory. The year end was extended to June 30 1969 with profits overstated due to a coding error in aircraft pricing. The founder and former chairman of Rex Aviation was honored at the annual meeting.
Southern Cross Ex planation NLU reports markedly increased copper reserves at its Flinders Ranges project in South Australia. Directors say the warterly report to Deve for TR exceeds 18 million dollars, with grade around 12N per cent. The company plans sinking and exploratory shaft work, improvements to facilities, and near-term drilling at old mines and new sites. Tassman Minerals NIL seeks a high grade copper prospect in Queensland with potential open-cut production.
ARC Industries Ltd declares a lifted interim dividend as profits surge for Sugar Miller amid takeover chatter. Strong half yearly results show higher profits, substantial net income, and a boosted payout to shareholders despite historical depreciation and tax deductions.
London noon report shows Pro Insurance Company Ltd posting a new record of 5.6 million dollars for last year, up 17.2 percent from prior year. The gain reflects stronger business activity and market demand.
The general manager Mr R Levey said the company, Computer Dynamice Ltd, reported premium income of $201.6 million for the year ended June 30, with an 11.3 percent rise and plans for expansion. Directors expect data bank development and microfilm ventures to boost results, while Australian policy holdings and investments by Wilke and Co Ltd influence the earnings outlook.
The company decided to divide its $10 million capital into 6.3 million 50 cent shares and 127 million unclassified 0 cent shares, with $100,000 in preference shares. The directory authorizes up to 500,000 $1 preference shares.
Computer Defences Corporation of Los Angeles, affiliate of CSA, wins contract to develop a computer programme for centralizing Kennedy Airport traffic. The system will manage aircraft flow across runways and taxiways to improve safety and efficiency for passengers and cargo at New York's major air hub.
Abbott, Canberra's long-established independent computer service bureau manager, built the Canberra Computer Centre into a notable hub amid a youthful local industry. The piece traces his role, the firm’s expansion, and partnerships, highlighting early installations like a 100-processor system and the center's adoption of new series in the late 1950s.
Mr Douglas F. Batson has been appointed country manager of Jala processing services in Australia and New Zealand region, based at the regional head office in Sydney. He previously joined IBM in Melbourne in 1948, later holding multiple posts including Sydney branch manager and Australian sales manager before recent assignments in Paris and returned to Australia in a senior role overseeing data centre services and information rewards divisions.
A California educator Dr Frank Yet unveils a computer programming course at Pasadena City College emphasizing non mathematical compiler languages like COBOL and FORTRAN. The system uses a Burroughs 3800 setup to generate lesson decks, process assignments, and track student progress for faster, more accessible instruction.
D Langridge of CSIRO's computing department delivered a paper at the IEEE conference on Pattern Methodologies held in Cantret. The briefing notes his participation and the timing around January 22.
A new INFONET manager has been appointed at CSA. The appointee, a mathematics and chemistry graduate from the University of Adelaide, brings over 1K years of professional experience in computing and electric engineering. He will direct planning and system development across the Sydney branch.
Germany’s Essen industrial hub will acquire two pollution control computer systems next month. The CDC 300 will centralize research analysis and data handling, while the CDC 1700 will provide online monitoring of pollution, detecting critical anomalies and triggering alerts.
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