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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 21, 1972
Page
2
The Fly Lake No 2 well flowed around 750 barrels daily with separators and casing work completed. Reports show cementing and well completion steps underway, while partners and operators pursue expansions in the Cooper Basin and nearby Laverton western Australia fields.
Australia records a steep rise in retail prices as the consumer price index shows a 2a per cent increase in the December quarter. The index, published yesterday, marks the highest quarterly rise since September 1966, reflecting a weighted average of price moves across state capitals.
The text notes a December quarter surge in prices during the Korean War period, with a 9.6 percent rise in miles. It mentions the amph showing quarterly changes in retail price levels and indicates a constant rate in September, then an acceleration in December.
Earnings report shows Cub Breweries up 14 percent for the half year driven by net profit gains in December. Dividend remains steady at five percent, with profits and future outlook described amid market conditions.
Haliburton reports a higher dividend for 71 cents per share, with November 30 figures showing $73,709 versus $43,385 the prior year. Net earnings after tax improved, and total payments rise by 7 percent. Dividend payable February 29 with shares outstanding February 10.
The report outlines the company's plan to pay an interim dividend for 1971-73 at 12 percent and a 134 percent rise in payments amid earnings growth. It notes the merged cement groups and date range, with details on revenue impact, half-year results, and timing of future payments to shareholders through June and March.
Fragmented text mentions gas funding and international locations with unclear names. It references Hepaneye Abstratian Conspinicy plusined in Fmvektabo and Okura House with dates and naval terms. Overall, content is garbled, offering no clear event, figures, or outcomes to summarize coherently.
The AMP Society reports a toll of 7K0 million in new ite invites in 1971, marking a 24.9 percent rise from the 970 total of 608 million. Individual items show mixed results with several figures around 465 million and 344 million, while overall business veers toward 22 percent and 86 percent in related metrics.
A court session was adjourned amid ongoing negotiations between counsels regarding an offer presented to Mr Justice Stambe. The proceedings paused as parties review terms and prepare further submissions to advance the case.
A terse report notes an impending visit to Tokyo by a mission led by Mer Ve Curvene to discuss a yen loan. The talks aim to secure financial support and outline terms, with officials preparing for Monday arrival and possible outcomes from the treasury discussions.
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