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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 27, 1968
Page
7
Lend Lease Corp Ltd reports a 14.6 percent rise in six months to December 31 with net profit up from 58,702 to 755,151 while group revenue falls 11.9 percent to 26.5 million. Interim dividend rises to 6 percent as directors say performance meets expectations and market speculation grows on a potential Australia offer.
Vehicle and General Insurance Co Ltd plans a one for one issue to shareholders on February 12 introducing 2.8 million new shares at 4c each to fund expansion and strengthen capital. Directors expect higher profits for 1968 with a dividend of at least 74 percent. the issue is underwritten by Faward Ward and Co. Country Traders Mall Insurance Ltd backs the plan with related underwriting.
New York reports say a 39 year old record was broken three times in a week as seats sold for 260000 dollars, surpassing the prior 254000 dollar high from 1929. Exchange president Ralph Saul urged member brokers to probe and curb speculative deals.
Consolidated net profit for Fire Fighting Enterprises Ltd for the six months to December 31 more than doubled from the previous year. Directors cited improved gross profit rates across sectors, higher interim earnings, and noted profits did not include sterling devaluation effects. Last declared dividend stood at an 8 or 9 percent rate with further details in the interim report.
Hilton Bros Dress designer Hilton Bros Holdings Ltd reports higher half-year profit than the previous year when some non recurring costs weighed on results. Turnover edged up. No interim dividend mentioned in yesterday's statement. Last year it paid 7 percent in May.
Australian Paper Manufacturers Ltd reports revenue and capital gains totaling $11 million due to sterling and currency devaluations. Interim results note firmpriced material contracts and loan arrangements boosted earnings. a $708,477 capital gain from machinery purchases added to depreciation. Production ramps include Fairfield No 6 starting after initial issues and Maryvale Mill nearing completion with March production planned.
Western Mining Corporation Ltd closed its register at end of yesterday for the fifth and final call on 10c capital and premium shares. The 4c paid shares will be quoted as fully paid from Monday but deferred for dividends until 1969, with the call payable on February 23.
Australian Parking Led reports a six month period to December 31 with profit rising to 30,279 from 2,030. The Melbourne company operates four car parks at Bourke and Hardware Streets and confirms the 64 percent interim dividend. The document also notes changes to processing costs and an unclear line about 22,9888.
Demand rose at wool sales this week as Japan led fleece wool purchases. Australian Wool Board data show 114,400 bales offered across two centres, with keen competition from the European Common Market and Eastern Europe. Local mills and the UK bought wools suited to their needs, Merino types dominating Sydney offerings.
The New Mining Company registered in Sydney with final capital of 1.1 million, comprising 1.2 million 50 cent ordinary shares and 00,000 9 percent redeemable preference shares. Directors include C Mines of Toronto and J G Donald. exploration focus on King Island. Registrar's records show 1,094,400 ordinary shares and 64,400 to be allocated in Melbourne.
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