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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 03, 1965
Page
13
Melbourne dispatch notes Ford Motor Company of Australia shows a further loss of 1,004,705 pounds in Q1 1945. The prospectus for a 10 million pound debenture issue released today outlines terms, including a five year option and a 7.5 percent coupon, amid ongoing financial strain on the company and underwriters.
Woolworths Ltd announced a purchase of the Benjamin store assets including premises, car park, stock and equipment under the supervision of Receiver Douglas Davidson. Theo Kelly stated that credit facilities would be extended to Benjamin customers and similar facilities would be offered to new customers, with existing operations continuing at opened locations in Australia.
Directors of Plastic Coatings favor accepting a bid from Amsteasiia Ltd while Moulded Products bids are set aside. The proposal leaves current chairman A Redford and the management to stay on, with Redford receiving a retirement allowance after year end. Company profits rose due to higher depreciation provisions, and a final dividend of 8 pence per share is planned for July 29.
Fragmentary notes describe a Dutch liquidation and a related corporate reshuffle or loan repayment plan. Mentions Kaldwelty Wine Ltd, chartered firms, and possible restructuring with payments and share movements. Details are garbled and names are uncertain.
Fragmented OCR report outlines proposed amalgamation and development at Vale of Clwydit Colliery area near Sydney. Mentions a new entity with partial ownership and a plan to proceed from July, referencing a building and shale extraction context and regulatory or conservation notes.
The company reported vastly increased plant capacity from 210,000 to 410,000 tons per year after recent expansion. Amerada Petroleum Corporation announced a new drilling depth reaching 129 feet with a later section showing 1,000 feet total drilled. The project involves concrete work and mineral deposits near Bench Point and Navihern City.
Sydney market activity eased with turnover halving while most sectors attracted attention. Mining shares led gains as price indices advanced, with several miners posting higher trades amid broader gains and some declines in select issues.
The State Electricity Commission of Victoria announces a proposed 1 million pound conversion fee and loan terms. Aimed at funding upgrades, the plan details interest rates and repayment conditions, with officials outlining projected impacts and timelines.
A Shapton area company reports higher than expected profits for the quarter. Chairman Mr R Diability says the result reflects improved efficiency and market demand, boosting confidence among shareholders and the group’s executives.
The text fragments discuss censorship and analysis of government messaging in West Block era discourse. It references the Hinande and Avsines Morning periodicals, a review of press practices, and concerns about how state statements affect public perception. It hints at economic pressures and treasurer's views, with mentions of political committees and policy implications.
Sydney reports higher wool prices and improving trading conditions in the United States and Australia. Prices rose in the 1968/60 season with wool auctions showing gains in several countries, including Britain, Belgium, and France, amid improving demand and import activity.
A clerical report notes Australian tax officials from Sydney Melbourne and Canberra attending a conference at Clare College. Participants included prominent valuers and government figures spelling out a collaboration framing future tax administration.
A damaged OCR snippet mentioning several unclear terms and fragmented names. No coherent event or person details can be confirmed for a proper card.
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