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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 04, 1969
Page
4
Tokyo reports that a team of Japanese copper mining experts will be sent to Australian administered Bougainville to prepare a feasibility report on copper development. The mission, organized by Mitsubishi Metal Mining, aims to assess reserves and potential production over the coming years.
The report outlines CBA’s plans to raise capital through dividends and share issues. Directors consider increasing final dividends, issuing new ordinary shares, and expanding copper mining and tin projects in Australia and New Zealand. Details discuss stockholder approvals, area prospects, and projected payables, with emphasis on copper and zinc assay results and production timelines.
Ansett Transport Industries begins demolition of a $6 million ab terminal site in Brisbane to construct the Angell centre. The project adds twin tower main complexes above ground, with a shopping arcade, offices, conference venues, and a 98 room motel fronting Turbo Street.
A murky OCR note describes Utah forming a township as part of a future investment. It mentions UK Development Borgormninn and a mine location at Yeah Downs Mines. The text claims timelines for January 1971 and 1973 population figures around 2306, with 12 horses and other unclear specifics.
Figures from the Statistics Bureau show a rise in exports over imports for the year to date, with a June surplus of 919 million dollars versus 29.8 million in 1967–68. The latest data indicate a broader export growth, though the exact year-to-year totals vary across sectors.
London reports that the Snapper 2 oil and gas well, part of the BHP Esso operation, is slated to come on stream next year off the Nine Mile Beach area. A potential upgrade to UK reserves could add about £12 million to reported figures as drilling resumes and production plans shift toward the mainland. The field lies 19 miles offshore with pipelines and comp plan tied to the Snapper-1 development and nearby Halibut and Nine Mile platforms.
A large contract valued at 2,849,278 pounds is set for the National Capital Development County to construct an office block in the Town Centre. The Minister and contracting parties confirm the project aims for completion by March 107, with work advancing along standard stages and coordinated by the relevant authorities and contractors.
A dense OCR of a TV schedule lists programs and times across the day including news headlines, science shows, children's cartoons, films, and variety programs. Notable items show The Sound of Music, The Monkees, Lassie, Gene Wilder, Ed Sullivan Show, and Dr Finlay's Casebook among many others, with multiple time slots and channels referenced.
Surveys and Mining Ltd pac buys a one third interest in the Mt Isa field for 800000 dollars with 230000 to acquire Surveys shares at market price. Royalty terms and prior offers are noted. Directors consider elimination of an insurance interest.
A dense, OCR noisy page compiles radio and TV listings, weather notes, and sports/musical program names with scattered times and station identifiers. Names like News, Melbourne, Canberra, Budapest appear among program titles and schedules, creating a fragmented schedule fragment.
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