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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 24, 1964
Page
5
The Canberra Times lists the Sydney Exchange closing prices for July 24 1964 with market leaders and declines. The page shows commodity and share figures, partial company names, and index movements amid a quiet trading day.
Melbourne stock market extended declines for a third straight day as industrial shares fell more than they rose. Trading showed heavy volume with large lines of stocks weakening, including electric and mining firms, amid overall negative sentiment and scarce gains.
The Minister for Primary Industry Adermann met with the Australian Wool Industry Conference in Canberra to discuss a reserve price scheme for wool auctions. Dr. J. Melville indicated the executive would consult authorities before final decisions, aiming to introduce the scheme by July 1 next year.
The Cinulury Associated Agents report Goulburn market activity on Wednesday as quality rose with about 8.00 abeep traded and several pens of prime lambs and good trade. Wethers and merino ewes quoted at varied prices across descriptions with stronger demand in most lines.
A fragmented listing shows sections on finance, pastoral matters, transport, and trade within the Sydney Index. Readable items reference various local sectors including food and drinks, with sparse detail and no clear events. Information is incomplete but indicates categorized business topics.
London prices on the London Stock Exchange edged higher amid a subdued market. Gold mining shares such as Kal guri and Great Boulder advanced while Mount Charlotte and North Kalguthi showed gains. Rio Zine and Australian Oil displayed modest activity amid uncertain sentiment.
The report records stock option transactions in Sydney Melbourne and Canberra with share counts and unit prices. Details are incomplete due to OCR errors but indicate terms like shares, price, and dates in a financial brief.
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