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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 28, 1972
Page
5
Whitlam, opposition leader, condemns the American bid to take over Australian based Kiwi International Ltd. He urges withholding approval and notes the matter should be investigated by parliamentary committees if there is a shale or share sale concern.
The Broken Hill Proprietary Co Ltd signals higher export coal prices after purchasing Clutha mines in southern New South Wales. Senate Defence and Foreign Affairs Committee heard from C Kowe, HHP general manager international business, on pricing strategy, future steel plant proposals in Australia, and joint venture needs.
AMAX plans to assist upgrading goals for a proposed large scale steel plant in Western Australia. Jon Macgregor of American Metal Climax discussed with Broken Hill Proprietary Company BHP the possibility of a print-canalike operation producing up to one million tons monthly, costing about 41.8 billion dollars. The plan envisages a facility near Perth within 30 years requiring major upstream ore and power solutions, with AMAX and BHP exploring multiple country options including potential talks with Japan.
A fragmented report on Mount Lyell and Renison joint operations for 1971 72 shows earnings volatility with a total year figure around 2.14 million dollars and a decline in rate of return. Details reference tax year ends, subsidiaries, and a notable dividend tied to Hawes, with overall results tempered by variations in mining outputs and capital efficiency.
Fragmentary OCR notes report the death of an individual with several garbled names and affiliations, mentioning a chairman figure and associates. Details are unreadable, multiple spellings appear, and a precise identity cannot be confirmed from the text.
Three public servants and a Canberra businessman were elected to the first divisional council of the ACT division of the Australian Society of Accountants. Pat Lanigan named president, with Me Vii Skermien and Tack Gilssai among senior officers. The ACT division was created when the NSW Canberra branch became a separate division.
Burns Philp and Co indicated it intended to bid 2.20 cash per share for 70 percent of Yencken Gane Industries Ltd. major shareholder Yencken Vancken and Co Pry Ltd. acquired 280,000 Yencken Glave shares. The Yencken board plans to recommend acceptance as directors and family shareholders hold about seven percent more.
The statement outlines a proposed acquisition using Burns Philp resources to preserve Australian ownership of Australian industry. It notes Burns Philp’s extended interests in the ventures through James Sandy and Co. and A. J. Chown Holdings Ltd, where Burns Philp holds a majority. Rony Phinhay asserts intent to retain Vencken Glass’s identity and continue current management and staff.
Broken Hill South reports likely better than expected results for the year ended June 30. The company notes continued heavy losses and ongoing adjustments as it lines up new capital and costs. Output from Cobar and Kino mines is described as improving in the latter months, with renewed production from the South Mine.
Company profits and dividends are discussed for Lascelles Ltd and related entities. Figures show net profit rising from 242 323 to 3325.05 in the year, with depreciation and rate changes noted. A dividend is maintained around 2% for directors, while other figures reference holdings, abattoir operators, and broker ratings amid profit adjustments.
Directors report a dividend and profit for the year, with earnings totaling 5434 088 and a 2 percent rate linked to year end results. The company notes revenue growth and a planned dividend, reflecting improved earnings and future prospects.
Fragments indicate Sunshine Biscuits intends to split 31 shares into two streams and lift nominal value from 31.5 to 40 dollars. Preliminary notes suggest a leadership or board action and possible timing shifts. Further details unclear from available text.
An unreadable OCR dump lists numerous bidders and names across a long auction record. Many tokens appear garbled with mixed place and person references, rendering a cohesive event unclear. The readable fragments hint at bids, participants, and locations but lack coherent details or outcomes.
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