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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 29, 1965
Page
13
Moteliers reports a year to June 30 with a profit after depreciation and tax, a final 6 percent dividend, and a total 11 percent payout for the year. The earnings rate on capital rose to 17.2 percent after a £1,889 preferred dividend deduction, aided by Georgian House trading from December and a motel construction in Canberra.
Prices hold steady as stock exchange officials adjust yesterday’s index to 319.71 down 0.02 points. Turnover drops across sectors with 376,775 shares traded, led by heavyweights like BHP and British Tobacco easing, while oil and mining picks show modest gains and losses amid a cautious market.
Australian savings banks show a net rise in deposits for June with £2,443.3 million after £50.9 million interest added, while housing loans rise to £892.46 million. Director Cameron notes liquidity pressures persist even as banks sustain housing lending.
Sydney firms Ralph McKay Ltd announced a record year to June 30 with profit rising from £201,158 to £204,346. The basic dividend remains 12 4 percent with a final distribution of 4 percent.
Water Wheel Holdings Limited earned £26,095 net profit for the six months ended June 30, down from £32,536 prior year as cost depreciation and tax adjustments affected results. Reed Paper Holdings issued £500,000 of 7 4 per cent debentures maturing 30 June 1977 to refinance borrowings and boost working capital. Coast Drive-In Theatres Limited lifted yearly net to £7,767 after £2,500 depreciation, with no dividend planned and AGM set for August 25.
New Zealand Trade Minister John Marshall announced talks with Australia in Canberra on August 9 to discuss a limited free trade agreement. The focus is on forest products and the paper making industry to share markets and balance economic development between the two nations.
A discussion of stock market cycles and chartists, noting that random fluctuation may apply to prices while volume changes reveal insider activity. It highlights J B Reid's work, the concept of unusually high volume, and IBM computing applications in monitoring UHV and price levels.
A financial and geological note lists four month calls and six month puts for Peko Wallsend Gr Hill Gr Hill Hill 50 2 50 and other equities. It mentions Ionamincka No 2 well and New Bridge Hill, seismic surveys, and gravity meter work near the Git pe gas field as part of ongoing operations.
Despite higher costs and strong competition, Bradford Insulation SA Ltd earned 17.4 percent on capital and sustained a 16 percent dividend. Net profit before tax and depreciation rose, with a refined result and a final dividend forecast, while costs and reserves activity influenced the year’s figures.
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