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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1973
Page
9
Melbourne held discussions on breaking the link between the Australian and US dollars. Johnston argued devaluation and US currency issues justify independence, noting a 6% Australian dollar drop recently. Stanistan warned against overreaction while stressing national resource emphasis.
The Reserve Bank reported a $3.3 million increase in gold holdings for the week ended June 20, the smallest weekly gain since the late April uptick. By comparison, holdings rose $261 million in the week ended June 13 and $186 million in the week ended June 6.
Olympic and Mylex announce a 40 million merger to form a new cable group. The combined entity will own plants in Victoria and Queensland and continue four factories at high production levels. The deal aims to cut costs through scale, expand domestic and international markets, and integrate cable technology across the two firms.
Directors of Lowes Ltd in Sydney announced a one for one bonus issue at the annual shareholders meeting. The new shares will rank equally with existing shares. They forecast a minimum 9 percent dividend on increased capital through February 1978, with total dividend for 1974 at 9 percent. Chairman Mr S Lowe said despite liquid position, funds were needed for improvements to freehold property and rising business costs, including salaries wages and rates.
A brief item notes share option decisions linked to a TRE tied square set by a bearer option. The report highlights corporate actions affecting stock plans and potential voting outcomes within the board’s agenda.
Westate Trestries Ltd Westie offers 14 million dollars for all Tomlinson WISS260 shares. The bid, funded via Samford Securities Ltd, targets a long speculated takeover due to the company’s erratic performance and unclear assets, with the deal pending due diligence and financing clarity.
The Commonwealth Bureau of Census and Statistics reports a major consumer boom in electrical appliances. May quarter production is mostly 30 percent above previous levels, with washing machines up 34 percent and radios and televisions near 1972 levels. Rotary mowers are down. The surge highlights durables strains on the Australian retail sector.
An Australian, Mr Py Fi Myles, has been appointed managing director of Honeywell Pty Ltd, the Australian subsidiary of Honeywell Inc. He replaces Mr Fesin who has been elected to see ad Honey oecate, while Myles previously directed finance. He is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants and the Australian Society of Accountants.
Control Data Australia Pty Ltd secured the first major contract from a Commonwealth department under the Labor Government, worth 2.4 million dollars for a dual processor Cyber 72 computer system to equip the Taxation Office. Treasurer Crean announced the Tender Board decision amid intense pilot programs over the past two years targeting South Australian taxpayers.
In the ongoing series on computing basics the article discusses three levels of languages. It notes revisions to running facilities and mentions programming languages such as FORTRAN and COBOL. The piece references ongoing work in examples and tooling within the field.
Bell Bros, a Perth based mining group, says it is cutting staff and reducing surplus equipment as part of a push to improve profitability. In a letter to shareholders, managing director L Fletcher said reductions have been made and sales of surplus assets are expected to total over 2.9 million this financial year. The company attributes the cuts to overdependence on contracting and anticipated closures in mining operations in Western Australia this year.
Swan Brewery Co reports 5.6 million pounds spent in the year on plant and improvements, with construction and additions to the brewery. It notes a prior net profit around 34,000 pounds and a 13 percent dividend payout, reflecting a successful year despite rising costs.
The Colonial Suen Refining Co Ltd announces a corporate rebranding to CSR. The plan seeks to simplify the name while preserving corporate identity and operations amid ongoing market adjustments.
The Tariff Board in Canberra installed new keyatation con nested by APO modems to the GCS 2100 keydisotape system used on service by EDP Accessories (ACT) Pty Limited at Fyshwick. ADP manager Mr John Newman stated the Tariff Board would retain confidentiality of the data at the time of processing.
The ACT Supreme Court heard Peter Bernard Wood face charges tied to a explosion at Parliament House. Witness Eric Burke, who was near the blast, testified details of the incident. Police Constable McFarlane said Wood had been seen near Parliament House prior to the explosion and had left items at the foyer. The court adjourned the trial with Justice Connor reserving judgment and another civil damages case continuing, while Wood lacked representation.
Airman Leblowic Sylvin of RAAF at Fairbairn was fined 400 dollars and had driving licence suspended for six months by Mr Dobson. He faced charges of driving under the influence and failing to give his name and address. He escaped custody and later travelled to Brisbane before returning to Canberra without leave. He was fined an additional 300 dollars and penalities included 38 days for related offences and 25 dollars for refusing to provide name and address.
An Australian schoolboy sues a Toomba teacher for personal injury claiming a ruler struck him during a May 1567 mathematics lesson. Alan Donaldson testified the incident caused ongoing pain and swelling, with the case proceeding before a four man jury.
Fragmentary report notes murder charges against several individuals in Canley Vale area. References Mr Farquhst and Mr Aubre Joh, with mention of a waking and in custody status. Details on victims, location, and charges are unclear due to garbled text.
A 14 year old boy was remanded in Mount Isa Magistrates Court after a siege at Coolibahout Nation, about 120 miles north of Mount Isa. He appeared in court today and was remanded to the care of the Director of Children's Services until August 28. Police alleged he fired a shot during the incident amid an attempted intrusion.
A garbled OCR passage shows mixed fragments with names and phrases that resemble a legal or civic notice. Readable elements include scattered personal names, place-like words, and quotes but no clear event or action. The fragmentary state makes precise summary challenging.
Obituary notes the death of a former newspaper executive and council member with ties to the Abcatra ian Newspapers Council. Survived by three daughters and his wife Taay Dumas. details are fragmented.
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