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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 28, 1968

Page

7

One Day Stock Exchange Shutdown Moves Melbourne Markets

A Melbourne Stock Exchange member pleads guilty to frauds totaling 90000 and faces two years in prison. Melbourne Adelaide Perth and Hobart stock exchanges close for share trading today while Sydney and Brisbane stay open. Malibourne exchange votes for the one day halt at a 45 minute meeting. Chairmen Mr C T Looker and Mr I H Cooper discuss the impact and potential further halts.

Melbourne Adelaide Perth Hobart Sydney Ic Lrh I. HJ | Cooper

Tuna A-1 could indicate new oil gas field

The Esso-BHP partnership appears to have found a new combined oil and gas field with Tuna A-1 in Bass Strait. The news mentions the ex broker Frankently Maides facing fraud charges, his sentence to prison, and repayment of about $61,000 to investors. The report describes drilling depth, gas shows, and potential reserves, with notes on offshore testing near the Otway Basin and Lakes Entrance.

Esso-Bhp Bass Strait Frankently Maides Archibald Maides Martin Maides Geo Gible Appart Road Toorak Stock Exchange of Melbourne Exchange C McLeod BOS Dany Sydney Esso FE Mudge BHP Nsw Crown Law Department Vera Barracoula Melbourne Otway Victorian Bass Lakes Entrance New South Wales Marlinot

Mid-East Minerals offers shares to Mid-Eastern Oil on 2 for 5

Mid-East Minerals NL will issue 9,799,000 shares with 8,080,000 reserved for Mid-Eastern Oil shareholders in a 2 for 5 share offer. L0c on application, 1c application money and 9c prepaid call. Books close July 5. Areas include tin in Queensland SW and offshore Cape York, with plans for rutile, zircon near Moreton and North Stradbroke Islands and possible nickel copper near Kalgoorlie.

Mid- Eastern Oil NL Mid-East iMinerals NL Mid-East Minerals Mid-Eastern Oil Mid-Eastern Minerals Eastern Prospectors Pty Ltd Eastern Prospectors Mid-East Mini Corals Eastern Tin Popes Queensland Cape York Peninsula Zircon Moreton North Stradbroke Talands Kalgoorlie

Four years gaol for fraud mastermind in investment scheme

Melbourne Thursday. James William Grant, 65, of St Kilda, labeled the architect of frauds that induced people to invest in Coonwarra Investments Pty Ltd. He received four years on three charges, plus varied terms on others, all concurrent, with a 12 month minimum before parole. His co-defendant, William Thomas Clough, 38, of Burwood, was fined or bonded for five years after being found guilty on five charges.

Melbourne Justice Menemey Criminal James William Grant St Kilda William Thomas Clough Burwood Grant Coonwarra Investments Pty Ltd Clough Justice McInerney

Andersons Seeds to Sell Land and Relocate HQ

Directors of Andersons Seeds Ltd decide to sell freehold properties to improve liquidity after a setback. The firm will dispose of the North Ryde land and Summer Hill property, relocate the head office and main warehouse, and pause further large capital expenditure to return to profitability.

Andersons Seeds Ltd North Ryde

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Time of real danger in US Senate

A little noticed 1960s debate shows how a Hollings amendment to a tax bill could have forced a six month window to negotiate a global textile deal or face new quotas. The piece outlines Kennedy era trade aims, Mills leadership in blocking broad trade amendments, and the risk of renewed protectionism amid a shifting international tariff landscape.

Ernest Hollings South Carolina Senate White House United States William Roth Joseph Greenwald State Department Japan GATT John F. Kennedy Congress Kennedy Senator Hollings Roth Greenwald Secenoais Messrs Roth Wilbur Mills House Arkansas Ways and Means Mills Hollings Johnson

Kempthorne Mistral seeks new share issue to fund growth

Kempthorne Mistral Ltd, maker of light fittings and domestic fans, reports half year net profit rising 21 percent to 229,642 dollars as it issues 215,867 ordinary shares at a premium. Full year to June 30 shows 300,323 dollars profit, with directors expecting 15 percent dividend post issue and a July 4 opening.

Kempthorne Mistral Ltd Poup

Realty Development rights issue at premium shares

Realty Development and Mortgage Co Ltd proposes a four for three premium share issue to shareholders. $1 par value shares issued at S$120 each. Rights valued at about 26c each based on latest market price. New shares fully payable on allotment, with a preset 6 percent stake. Trading indicates investor interest.

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