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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 02, 1968
Page
7
Courtaulds Australia Ltd, the textile yarn group, reports a 41 percent increase in profit for 1967. The rise follows a 2 percent to 3 percent dividend rate, with earnings up to 79,782 and a 6 percent cash dividend on issued shares. Net profit reversal in 1967 sparks four dividend payments payable from April.
London traders report a sharp fall in the US dollar, sparking cautious sentiment about global prices. The slide comes as investors weigh domestic spending, inflation, and foreign investment activity, with attention on capital flows and policy signals ahead of weekend meetings and industry shifts.
A garbled OCR passage lists scattered phrases about December, March, theft or purchase, and a motel, with scattered names and dates. The readable items include mentions of months, a motel, and various unclear personal references, offering no coherent narrative.
Fragmentary OCR text references Hastings D F Wastiney Deering Investment Co and financial figures 570.504 10 SHO 901 with December purchase and advances, notes about dividends payable in March, and unclear details.
Tasmanian Television Limited reports an interim result showing buoyant trading through November with revenue growth and a higher dividend. Directors note advertising revenue improved while earnings per share rose despite market volatility, signaling a solid half year position before year end.
The Sleigh group reports a sharp rise in profits with net income up by 1,081,000 to 3,969,000 for the half year and maintains an interim dividend of 5 percent. The text notes emissions on sales, orders from Caltex and British and Australian operations, and comments by the chairman on prospects, with dividend plans and capital movements affecting the group.
Fragmentary OCR lists names Wong Trager Li the Mog Tastes anpenssagure hy Moning Tr siuve y share up to 31 per cent of Sia Sa Papa Mal cam. Mentions am an bold Valley site and negotiations for property. References Meissen capital and Bail a we al Valley deals.
King Island Sence fie reports on underground mining plans for a new ore body and a possible open cut near Bass Strait. Chairman Wallace Smithy notes ongoing examination of geologic sections, porous serpentine formation, and feasibility studies with potential impact on ore extraction timelines.
Fragments show Hextia Co. reporting higher profits to December while industry headwinds linger. The text hints at dividend plans and cautious outlook, with partial data on results through January and April and limited guidance on next quarter performance.
Fragmented OCR text shows names F O Neill and Duval Rubber with references to a case or notice. Details are unreadable. reads like a legal or corporate notice but specifics and dates are missing. No clear event or outcome can be determined from the legible portions.
The text notes London reporting on the change to decimal currency, describing the planned pence and shilling system and the shift from old currency formats. It references debates about acceptability and the transition period for the public and economy.
Elmaco reports higher earnings as directors project continued gains in the first half of 1986. Officials caution volatility but note the plastics group remains strong, with analysts predicting improved margins and potential price benefits in the coming period.
Aerial meteorological outlook shows variable pressure patterns across a broad region. Forecast models suggest unsettled conditions with periods of rain and clearing skies, though confidence remains moderate due to inconsistent data. Coastal areas may experience lighter breezes and cooler temperatures.
Fragmented OCR text mentions several TV channels and times, with references to Channel 3 Channel 7 and Channel 9. It notes a Sunday morning schedule in the Misuney area and references a person named Jenny. The text is garbled but suggests a TV listings micro-notice or local schedule snippet.
Fragmented OCR text shows a weekend radio schedule reference with scattered names and times. The readable portions mention Saturday and Sunday listings, plus possible station identifiers and program mentions. The legible content is limited and inconsistent, but indicates weekend radio time blocks and station references.
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