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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 22, 1966
Page
6
The Meat Union threatens industrial action amid a prolonged dispute with employers. Protests, possible penalties, and potential government involvement loom as talks stall. Union leaders insist on fair leave terms while employers seek limits and productivity safeguards.
Tooheys Ltd reports consolidated net profit for the half-year to January 31 at prior year level, directors announce an interim dividend of 4.4 percent maintaining last year’s rate. Revenue rose slightly but general outlook cites tempered sales amid August 1965 rate increases.
A period of uneven earnings and dividend changes highlights the six months to December across several firms. Directors report increased demand and sales for some, while others post lower profits and announce reductions or suspensions in interim dividends. The report cites varied performances in manufacturing, finance, and commodities markets with notable figures in Austraia and New York trading areas.
Figures from the Board of Trade indicate UK exports of manufactured goods rose in the first three quarters of last year by about 12 percent, near the 18 percent peak in 1964, with Britain moving up to second from bottom in the export league and the overall world total improving faster in the third quarter than in the prior half-year.
Directors advise shareholders to hold positions as merger with a substantial group advances. The merger will be funded by assets of the company, with details pending and a substantial group advising on the transaction.
Wool prices rose versus last year with Arabers of Australia showing strong shipments and regional receivals by NSW and Victoria. The report notes a May sale delay due to private industry row while detailing Australian data on wool exports, receivers, and industry figures amid broader market and technology briefs.
Motels of Australia Limited posted higher half year sales with room revenue rising to 2,020,440 dollars and guest numbers up 34,117. The group notes gains in turnover and plans to expand by adding models to the chain while a related NZ venture encountered losses of 2,627,000 pounds as the Official Receiver reported.
The NSM Railways announces the start of a new phosphate transport route from Sutph to Liinetion via Riverine. The project, described as a major upgrade, aims to move 20,700 tons of superphosphate to the Mentoria area, with trials beginning this week.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference stock option activity with unclear names and figures. The text mentions options, six month terms, percentages, and several fragmented terms like Ampal and Fairyminie but provides no clear transactions, dates, or entities to confirm.
Trading on the Sydney Stock Exchange was sluggish as oil interests retreated. Ambiguity across sectors showed mixed moves with Amalgamated Chemicals slashed and major retailers steady while mining shares advanced.
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