BHP Debenture Issue Over subscribed at $40m
The Broken Hill Proprietary Co Ltd said its 40 million debenture stock issue was heavily oversubscribed with immediate closure of applications. Debentures offer five seven and 12 year terms at 6 4 6 1 and 7 percent respectively. Funds will back offshore Bass Strait development with Australian United Corporation Ltd and Ian Potter & Co underwriting. A prior sale of older BHP debentures traded below par but small in volume.
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Broken Hill Proprietary Co Ltd
Bass Strait
Australian United Corporation Ltd
Ian Potter and Co
BHP
Higher BHP payout confirmed for 1907 dividends
The Broken Hill Proprietary Company Ltd announced a raised total dividend for the year ending May 31 next year. The final dividend was set at 4.78 percent and the interim dividend paid previously. The company reported capital figures around $248,394,112 and noted changes in payout levels compared with last November.
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Broken Hill
Prietary Co Ltd
Sea Iene
Sqas
BHP
Ludowici dividend up after strong 1967 profit gain
Ludowici and Son Ltd reports a higher dividend following a strong 1967 profit, with rate details showing a rise from 131 percent to a higher level after adjustments for preference dividends. The year’s result improves, depreciation noted, final dividend of 0.9s per cent payable April 30, and related figures listed.
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Ludowici and Son Ltd
Group Peat
Saeros San 980
Mounting pressure on the American budget
The United States has not posted a budget surplus since 1960, and the current year’s deficit is nearly 20,000 million dollars. Projections for 1968 69 assume a 10 percent tax surcharge adding 3,000 million this year and 13,000 million next year, with rising defence and health welfare spending driving the deficit.
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United States
Congress
Tay
Ford share surge lifts Victorian Quarries profit to record high
The Ford Motor Co of Australia and Victorian Quarries Ltd both reported sharp gains as profits and sales rose. Victorian Quarries posted a figure near 9.69 million pounds amid strong market demand, while Ford's results reflected notable growth in the Australian operations. Directors noted solid performance across subsidiaries, with Blue Metal activities cited as contributing to the improved year.
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Vic
Ford
Motor Co. of Australia
Victorian Quarries Ltd Ltd
Ny Tale
Saears
Mr Woo
Rourke
Lefeldoegea
Mt Pane
Australia
Forde
Utal If
Teentaaleae
Blue Metal
Epping
Northcote Land
Center Cinema Profit Outlook Promised by Directors
Center Cinema Pty Ltd is forecast to be profitable in the current year, according to the annual report of its parent company directors. The statement highlights anticipated earnings and positive momentum for the cinema group amid market conditions.
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Center Cinema Pty Ltd
Canberra City Cinema Building Pty Ltd Faces Share Move Warnings
The Canberra City Cinema Building Pty Ltd faces warnings on a share manoeuvre as the parent company Canberra Cymena fund faces profits of 11.027 million for the year, with the latest balance sheet showing substantial depreciation, mortgages, and a strong rental income from the Cinema Center operations. The board notes increased expenditures and borrowing plans, while Philips and Philips may take up B ordinary shares amid evolving acceptance by holders.
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Canberra City Cinema Building Pty Ltd
Electronic Industries
Government Ap Ltd
N.Y
Philips
Holland
Phips
Hetland
Ems
Saat
Pany
San Shea
Ech
KMart plans discount move amid tax and investment talks
The article outlines KMart and S Kresge dynamics with Australian interests and US investors amid discounts and capital moves. It notes proposed percentages, potential buyers, and tensions over a Philips offer impacting ownership and expansion plans.
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Peete Wits
Hasine
Kmart
Lid
Namitutl
Kresge
Nedinary
Shaven
Arba Group
Electronic
Britain to form giant computer group through merger
Britain moves to unite major computer firms in a new group created by the merger of International Computers and British Electric Computers with English Electric and others. The deal would create a strong indigenous industry with global reach, pooling resources and research under government support.
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London
Sears
IAAP
Reuter
British Fle
Plessey Mind Scientific Computers
Anthony Wedgwood
Wil
Parlamenaeaiong
sCatadeters Lnd
Britain
Copay Nga
Invernments Ay Stea
Muter
Sng
Iong Een
Hatish
America Etaems
Schneeg
Dida
Orapaper buoyant as profits rise and dividends planned
Orapaper Ltd reports buoyant results with higher profits and cautious outlook. Directors cite tax effects, investment allowances, and holding group factors as key influences. Interim and final dividends are planned with the year ending December 31, and earnings per share details indicate a positive but cautious trajectory.
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Orapaper Ltd
Apri Jooks
Conan Mane
Sah Seeaat Oelose
Sper
Lithgow Valley and partner firms announce trading outlook
Slater Walker SecuritiesLithgow Valley directors stated profit and revenue figures with a final dividend of 5 percent for the year. Announcement notes trading conditions and potential share sales amid discussions with Lithgow and other parties, with earnings around 1.648 million and revenue near 4.95 million, amid coalfield expansion talks.
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Slater
Walker Securities
McSot
Lithgow Sales
Walley
Lithgow Valley
Dificult Li
Walker and Lithgow Valley
Lithgow
Walker
Maldon
Liery
District Radio Television Sans Ugs Shot Ee Eat Verreamay
District radio and television stations report on a regional event with limited readable details. The item notes broadcasting coverage and local involvement, but specifics are unclear from the fragmented OCR text.
Canberra City Cinema Build ing Pty Ltd Shareholding Snapshot
Directors listed as at December 14 include Dr FDJ Killen Forrest chairman N M Mace phillamy solicitor Red Hill G L Killen Forrest and A F Rose Sydney grazier with 2 percent shareholders on December 16. Notable holdings show Mutual Life and Citizens Assurance Co with 24.2 percent and Killen group at 39.2 percent of paid capital among numerous named investors across entities in Canberra and Sydney.
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Canberra City Cinema Building Pty Ltd
FD. J. Killen
Forrest
N. M. Macephillamy
Red Hill
G. L. Killen
A. F. Rose
Sydney
Grazier
A. N Cohen Sidney
Killen
Geoffrey Heal Kullen
Dorothy Isabel Killen
Gillian M. Killen
Una Frily
Lydia Killen
Pom Finer
G. J. Killen and Sons
Mutua Life and Citizens Assurance Co
B. W. Rote Pty Ltd
NM Macphillamy
Bonlarong Investments Pty Ltd
Pymble
Sunning
McCracken
Deakin
Locarno, Investments Pty Ltd
J Service
Mutual Life and Citizent ‘Assurance Co, Holding
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Oma Sera Nt
Tian Feae
Canberra Credits Pty Ltd
City
A. D. Meares & Bishop
Sydney Stock Exchange
Petrie Street
Canberra
Ord Minnett
T. J. Thompson & Partners
Moresby House
Act
Orderley
A. C. Goode & CO
Fen
Mie Hee
Noda Perth Enon
Civic Co-operative Permanent Building Society Limited
Ludowici
Victorian
G. H. Revdi
Ielarvan
Mr Wo, Rourke
Center Cinema
Canberra Cy Cimeme Bnnning Pry
Famed. x" Mandene
Tate
Nonlin Sy Capital
Cinemi Pty dl
Itu
Tle
le and
Cizens Assurance
Ars
First Mortgnae
Newindl
Giamen Shareliters
Herecceas
Janet
Mmelameum
Cymena Funde
Decem
MME
Australian General Insurance Co Ltd
Huge Computer Group
Lithgow V
C. W. Moore
Ozapaper Ltd
Yee
Ren
Sone
UGS
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