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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 29, 1968
Page
6
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A garbled OCR excerpt lists scattered fragments about people and locations, unclear actions or events, with unreadable context. The readable bits mention names and places without a coherent narrative or date, limiting meaningful summary.
Sydney based department store David Jones Ltd posts a seven month sales high to February 29 with a 13 percent rise in earnings. Interim figures show improved full year outlook as directors note a dividend increase and continued momentum amid market fluctuations.
The report notes Plank Partnership updates on the Perch A-1 and Prawn Ast wells in distant offshore locations, with drilling progress at various depths and a sharp rise in imported passenger cars in February to supply Fiat 128 stock. Official figures show total May imports at 4.8 million dollars, with February imports higher than January, reflecting automotive demand. The article cites national statistics agency data and industry remarks.
The bank disclosed preliminary 1968 results, noting profits near 6.5 million dollars and a dividend program. It outlined plans for reallocation and capital steps, with details on regional projections, aviation ventures, and future earnings expectations. The report emphasized ongoing operations and upcoming annual meeting plans.
Ansett reported a lift in revenue but half year results show net profit after tax depreciation of 4.92 million. The group delivered $408,879 earnings on the SR, with a tax provision of 164,758 and adjustments reflecting prior years.
Fragmented OCR notes reference caution about proposed changes and alliances among parties including Nealon and Arminde HAdairahnfruy. The text mentions preparations, potential valuations, and a company manager tied to preparation work with minor stake details.
The financial world shows renewed strain as Sterling falls and gold prices ease. Officials cite US policy friction, a looming surcharge impasse, and currency anxieties ahead of key decisions. Commodity demand continues to mix with global tensions, keeping markets cautious.
An unreliable OCR fragment describes price estimates for directors, a stateside listing, and interim actions. It references printers ink, December figures, marketing efforts, and a midyear review with partial data on sales and costs.
At Melbourne the CRA chairman Sir Maurice Mawby outlined a larger area of nickel sulphide mineralisation in 14 drill holes, averaging 450 meters in extent with narrow widths. He noted preliminary results show potential for an economic operation, though exploration costs are high and partners remain optimistic.
The Australian Reing bank joins Pilbara sources to boost finance and refinance terms. Chairman Mr H. Scambler outlined the proposal offering slightly above rate for permits and long terms up to five years. Bank executives touted s availability of debentures and refinancing options with minimums around 1.3 million, noting progress on multiple fronts.
The article describes the final settlement and discharge related to the receiver and groups overseeing Latee and associated companies. It notes the mortgage and debenture holders, principal sums, and payments to secured and unsecured creditors, with ongoing steps by the administrator and trustee figures.
Readable fragments reference profits, dividends, and company terms but meaningful details are obscured. Mentions include directives, periods, and percentages, with numerous garbled names and numbers preventing a coherent summary of events or entities.
Readable scraps note E Tinsley involved in a December report on body builders and an unnamed director linked to an internal project. The fragment hints at rising costs and organizational oversight during the period.
A fragmented weather map forecast fragment shows garbled place names and words. It mentions forecast terms and dates in jumbled form, with no clear meteorological data or actionable details readable from the OCR.
Fragmentary text appears to mention names and places with inconsistent capitalization and symbols. The readable portions reference penfriends and personal identifiers but lack coherent context or a clear news event.
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