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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 03, 1966
Page
8
Western Canada major department store chain plans January Australia buying mission to secure Canadian access to Australian products. The move aims to strengthen Canadian supply lines and expand markets amid competition.
The Duke of Westminster’s trustees plan to enlarge Australian holdings after selling a large parcel of property. They retain five AR holdings in NSW and fund purchases in Melbourne and Dandenong for industrial development. Lord Robert Grosvenor and M H Crich explored sites in Sydney and Melbourne, including a 21 year lease, to broaden the family investment portfolio.
Personal loan notice issued by EE Lake Credits Co Pry Les Berthbourne au outlining loan terms and repayment schedule. Details include borrower identity, loan amount, interest rate, and repayment timeline.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a Harwell Atomic Energy Establishment experiment on cooling cycles and a narrow temperature range. It claims a 25 year lead in demonstration, mentions Aegid mixture properties, and reports a record temperature as low as 0.068 degrees with no prior refrigeration below 0.35.
Aluminium Company of America reports profit of 24.5 million for the first quarter of 1966, up from 16.6 million a year earlier. Dividend changes and executive moves are noted, with mentions of related Australian operations and personnel.
Official statistics show the balance of payments improved by 217 million during the March quarter this year, moving from a 1.45 million deficit a year earlier. The improvement stems from a strong net capital and current account, with higher inflows and smaller deficits than in the previous year, while imports and exports shaped the overall position.
New Zealand exports electric shavers to Australia mark a first for New Zealand. Philips Electrical Industries leads the export, while Australian firms shift focus to other product lines. The shipment is set to boost activity at the Lower Hutt plant near Wellington, with output expected to double.
Peking reports China will send Cuba more than half of a 173000 ton contract for the year. About nano tons were said to have been sent earlier, with further shipments expected in the second quarter. Cuba requested 10,000 tons as part of the annual total, reflecting ongoing trade relations.
Metal Manufacturers Ltd announced a sharp rise in annual profit ending December 31. Pee tax profit grew from 7,841,066 to 9,880,364 after depreciation increased from 3,036,574 to 3,620,366.
Government figures show housing loans rising to a peak of 1,296.64 million dollars in March as outstanding held by savity banks reach new highs. The statistics released yesterday by the Commonwealth Statistician highlight a continuing growth in mortgage lending and financing activity across the banking sector.
Company Directors reported a robust interim dividend and rising profit for the six months ended June 30, 1965, with a substantial improvement in overall earnings. However cost pressures and weather impacts weighed on some divisions while others posted gains, and the board signaled cautious optimism for the full year.
Readable text reports stock option transactions and dividend statements involving several entities. Mentions interim ordinary dividend, tax notes, and percentage figures for distributions. Names and places are garbled, making precise attribution difficult.
A bank report flags a finely balanced economy with projected reserves around 1965/66 and a potential fall in overseas earnings. It notes drought impacts, reduced expenditures, and cautious government spending while warning of possible reserve erosion and policy tightening into early 1965.
The oi board led Sydney activity with Ampol rising 1-30 as rumors spread that the CME may tighten limits. Turnover reached about 9,700, with shares like Wonder and Se rising, index up 62 points to 32781, while Shag and related stocks showed notable gains amid a buoyant trading day.
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