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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 04, 1968

Page

10

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Exports of Scotch Whisky Rise Record High in Q1

Exports of Scotch whisky reached eight million gallons in the first quarter, a 40 percent rise from last year and bringing in over 475 million dollars. Australia and West Germany boosted shipments by 40 and 6 percent respectively, while the US and Belgium showed no change. The industry foresees tough domestic demand due to price increases in the budget, though international demand remains strong.

London Aapreuter Australia West Germany Belgium

MLC profit edges up as plan to split shares is announced

The MLC Ltd reports net profit of 1 152 585 for year to April 30 up slightly from 1 149 860 with a final dividend steady at 15/6 percent. Directors propose a 2 to 1 share split and set an extraordinary meeting after the June 13 annual meeting. Age limits for chairman and directors are also proposed along with other articles of association changes to align with corporate and stock exchange rules.

MLC Ltd The Mutual Life and Citizens Assurance Co Ltd Wille

Real Estate Institute introduces new Canberra commission scale

The Real Estate Institute of NSW updates its commission scale for Canberra members active today. For sales the rate becomes 5 per cent on the first 8 000, 3 per cent on the next 42 000, and 2 per cent thereafter, with examples cited. Management commissions rise to 7 per cent for the first 10 000 and 6 per cent from 10 000 to 20 000, then a graduated rate. Local agents urge residents to inquire directly for details.

The Real Estate Institute of Nsw Institute Canberra Dyson

Capital spending to ease in half year outlook

New capital expenditure is forecast to fall to 930.9 million in the January to June period from July to December, reflecting declines in building and structures and engineering. Manufacturing shows a rise to 432.1 million, while chemicals gain 24.9 million. wholesale and retail trade fall, and mining rises.

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Australia imports exceed exports by 181.3 million in ten months

Australia records a deficit of 181.3 million in the ten months to April with larger deficits noted for the extreme ten months at 1637.0 million. April alone shows a deficit of 10.7 million while April last year posted a 4.8 million surplus in exports, based on yesterday’s Statistics Bureau figures.

Australia Apri The Statistics, ‘Bureau

Parbury Henty Holdings Rights Issue

Parbury Henty Holdings offers one-for-five rights issue at 1 par per share to raise 296,016 for trading purposes and manufacturing expansion. Directors expect the 11 percent dividend to be maintained. Books close on the 4th. New shares do not participate in this year's final dividend but rank with existing ordinary shares. issue underwritten by J. B. Were and Son.

Parbury Henty Holdings

Brick and Pipe Industries raises dividend for year to March 31

Victoria's Brick and Pipe Industries Ltd, the largest brick maker, lifts ordinary dividend from 12 4 per cent to 14 per cent for the year ending March 31. Directors expect net profit after tax to rise above 859 810 for 1966 67. Final dividend increases from 7 4 per cent to 9 per cent (44c a share) payable June 7, books close May 19.

Brick and Pipe Industries Ltd Victoria

Kingsway Group reports 1967 loss despite sales rise

Kingsway Group Ltd, a real estate developer, posted a 114 223 loss in 1967 versus 63 313 in 1961, despite higher sales of 94 750 tons valued at 501 917. Directors do not expect trading profits before 30 June 1969. A 285 000 sale of a 50 acre parity developed Victorian property helped liquidity but yielded no profit.

Kingsway Group Ltd

Bowater-Scott Profit Jump Spurs Overseas Dividend

Bowater-Scott Aust Ltd reports profit rise from $617,168 to $1,126,197 in 1967. A 74 per cent dividend, absorbing $225,000, will be paid to Bowater group Britain and Scott Paper Co. of the US. The company makes Sorbent Scotties and Scottowel. After depreciation of $383,274 and tax of $837,785 the result stood clear.

Bowater-Scott Aust Ltd Iment Bowater Group Britain Scott Paper Co

New principals at Mary Thynne & Co trade in partnership

The Thynne agency introduces new principals Mr T Snow and his brother Mr G R Snow pictured as partners. The property management land real estate office is sold by Mrs Mary Thynne with husband Lionel B J Thynne and Mr H R Phillips involved in the deal.

Mary Thynne & Co T. Snow G. R. Snow Haseen Mary ‘Thne Lionel B. J. Thynne H. R. Phillips

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