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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 06, 1966

Page

6

Holeproof NZ tender sale signals first public issue

Public tender may float Holeproof Industries New Zealand as Factors Limited sells its NZ subsidiary to a new Auckland company Holeproof New Zealand Company Limited. The deal values Holeproof at about £2,250,000 for ordinary capital, with a possible flotation by tender in New Zealand. Stanley Korman announced the Auckland subsidiary sale in Melbourne last month.

Auckland Factors Limited New Zealand Holeproof Industries Limited Holeproof New Zealand Company Limited Auckland Star Hole Holeproof Industries Melbourne Stanley Korman H. Korman Holeproof New Zealand

New Zealand to establish trade commissioner post in Brisbane

The New Zealand Government plans a new trade commissioner post in Brisbane to extend services to exporters. Minister John Marshall announced at a two day export seminar that the Brisbane post will supplement existing commissioners in Sydney Melbourne and Canberra. The seminar also heard Edward Saich note Australia wide buyer power and catalogues, urging NZ manufacturers to provide accurate descriptions and samples while stressing the need for continuity of supply.

Wellington New Zealand Brisbane John Marshall Sydney Melbourne Canberra Marshall Industries and Commerce Australia Edward Saich Sparket New Dorgan T. J. Dorgan Holdings Travers Lid Country Theatre Opera of Patralis Mtor Selves

Airlines to raise Insurance Liability to 575000 per passenger

The world’s largest carriers including BOAC and BEA agreed to the U.S. demand for air liability insurance of 575000 per passenger and auto mail liability in fatal accidents to deter US withdrawal from the Warsaw Convention. They expect a decision in a few days while fearing airline insurance chaos.

BOAC BEA

Mining talks eye joint Mt Whaleback scheme amid ore projects

Western Australian iron ore leaders BHP and Cleveland Cliffs discuss potential joint ventures on Mt Whaleback and Robe River deposits with CSR and related firms. Officials weigh possible outcomes including a Cape Preston pellet plant while broader talks on combining major ore projects continue. ANZ Bank notes mixed signs of a macro recovery with factory output flat, though durable goods rise on building materials.

American Metal Climax Co CSR Fee Mt Newman Aron Ore Co Mt Whaleback Cleveland Cliffs Iron Ore Co BHP Cleveland Robe River Cape Preston Deepdale Clevedeen Clills CSRI

Ansett Profits Up Shows Mixed Recovery Signs

Ansett profits rose but the recovery stalled as directors outlined further economies to tighten the position. For the year to June 30, 1985, profit stood at $6,000, equal to 1.6 percent on initial.

Company news on Ceeco profits and plant expansion

Ceeco focused on long term basics including hydraulic jacks concrete mixers washing machines and power tools. Group net profit rose for the year ended January 11 and Argo Investments reported net assets rising from 5.5 million to 64 million as of March 31 with Ceeco losses due to major reorganisation and decentralised manufacturing plans. Harvest Food Ltd Victoria food canner warned current trading shows profit before tax likely higher than last year ending June 30.

Crarralis Ltd Pane Ba Abia Ee Argo Argo Investments Ceeco Products Pty Ltd Lightburn Colia Sas 3Asking Machine Ceeco Telcompany Email Ltd Brisbane Ween Soonee Ea Eep Cecca Harvest Food Harvest Food Ltd Vicorian Food Canner Esterday

Flying showroom Rank Xerox tours Europe in airliner

Rank Xerox has converted an airliner into Britain's first flying showroom to demonstrate the 2400 copier to 10 000 businessmen in 13 European countries. The 2400 can duplicate any document onto ordinary paper without a stencil at 2400 copies per hour. The aircraft started a two-month tour, flying to Paris yesterday for an eight week, 27 city itinerary.

Rank Xerox Britain Paris

Australian Visit of Mr John V Murchison to Hooker Board

Mr John V Murchison of Dallas Texas is visiting Australia after being appointed to the board of L J Hooker Investment Corporation Limited. He arrives following loan negotiations with a United States consortium and will attend his first board meeting in Sydney on May 13.

John V. Murchison Dallas Texas L. J. Hooker Investment Corporation Limited United States Australia Hooker Corporaton Sydney

WA Premier awards 545328 ship contract to Hong Kong yard

Western Australia’s Premier Brand announces a 545,328 contract to Talkoo dockyard in Hong Kong for work on the 4,000-ton Koolama. Five tenderers competed. the project includes keel enlargement and berth expansion to 105. The ship will dock in Hong Kong for nine weeks with five months of prep. Brand, on his Asian tour, says the upgrade boosts cargo and passenger capacity and cuts deficits.

Hong Kong Western Australia Mr Brand Talkoo Brand Tai Konsama Japan Singa Kodama Hong

Stock option transactions for three and six months Mt Morgan

Snapshot of stock option activity listing three month calls for Mt Morgan and Western Mining with strike ranges around 200-29 and 25 84 85, plus six month calls AQ and 200-29 2-45 and six month puts on Aberfoyle W273 with prices near 2.15. Includes related notes on Interstate Ga m0-13 and Lyell 500-174-1 30.

Western Mining Shevie Lyell Aberfoyle

Scope for greater coal use in Australia signals long-term potential

Minister Fairbairn cited a national push to expand coal use for electricity. He noted ongoing state and private research funded by a National Coal Research Advisory Committee grant of 260,000 pounds matched by state sources. A Department of Supply programme tests a brown coal turbine, though not yet fully developed.

Australia Mr Fairbairn Fairbairn Vic Department of Supply

Sydney stock exchange retreat hits market with lower turnovers

The Sydney Stock Exchange faced a general retreat with the All Ordinaries easing .67 to 323.78 and the non ferrous metals index down 5.74 to 1169.59. Turnovers declined across industrial and mining stocks as Concrete Industries and Tulloch led declines amid profit outlook doubts. pastoral shares remained broadly firm.

Sydney Sydney Stock Exchange Concrete Industries Monier Tulloch Marth West Cape Tulloch & Ltd Direcors

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