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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 12, 1959
Page
11
Sydney shares fell slightly with the general index down to 245 52. Of 266 issues, 97 rose, 103 steady, 66 down. Major gains included BHP and CSR while Oil Search and related rights surged. Commonwealth Bond turnover reached £73,310.
The Minister for External Affairs announced a three person Australian team plus a Victorian adviser will travel to Manila to establish ABC style school broadcasts as part of Colombo Plan aid. 400 Australian receivers will be supplied for Philippine schools.
Merino fleece with light fault rose up to 5 percent at Sydney wool sales resumption. Descriptions of Merino fleece and skirtings traded about 24 percent higher than Newcastle closing rates. Comeback and crossbred wool held firm while prices reached 8d. Ib. Buyers from Japan Continent United Kingdom and local mills competed, with UK and local mills limited in support.
A smooth-running caster mounted item glides quietly anywhere in the home. Suitable for use in a bedroom and described as odourless and not absorbing oxygen. Price line lists 1,000 watt option at £31/7,6.
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