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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 13, 1977

Page

3

National Bank posts strong half yearly profit surge

The National Bank of Australasia Ltd reports a 225 percent jump in half year profit to March amid growth in deposits and lending. Banking operation profit rises from 7.5 to 108 million while the Finance arm Custom Crew Corp increases from 3.6 to 12 million. Dividend remains at 6.5 cents per share, though rising costs and tighter margins suggest slower progress ahead.

National Bank of Australasia Ltd Custom Crew Corporation Ltd

Society backs uranium focus in Australia resources

Austration04 Investment, the AMP Society, plans to invest more in uranium and natural resources. Investment manager Me Altan Toutes said the society has $580 million to deploy this year, with uranium and related sectors drawing special attention. It is already the largest shareholder in Ranger uranium partner Pelo Wallsend Ltd.

AMP Society Me Altan ‘Toutes Australia Ranger Uranium Pelo Wallsend Ltd

UDC earns 54m in five months amid rising profits

Utah Development Co reports more than 54 million in earnings for the five months to March 31, ahead about 23 percent on the prior year. UMAL adds 3.36 million net with 70,000 special item, while Goonyella and other coal ventures lift group profitability, and both UDC and UMAL shift balance dates to year end.

Utah Development Company Cab Mining Austeatiia Ltd UDC UMAL Cent ‘Queensland Coal Associates Goonyella Peak Downs Saraji Norwich Park UDIC Jershay

IAC Holdings Draws Down 50 Million Credit Line

IAC Holdings Ltd has drawn down 50 million in standby credit from Citicorp owned Nesius Investment Corporation as part of a restructuring after real estate losses. Another 50 million in real estate loans was moved to non accrual portfolios, bringing total non performing loans to about 150 million. A further 33 million may be added in the second quarter to lift the provision to 51 million. Debentures and time deposits totaling about 9 million and 16 million respectively were repaid. About 37 million in second ranking debentures were redeemed. Directors expect IAC to lose around 40 million in the six months to June 30, later reduced to 17 million after a 13 million tax credit.

IAC (Holdings) Ltd I US IAC Nesius Investment Corporation Citcorp Teach Estate Lowes Dune Theg Yeserday Mullion Ater

Last Sydney share market prices reveal modest gains

The latest Sydney market figures show slight upticks in key shares amid cautious trading. Investors monitor economic data and global cues as financials, commodities, and tech sectors contribute to a mixed session with several firms posting modest gains.

Rise in Housing Loans Across Australia March Rise

Banks approved 5260 million in housing loans to individual borrowers across Australia in March. This followed February approvals of 237 million and a seasonally low 211 million in January, signaling a shifting housing credit trend.

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Union Plans To Upgrade Rockhampton Meatworks

The Cattlemen's Union of Australia aims to move into meat processing to secure higher prices for members. Rockhampton meatworks export licences were tied, approved by the Federal Department of Primary Industry with council consent. A finance committee seeks about 1 million to upgrade, expecting full operation in up to 10 months. The union studies similar projects in other Australian regions.

Cattlemen's Union of Australa Rockhampton Federal Department of Primary Industry Back ‘Angel Unin Avatralss

Indices of Shares and Names in a Murky Ledger

A garbled OCR list shows numerous share symbols, company fragments, and personal names with scattered numbers. The piece reads like a stock table or brokerage snippet with unclear entries such as Godiden, Glow Con, Gath, Grace Bee, Movaian, and many odd abbreviations, mixed with prices or codes and stray punctuation. The text lacks coherent narrative or verifiable facts.

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