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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 31, 1966

Page

4

Singapore to raise car registration and import duties

Singapore announced higher registration fees on imported cars by ten percent and a thirty percent duty increase within one month. Finance Minister Lim Kim San said measures aim to boost the motor vehicle assembly industry and reciprocity with Commonwealth nations.

Singapore Ee Reuter Lim Kim San Britain Lim Krall Canada Cer Milamny Chain Clames Siegapen Australia Canady

British car makers discuss assembling plants in Singapore

In London a Society of Motor Manufacturers spokesman said several British car manufacturers were negotiating setting up assembly plants in Singapore. He noted the high costs, competition from other markets, and active consideration of the move as part of expanding exports.

London AAP Rechter Singaspore Snciety of Motor Manufacters Thane Sinpaptr Aokesian Beish Yiy Vlwaym Ove

Holden sales lead Australian market despite 1965 loss

detailed Commonwealth-Statistics figures show Holden outsold rivals two to one in Australia during 1965 with 6,867 cars sold in April. Ford's best rivaling brand posted 3,168 sales. Fiat's figures were much lower. The report notes ongoing investments and industry shifts, including Chrysler and BHP developments, amid broader market trends and a 1965-66 profit context. A Melbourne note confirms Alvon of Australia's consolidated net loss for 1965 at 1,848,956 with depreciation charges and other adjustments.

Statistics Inn Atelier Myness Font Fotis Holle Jille Allie Byliie Wilbel Whyalla BHP Tarn Desieg Anl Fis Beable Veriaes Wil Oreaperd Laneerm Touth Fev Infpauues Chrysler Witfanie Ots Mgune Iels Aloo Itland Humber Ational Lable Fm Anntry Samora Eigher Dezlin Ingebatancs Sitic BHP Kileans Tor BHM Explorer Australia Melbourne Alvon Pey Lud Laday

Degotardi takeover bid eyed by Macwood Pty Ltd

Sydney report notes that C H Degotardi Ltd, a land developer, has received a takeover offer from Macwood Pty Ltd, a substantial shareholder. Directors said Macwood offered for all shares, with discussions centering on an open, cashful deal. If accepted, dividends and shareholdings would shift. the board planned to respond within weeks.

Sydney C. H. Degotardi Ltd Macewood Pty Ltd Macwood Direetors Janfi C.H Setlement Wilders

Interim dividend raised by British Tobacco Coutts

Sydney reports the British Tobacco Coutts declared an interim dividend of 6 percent on both ordinary and ancillary capital. Directors stated the action at a meeting today in Sydney noting the rise reflects current earnings and capital position.

Sydney British Tobacco Couttas

Marcus Clark and Co Ltd posts 1.5 million half-year loss

Sydney based retailer Marcus Clark and Co Ltd reports a loss of 1,507,323 for the half-year to January 29. The firm cites abnormal costs from collecting accounts and forecasts ongoing retail losses in New South Wales. It warns of dividend suspension and notes a shift from catalogue operations to a store based credit system amid drought and weak demand.

Sydney Marcus Clark and Co Ltd Geneeri Cetailer Nsw

Oils market slip and rise in Sydney trading

Sydney share market fluctuated as metals and industrials moved. Prices for Broken Hill, Mount Isa, and Woorhide group softened or steadied. Lead Industrials gained, while Totals and Tumaver bonds showed mixed strength amid profit-taking and cautious buying.

Prestige profit drops amid complex financial report

A fragmented financial note outlines prestige profits dipping after depreciation, with half-year results showing revenue and asset adjustments. Directors cite projects, dividend policy, and development costs, noting impairment and a steady but cautious outlook.

Project Development Talks Hit Complex Global Firm

A fragmented report outlines talks involving Project Development Cor and Standard Terah Set yerton Lid with names like Brita Amelin and Yoko, noting a half year timeline and a Tokyo event. It references a threat at the Ball in Tokyo, a $2.5 billion contract, and a $6 million elevated payment tied to Melbourn Guinea, amid graft allegations and corporate maneuvering.

Pace Brita Amelin Deir Andlnce Todey Tokyo Yoko AMI Ripe Melbourn Guinea

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