Mixed trading on Sydney Stock Exchange clears gains
Trading closed quiet and mixed on the Sydney Stock Exchange with most shares easing from opening levels. Big movers included BHP down 6c to 7.50, Western Mining down, and leading miners mixed while retailers edged higher and oil and mining sectors showed uneven gains and losses.
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Young profit up 27.9 percent to 1.5 million
J. B. Young Hold reports 48 weeks to July 26 1972 with profit up 27.9 percent to 1.5 million after a large second-half sales surge. Provision for tax rises to 1,549,000 and a 259,000 ration. interim dividend 74 percent on capital, plus a 1-for-2 bonus issue. final dividend to be announced October 16. Capital profit from surplus property sales not included.
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Gen Credits profit leap fuels group earnings rise
General Credits Holdings Ltd reports a surge in group net profit to 4,128,172 for the year to June 30, driven by a subsidiary recovery from a 2,623,600 base. The profit margin hit 37.9 percent on issued capital, with after tax provisions and goodwill adjustment noted. The insurance arm AFG Insurances Ltd reversed a prior $453,723 loss to post 432,970.
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Reorganisation of Company Activities Emphasizes Motor and Workers' Comp
Reports indicate a restructuring across all states prioritizing motor and workers' compensation business after substantial losses. The emphasis shifts to efficiency and risk management amid financial strain.
Mcllwraith records best year for John Mcllwraith Industries Ltd
Australia’s largest plumbing and builders’ requisites supplier, John Mcllwraith Industries Ltd, posted a record year to June 30 with net profit of 1,804,605. This was up 20.11 percent from 1971-72 and surpassed the prior record. A major asset revaluation boosted total assets and shares in other companies by over 4.18 million. Ordinary shares at 15 percent dividend rate and a final dividend of 74 percent are noted for October 12. Profit after depreciation and tax reached 522,484 and 1,562,734 respectively.
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Gene Thas
OPSM Industries profits lift. dividends eyed after share issue
OPSM Industries Ltd reports for year ended June 36 a consolidated net profit of 1,556,290 up from 1,238,670. After tax of 1,481,091 and depreciation of 292,492, directors plan a final 9 percent dividend and a 1-for-2 May bonus boosted total to 16 percent for the year.
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Opsm Industries Ltd
Homebush sales show stronger demand for lambs and suckers
A total of 1,689 plain to good quality sheep were in the Homebush yard, with lambs and suckers in strong demand and prices lifting. Old lambs rose 40c to 60c, cattle yarding 1,700 with 1,296 sold liveweight, prices mostly down or mixed with firmer closes.
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