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STOCKS AND SHARES.
Messrs. J. S. Read and Co.. stockbrok-
ers, Perth, reported on Thursday : -
Business has been quiet, the volume be-
ing much smaller than in the previous
week, and values have decreased, notably
in Great Fingall, which at one time
touched 82s, 6d., and close 83s. 9d. buyer,
85s. seller London, however, advises this
morning that a reaction has set in, and
we may point out that on the figures of
the reserves published, dividends at pre-
sent rates, viz., £1 per share per annum
are assured for three years at least.
Associated were offered and are 2s. 3d,
lower at 41s. 3d.
Northerns al6o fell 9d. to 24s.
Boulders maintained values al 24s ljd.
Perseverance fluctuated between 10s. Gd.
and Hs., closing at IO3. 9d.
Golden Poles had sales of 5,800. and on
balance lost 6d., at 8s.
Kalgurlis are 3d. lower at JE9 3s. 6<1.
South Kalgurli, at 27s. 6d., have gained
Gd.
Oroyas touched 59s. in Adelaide, but
the latest London quotation is 56s. 10¿d.,
bid.
Hainaulls are unchanged at 31s., as are
Lake Views at 21s
Ivanhoes were quoted 3s. 3d. lower at
£6 12s.
In smal1 stocks there was an improve-
ment in 9 st Fingall to 5s.. with 6ellerB
at the close at 5s. 6d.
Princess Royals were strong, and appre-
ciated ls. Cd. to 11s. Gd., whilst cons re-
covered to 10s. 6d.
Centrals had lOd. bid, calls paid
Cumberlands eased slightly to 5s. 2d.
Kinsellas are unchanged at ls. seller.
Queen Margarets recovered from 4s,
lld. to 5s. 9d., closing at 5s. 6d.
Queensland Menzies also had a substan-
tial gain from 2s. 7$d. to 3s. Gd.
Victory United are unchanfcd at ls. ld.
In investment stocks, Perth Gos cona
sold at 41s. Gd., and 47s Gd. was bid for
the paids.
Swan - Brewerys were offered at 79s.,
and 10s. 6d. was bid for Perth Electrio
Trams.
The following are the latest prices:
Adelaide.
Chaffers, ls. 5d.
Associated. 42s.
Golden Poles, 8s.
Great Boulder, 24s. lid
Lake View Consols, 21s.
Bayleys, ls. Gd.
Queen Margaret, 5s. Gd.
Queensland Menzies, 3s Gd.
Victory United, ls. ld.
W. Waihi, ls. lOd.
London.
Great Fingall, £A 3s. 9d.
Associated, £2 ls. 3d.
Great Boulder, £1 3s. 9d.
Ivanhoe. £6 12s.
Brownhill Extended, 10s. 3d.
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