asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state the market quotations for: (1) 4 per cent. Debenture; (2) 4 per cent. Guaranteed Preference; (3) 4 per cent. Preference; (4) Ordinary, Great Southern Railway Company Stock in the last week in June in each of the years 1937 to 1944 inclusive.
Written Answers. - Great Southern Railway Stocks.
The following are the particulars:—
Great Southern Railways Company's stocks (four classes). Highest quotations in last week in June in each of the years 1937, 1938, 1939, 1940, 1941, 1942, 1943 and 1944.
|
Class of Stock |
Highest quotation in last week in June in years |
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|
1937 |
1938 |
1939 |
1940 |
1941 |
1942 |
1943 |
1944 |
|
|
(a) |
(b) |
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|
Ordinary |
34½ |
20 |
9½ |
8 |
8 |
(No quotation) |
(No quotation) |
51 |
|
Preference |
46 |
20 |
13¼ |
9½ |
9 |
18 |
14 |
51 |
|
Guaranteed |
72½ |
50 |
30 |
20? |
28 |
38½ |
28½ |
70 |
|
Debenture |
88¾ |
70 |
52 |
44 |
51? |
63 |
54 |
93? |
(a) In year 1942—Last previous quotation was 15 on 28/5/42.
(b) In year 1943—Last previous quotation was 10? on 22/6/43.