1971 Scrip Issue letters
Below are letters and hand-written notes between A. C. W. Ltd, Daniel Montgomery & Son Ltd. and Paull and Williamsons (advocates) ref the Capitalisation of Reserves and Scrip Issue.
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1969 Aberdeen Combworks Ablaze
Over 60 firemen in grim battle with flames Huge crowds sea Aberdeen comb works ablaze Despite a grim battle by over 60 firemen, half the buildings of Aberdeen Comb Works Ltd., Hutcheon Street, Aberdeen, were destroyed last night in an Inferno of flame. Huge crowds watched what was described as the most spectacular fire in Aberdeen [...]
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1970 ACW Annual Accounts
Below is the A. C. W. Limited Report and Balance Sheet for Year ended 31st January 1970. In the face of the destructive fire in April 1969, the company overcame immense challenges, with the resilient workforce ensuring minimal disruption to operations. At the time of the statement, ACW was in the process of constructing a [...]
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1964/1965 Aberdeen Combworks Annual Accounts
Below is the 1964/ 1965 Statement by the Chairman of Directors to Members The period under review is the year to 31st January, 1965 during which time there have been very considerable changes in the organisation of your company. Springing from the success of our more aggressive sales policy, inaugurated by your present Directors in [...]
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1962 Aberdeen Combworks Annual Accounts
Below is the Aberdeen Combworks Company Limited Report and Balance Sheet for Year ended 31st December 1962. The Statement to shareholders by Chairman, James E. Lawie, acknowledges the challenges faced in 1962, including export trade restrictions and import halts in key markets. It then goes on to explain the efforts to expand sales, financial matters [...]