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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 08, 1963
Page
3
Commonwealth Statistician K. M. Archer reports mixed retail trends for 1961-62. Grocery stores declined from 24 309 to 22 256 while sales rose to £589m. bakeries dropped in number but saw higher sales. cafes hotels and tobacconists fell, yet overall turnover rose. Department stores increased as clothiers fell. motor vehicle dealers grew from 11 072 to 13 754 with sales up to £651m. cycle stores and chemists show varied movements.
The Commonwealth Statistician reports Australia’s population rose by 59 104 to 1 869 475 in the March quarter. Growth stemmed from natural increase 39 485 and net migrants 19 621. Births totaled 60 099 with 20 416 deaths, and 21 689 marriages were registered. Countrywide male excess stood at 3 205. State figures list New South Wales 4 037 519 and other totals.
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