CANBERRA (AP) - The Prime Minister of Australia, Mr Joseph Lyons, proclaimed that today be a day of national celebration, heralding the birth of Harriet Flanackey on Monday 12th September, 1932.
The Governor General has sent a bouquet of Aster, the flower for the month of September, to the family.
September 12 seems to be a popular day to be born, at least according to the rich and famous people born on that day! Also born this date are Barry White, Ben Folds and Jennifer Hudson.
It's interesting to note that as of today, Harriet will have been alive for 34,220 days!
PETER PAN WINS THE CUP - Peter Pan secured Melbourne Cup glory.
RICHMOND CLAIM FLAG - Richmond celebrated VFL premiership honours.
BODYLINE SERIES SHOCKS CRICKET - The controversial Bodyline series dominated sporting headlines.
AUSTRALIAN TENNIS GROWS STRONGER - Local tennis competitions attracted growing crowds.
CANBERRA - Heated discussion marked the House floor today as Parliament debated the state of consumer prices. Many Members complained that the average Australian just can't afford a new home at £950.
Split along Party lines, many Liberals felt that 5 cents for milk was a solid consumer bargain, while the opposition pointed out that 18 cents for bacon was too expensive for many Australians.
Since the average worker now earns a record annual wage of £200, many Members felt that 7 cents for bread was affordable.
Deputy Prime Minister Earle Page noted that while potatoes had risen to 9 cents, the Australian public had more buying power than ever before.
- Amelia Earhart Makes Aviation History
- Radio Ownership Continues Growing
- Australia Battles Depression Conditions
- Sydney Harbour Bridge Officially Opens
- Tarzan Swings Into Cinemas
Australian television audiences were treated to popular shows such as Comedy Radio Serials and Live Orchestra Broadcasts.
Popular television personality N/A took out the Gold Logie award, while N/A won Most Popular Actor
At the movies we watched films like Tarzan The Ape Man, Scarface and Grand Hotel. The Best Picture award went to No Award.
THE TOP HITS OF 1932
What a year it's been for the music industry! With hit songs like Night And Day and Brother Can You Spare A Dime, success was assured.
Who could forget the enchanting melody of Please or stop humming Paradise, one of the year's most popular songs? The tunes of 1932 will remain in our hearts for years to come.
CHINATOWN - It only seems natural the birth of Harriet Flanackey might be cause for great joy in the Chinese community. After all, this lucky person was born during Chinese Lunar Year 4,635, the Year of the Monkey, a very auspicious year!
People born in this year are said to be clever, curious and inventive. Today's fortune cookie says: "Fortune Smiles Upon Those Who Stay Determined!"