11.   Still, the latest reading shows that fewer people intend to purchase major appliances.

12.   Those readings show the economy remained rather strong in the first quarter, while inflationary pressures began to build.

13.   Westpac economics general manager Bill Evans said the September reading showed the underlying strength of the Australian economy and expectations that growth will continue into next year.

14.   While satellite readings showed Peter had made it back safely, no one was able to find him before the glue attaching the tracking device to his back dissolved.

15.   Preliminary readings had shown at least five aftershocks he said.