File 16 - Advertising - classified

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OBS/1/2/2/2/16

Title

Advertising - classified

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  • 1975-1987 (Creation)

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1 file

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General file on classified advertising containing correspondence, memorandums and reports relating to classified and personal adverts placed in the newspaper. Topics covered include the space given to advertising and competition between the national newspapers for classified advertisements. Includes complaints from members of the public about the content of adverts, including the inclusion of 'pornographic' images.

Primary correspondents include: Roger Harrison; Nick Morrell.

Creator: The Observer Limited; Managing Director's Office; Roger Harrison

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Complaint letters including personal details of members of the public maybe closed in line with data protection regulations.

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      Open(part)

      Closed until

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      HF5

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