9 January 2013
The Manager
Company Announcements Office
Australian Securities Exchange
Dear Sir,

ADVANCE NOTICE - SECOND QUARTER RETAIL SALES RESULTS

Wesfarmers' second quarter retail sales results will be announced on Wednesday,
30 January 2013.
An analyst briefing will be held at 8:00 am (AWST) / 11:00 am (AEDST) following the release of this announcement. This briefing will be accessible via our website
at www.wesfarmers.com.au.
Yours faithfully,

KIM HUNTER

Assistant Company Secretary

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