Narrandera Argus

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The Narrandera Argus, previously published as The Narandera Argusand Riverina Advertiser, is a weekly English language compact format newspaper published in Narandera, New South Wales (now officially "Narrandera").

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History

First published in 1880, The Narrandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser was published until 1953 when it changed its title to Narrandera Argus, which is still in publication. [1] It was published by James Ashton from 1892 and later by Donald M'Neil Turner. [2] A rival newspaper, the Narrandera Ensign , was established in 1886. This paper promoted protectionism while the Argus promoted free trade. [3]

The paper currently has a circulation of 2,000 across Narrandera, Leeton, Yanco, Griffith, Coolamon, Ganmain, Matong and Grong Grong. [4]

Digitisation

The paper has been digitised as part of the Australian Newspapers Digitisation Program project of the National Library of Australia. [5] [6]

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References

  1. "Catalogue". Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser. State Library of New South Wales. Retrieved 23 April 2013.
  2. "[Publication details]". Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser. 15 January 1895. p. 4. Retrieved 23 April 2013.
  3. Kirkpatrick, Rod (2000). Country Conscience: a history of the New South Wales provincial press, 1841-1995. Canberra: Infinite Harvest Publishing. p. 124.
  4. "Narrandera Argus | About us". www.narranderaargus.com.au. Retrieved 2 July 2015.
  5. "Newspaper and magazine titles". Trove. National Library of Australia. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
  6. "Newspaper Digitisation Program". National Library of Australia. Retrieved 31 May 2013.