Wickepin Argus

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Wickepin Argus
Founded26 November 1910 (1910-11-26)
Language English
Ceased publication20 December 1934 (1934-12-20)
City Wickepin, Western Australia
CountryAustralia
ISSN 2203-7268

The Wickepin Argus, also known as the Wickepin Argus and Eastern Districts Representative, was a newspaper published in Northam, Western Australia from 1910 until 1934.

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History

The first issue of the Wickepin Argus was published on 26 November 1910. [1] At launch the proprietor was Edgar Sydney Hall of the Narrogin Observer . [2] [3] [4]

Of the initial release, the Northam Courier remarked that the paper was "a creditable one, and bids fair to prove a promising addition to the ranks of our country journals". [3] The Southern Argus said from the appearance of the publication they thought it would be a success. [5] The Collie Miner also praised the first issue, saying it was "a creditable one suggesting the immediate probability of it fulfilling its avowed mission." [6]

In January 1911, soon after its launch, there was some acrimony between the Wickepin Argus and the Great Southern Leader . It was alleged that the proprietor of the Argus had employed "despicable methods" to lure advertisers away from the Leader. [7]

The paper's final edition was published on 20 December 1934. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Wickepin Argus (WA : 1910 - 1934)". Trove. National Library of Australia. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
  2. ↑ "THE CRITIC". Truth (City Edition). No. 388. Perth. 10 December 1910. p. 1. Retrieved 15 May 2024– via National Library of Australia.
  3. 1 2 "Meckering Notes". Northam Courier . Vol. II, no. 112. Northam. 9 December 1910. p. 5. Retrieved 15 May 2024– via National Library of Australia.
  4. ↑ "The "Wickepin Argus."". The Narrogin Observer and Williams District Representative . Vol. 6, no. 299. Narrogin. 31 December 1910. p. 5. Retrieved 15 May 2024– via National Library of Australia.
  5. ↑ "Local and General Items". The Southern Argus and Wagin-Arthur Express . Vol. VI, no. 291. Wagin. 10 December 1910. p. 2. Retrieved 15 May 2024– via National Library of Australia.
  6. ↑ "Current Notes". The Collie Miner . Vol. 11, no. 54. Collie. 6 December 1910. p. 2. Retrieved 15 May 2024– via National Library of Australia.
  7. ↑ "Local and General News". Great Southern Leader . Vol. IV, no. 177. Western Australia. 20 January 1911. p. 2. Retrieved 15 May 2024– via National Library of Australia.


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