Narrandera Argus Explained

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

History

First published in 1880, The Narandera 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]}

See also

• List of newspapers in Australia
• List of newspapers in New South Wales

External links

• Official website

Notes and References

1. Web site: Catalogue. Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser. State Library of New South Wales. 23 April 2013.
2. News: [Publication details]]. 23 April 2013. Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser. 15 January 1895. 4.
3. Book: Kirkpatrick. Rod. Country Conscience: a history of the New South Wales provincial press, 1841-1995. 2000. Infinite Harvest Publishing. Canberra. 124.
4. Web site: Narrandera Argus About us. www.narranderaargus.com.au. 2015-07-02.
5. Web site: Newspaper and magazine titles. Trove . National Library of Australia. 31 May 2013.
6. Web site: Newspaper Digitisation Program. National Library of Australia. 31 May 2013.