The Independent (Footscray) Explained

The Independent was an Australian newspaper published in Footscray, Melbourne, Victoria from 1883 to 1933.[1]

History

The Independent was first published on Saturday 31 March 1883 in Nicholson Street, Footscray. It described itself as a local newspaper for Footscray, Yarraville, Braybrook, Wyndham and The Plains. It was published each Saturday and cost 1 penny.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Independent (Footscray, Vic. : 1883 - 1922). National Library of Australia. 15 September 2014.
  2. News: Advertising. . Independent (Footscray, Vic. : 1883 - 1922) . Footscray, Vic. . 31 March 1883 . 15 September 2014 . 1 . National Library of Australia.