The Robertson Advocate Explained

The Robertson Advocate was an English language broadsheet newspaper published twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Fridays,^[1] in Mittagong, New South Wales, Australia.^[2] In 1924 the paper changed its name to The Robertson Mail.

History

The paper is thought to have commenced publication some time before January 1888,^[3] and it continued under the same title until 28 December 1923.^[4] Beneath the title the banner reads: "Kangaloon, Wild's Meadow, Yarrunga, Kangaroo Valley Times". The last issue of the paper under its original title was Vol. 38 No. 101. The paper was subsequently published under the title of The Robertson Mail from January 1924 until 28 February 1930.^[5] At one time at least the Robertson Advocate was "printed and published for the proprietors by JOSEPH WHITE Offices — Mittagong, Bowral, Moss Vale and Robertson".^[6]

Digitisation

Both The Robertson Advocate and The Robertson Mail have been digitised as part of the Australian Newspapers Digitisation Program project of the National Library of Australia.^{[7] [8]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Trove digitized newspapers. The Robertson Advocate. National Library of Australia. 5 September 2013.
2. Web site: The Robertson advocate, State Library of NSW catalogue entry. 5 September 2013.
3. Book: Kirkpatrick, Rod. A Short History of the Australian Country Press. 2013. Australian Newspaper History Group. Mackay, Queensland. 9780980312850. 213.
4. Web site: Trove. The Robertson Advocate. National Library of Australia. 5 September 2013. 1. 28 December 1923.
5. Web site: The Robertson mail. State Library of NSW catalogue. 3 October 2013.
6. News: Advertising . . New South Wales, Australia . 1 May 1908 . 12 April 2020 . 1 . Trove .
7. Web site: Newspaper and magazine titles. Trove. National Library of Australia. 16 October 2014.
8. Web site: Newspaper Digitisation Program. National Library of Australia. 16 October 2014.