The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (NSW : 1803 - 1842)
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The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser was the first newspaper printed in Australia, running from 5 March 1803 until 20 October 1842.[1] It was an official publication of the government of New South Wales, authorised by Governor King and printed by George Howe.[2] On 14 October 1824, under the editorship of Robert Howe, it ceased to be censored by the colonial government.[3]
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- The Sydney gazette, and New South Wales advertiser [electronic resource].
- Publisher
- Sydney : G. Howe, 1803-1842.
- Description
- 40 v. ; 32 cm.
- Notes
- Publisher varies.
1827- : 57 cm.
"Thus we hope to prosper".
"The first Australian newspaper" - Ferguson.
Digitised as part of the Australian Newspapers service which allows access to historic Australian newspapers.
Also available in print and on microfilm.
Electronic reproduction. Canberra, A.C.T., : National Library of Australia, 2008-2009 (Australian newspapers). Vol. 1, no. 1 (Mar. 5, 1803)-v. 40, no. 4503 (Oct. 20, 1842). Mode of access: World Wide Web. - Life Dates
- Vol. 1, no. 1 (Mar. 5, 1803)-v. 40, no. 4503 (Oct. 20, 1842).
- Place
- Australia New South Wales Sydney.
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