The Maitland Mercury celebrates its 170th anniversary on Monday, January 7, 2013, making it one of the oldest newspapers in Australia.
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To commemorate this historic occasion, the Mercury has produced a special 52-page magazine, full of the stories and photographs that have not only recorded the long and proud history of this newspaper but also the city of Maitland.
The magazine contains messages from dignatories, including Prime Minister Julia Gillard and “Mr Maitland”, former NSW Minister Milton Morris on the importance of your local paper to the community, both in years gone by and into the future.
Read how the Mercury covered the events that changed the world, including the outbreak of the first and second world wars.
And there’s also coverage of the events that changed Maitland, including the day that Prince Charles and Princess Diana came to town.
See how the Mercury has changed with a look through selected front pages from the past 170 years and read about our award-winning reporters and photographers.
Don’t miss this special magazine, free inside your Mercury on Monday.
Why not ask your local newsagent to keep a copy for you.
