Guidelines

Can I buy old newspapers?

Can I buy old newspapers?

You can buy old newspapers just as they are, but they do come along with a certificate of authenticity, of course. Note about old Sunday Editions: A Sunday edition newspaper will include the major news sections of that day.

What is Australia’s biggest newspaper?

the Sydney Morning Herald
As of 2019, the Sydney Morning Herald in Australia emerged as the country’s leading newspaper in terms of both its print and online editions.

Are original newspapers worth money?

An old paper’s value also depends on its completeness and condition, the dramatic effect of the headline and where the newspaper was published, Hughes said. A newspaper that contains all the sections (except advertising inserts) is more desirable to collectors than incomplete issues.

Where can I find old newspapers in Australia?

Early historical Australian newspapers between 1803 and 1955 are freely available online through the Trove database. Some current newspapers post 1990 may be available online. You can explore many online newspapers in eResources. PressReader provides access to over newspapers in 40 languages from more than 80 countries including Australia.

When did the Australian newspaper history group start?

Every issue of the Australian Newspaper History Group Newsletterfrom its establishment in October 1999 contains a cornucopia of articles, chronologies and reviews about Australian newspaper history and current developments. Only the longer articles are indexed here.

What was the population of Brisbane in the 1950s?

Although its population was just over 500,000, Brisbane in the 1950s, had the reputation of being ‘Australia’s biggest country town’.

Are there any newspapers in the National Library of Australia?

The Newspapers and Family History zone has current issues – usually the most recent 3 months – of all Australian capital city daily newspapers. The Library also has many Australian newspapers published in languages other than English for the various ethnic communities in Australia.