Tasmanian press smuggled into state

By Julian Burgess
March 28 2017 - 3:00pm
FRONT PAGE: The front page image of the Weekly Courier on Thursday, July 3, 1934, saw people huddled around a radio listening to the Test Match.
FRONT PAGE: The front page image of the Weekly Courier on Thursday, July 3, 1934, saw people huddled around a radio listening to the Test Match.

When The Examiner officially marked its centenary, a little belatedly in 1946 due to wartime shortages, the then editor Rupert John (Jack) Williams said the newspaper had given its community service unequalled in the history of Tasmania.

Subscribe now for unlimited access.

$0/

(min cost $0)

or signup to continue reading

See subscription options

Get the latest Launceston news in your inbox

Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date.

We care about the protection of your data. Read our Privacy Policy.