Founded | 5 March 1803 |
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Language | English |
Ceased publication | 20 October 1842 |
City | Sydney, Australia |
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 a semi-official publication of the government of New South Wales, authorised by Governor Philip 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]