The Advertiser (Adelaide) facts for kids

The Advertiser is a daily newspaper published in Adelaide, South Australia. It first came out on 12 July 1858. This newspaper is owned by News Limited, which is part of a bigger company called News Corp Australia. It brings news and stories to people in South Australia every day.

What is The Advertiser?

The Advertiser is a very important newspaper for people living in South Australia. It shares news about what is happening in their local area, across Australia, and around the world. Newspapers like The Advertiser help people stay informed about current events. They cover everything from sports and weather to important government decisions.

A Look Back: Its History

The Advertiser started a long time ago, in 1858. It was first called The South Australian Advertiser. A person named Rev John Henry Barrow helped to start it. Over the years, the newspaper grew and became very popular. It has been printed almost every day since it began. In November 1997, it changed its size to a smaller, more compact format called a tabloid.

Who Owns The Advertiser?

Today, The Advertiser is owned by a large media company called News Corp Australia. This company owns many newspapers and media businesses around the world. Being part of a big company helps The Advertiser to keep bringing news to its readers.

Where is it Made?

The main office for The Advertiser is in Adelaide, South Australia. You can find it at 31 Waymouth Street. This is where reporters write their stories and editors decide what news will be in the paper. From here, the newspaper is printed and sent out to homes and shops across the state.

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  The office of The Advertiser in Waymouth Street, Adelaide

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  The Advertiser Building on King William Street, Adelaide, 1936