The Daily Mirror (Sydney) facts for kids
| Type | Daily newspaper |
|---|---|
| Format | Tabloid |
| Owner(s) | News Limited (1959–1990) |
| Founder(s) | Ezra Norton |
| Founded | 1941 |
| Language | English |
| Ceased publication | 1990 |
| City | Sydney |
| Country | Australia |
| Sister newspapers | The Daily Telegraph |
The Daily Mirror was a newspaper published in the afternoon. It started in Sydney, Australia, in 1941. The newspaper was created by Ezra Norton.
Even though World War II was happening and paper was hard to get, The Daily Mirror was allowed to print. This was thanks to a special permission from Eric Harrison, who was a government minister at the time.
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The Daily Mirror's History
How the Newspaper Started
The Daily Mirror began its journey in 1941. Its founder, Ezra Norton, had a vision for a new afternoon paper. He worked hard to make it happen. Getting a license during wartime was a big deal. It showed how important newspapers were considered.
Changes in Ownership
In October 1958, Ezra Norton and his business partners decided to sell their newspapers. They sold them to a company called the Fairfax Group. But the Fairfax Group quickly sold The Daily Mirror to another company, News Limited. This change meant new owners for the paper.
Merging with Another Paper
On October 8, 1990, The Daily Mirror joined with another newspaper. This was its sister paper, The Daily Telegraph, which was a morning paper. They combined to form a new newspaper called The Daily Telegraph-Mirror.
Later, in 1996, the name changed again. It went back to just The Daily Telegraph. This meant that the name Daily Mirror was no longer used. It marked the end of an era for the original newspaper.
People Behind the News
Frank McGuinness's Role
Frank McGuinness helped start The Daily Mirror in 1941. He was an important person in getting the newspaper off the ground. His son, P. P. McGuinness, later became a well-known journalist too.
Charles and Ita Buttrose
Charles Buttrose was also a journalist for The Daily Mirror. He later became the editor of the newspaper. His daughter, Ita Buttrose, grew up to be very famous in the media world.
Ita Buttrose was the first editor of Cleo magazine. She also edited The Australian Women's Weekly. Today, she is the chair of the ABC, which is a major media organization in Australia.
