Date: Jul 1863 Note: William Crimp edited the McIvor Times for a short time only.
Date: Jul 1863 Note: 'The late Mr Henry Thomas was editor of the McIvor Times for years from soon after its starting'.

Issue Details: First known date: 1863... 1863 The McIvor Times and Rodney Advertiser
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Notes

  • According to The Bendigo Advertiser, (14 December 1848): 2), the 'matter and type' of the McIvor Times was duplicated in the Spring Creek Advertiser. The latter simply added a new leader and 'some few items of special local interest'.

  • For publication history, including details of mergers, etc, see: http://handle.slv.vic.gov.au/10381/43838

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

First known date: 1863
    • Heathcote, Strathfieldsaye - Heathcote area, Bendigo area, Ballarat - Bendigo area, Victoria,: William Crimp , 1863-1994 .
      Link: U24588Web resource Digital copy of print publication via Australian Newspapers (AN) Service.
      Note/s:
      • 'Printed and published by William Crimp for the proprietors, at the McIvor Times and Rodney Advertiser General Printing Office, High street, Heathcote, in the Colony of Victoria.' (Colophon, 14 May 1863, p. 4)
      • Digitised issues available for the period 14 May 1863 to 26 December 1918. (Correct as of 23 September 2013.)

Works about this Work

Early Reminiscences : The M'Ivor Goldfield : No. 39 Early Reminiscences : The McIvor Goldfield : No. 39 1910 single work column
— Appears in: The McIvor Times and Rodney Advertiser , 11 August 1910; (p. 3)
Early Reminiscences : The M'Ivor Goldfield : No. 39 Early Reminiscences : The McIvor Goldfield : No. 39 1910 single work column
— Appears in: The McIvor Times and Rodney Advertiser , 11 August 1910; (p. 3)

PeriodicalNewspaper Details

Frequency:
Weekly (Thursday morning)
Range:
2 April 1863 - 1994
Continued by:
McIvor Times (1994- )
Mergers:
Incorporates The McIvor News and Goulburn Advertiser (1858-1866)
Price:
6d ; 6s per quarter or 7s if sent by post
Advertising:
Includes advertising

Has serialised

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