The ''Alexandra, Eildon, Marysville Standard'' is a newspaper published by Alexandra Newspapers in Victoria, Australia.
History
The newspaper was first published biweekly as the ''Alexandra Times'' by John Whitelaw on 2 June 1868. In its first editorial the newspaper committed to "representing the commercial and mining interests of the district". The newspaper’s motto was ''veritas vincit omnia'', truth conquers all.
The ''Alexandra Times'' became the ''Alexandra and Yea Standard'' in 1877. The ''Standard'' was known for its detailed recording of local affairs in the nineteenth century, including mining, farming and agriculture, especially dairy and timber milling.
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Eildon
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Taggerty
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''World War I Victorian newspapers''from the State Library of Victoria
Newspapers published in Victoria (state)
Newspapers established in 1868
1868 establishments in Australia
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