IN 1954, the paper was sold to Merritt and Hatcher Ltd, who modernised the newspaper, introduced new typefaces and replaced the adverts on the front page with news items.
There were many changes in the mid-1950s.
IN 1954, the paper was sold to Merritt and Hatcher Ltd, who modernised the newspaper, introduced new typefaces and replaced the adverts on the front page with news items.
There were many changes in the mid-1950s.
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