On the 9th March 1867, a new newspaper was to see the light of day. Known as the Port Elizabeth Advertiser, it was edited by William Edwards, a printer and bookbinder by profession. It was a free paper, published twice weekly, full of advertisements and items of local interest.
This blog covers the history of this newspaper and its almost fatal fire in 1913.
Main picture: Fire engulfing the offices of the P.E. Advertiser