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Ashburton Guardian
The Ashburton Guardian is a local newspaper to Ashburton. It has been owned by the Bell family ever since it was discovered in 1880.
The newspaper was founded by Mr. Bell, and has gone through four generations of the Bell family.
Staff
Editors
Alexander Wilson Hogg - 1880-81
Charles Millar Innes - 1924-45
Major (Sir) William Jukes Steward - 1885-97
Grant Shimmin - 1998-2007
John Schalch - 2007-2008+
Advertising Subs
Lisa
Mandy
Steve
Ashburton Guardian
The Ashburton Guardian was founded by Mr B. Bell.
According to the Audit Bureau of Circulation, it has a readership of approximately 11,000 and a circulation of 5,554.
The Ashburton Guardian was first published in September 1897 and is now owned by Mr. Bruce Bell, a prominent member of the community.
Type: Daily Newspaper (except Sundays)
Format: Broadsheet
Owner: Bruce Bell
Founded: 1987
Headquarters: 131 Burnett Street, Ashburton
