WELCOME to The Weekly Times online
By John
F Booth, AM
Managing Editor and Proprietor
THE WEEKLY TIMES celebrated its 79th Birthday by going online worldwide and welcomed a whole new army of readers.
Now in our 85th year we hope that you will become part of our growing family of TWT addicts who look forward to meeting us each week with all the latest news, comments and fun from our part of the world.
The Weekly Times was established by Charles H Engisch in the Sydney suburb of Gladesville in 1921. On May 1, 1979 I became just the second owner of this important local newspaper.
Charles H Engisch was most supportive when I launched the Ombudsman campaign in Australia in 1964 after serving in Local Government, and like the Remington man, I liked the product so much that I bought not only one issue of the paper but the whole company!
Since then we have continued to prosper, grow and expand, and maintain our independence and withstand the onslaughts from the "Big Boys" like Rupert Murdoch's News Limited International and the Fairfax conglomerate.
But we have not forgotten our roots and our objective to serve the community. With ink running through my bloodlines it's difficult to become electrified! However, now with the wonder of modern electronics TWT - The Weekly Times becomes TWT - The Worldwideweb Times!
We look forward to your company online every week in the days ahead.
And - Keep Smiling!
JOHN F BOOTH, AM
CIRCULATION
Areas covered by The Weekly Times are: HUNTERS HILL, WOOLWICH, RYDE, GLADESVILLE, MARSFIELD, CHATSWOOD WEST, EASTWOOD, MACQUARIE, WEST RYDE, EAST RYDE, DENISTONE, CONCORD, LANE COVE WEST, EPPING, WEST EPPING, NORTH EPPING, CARLINGFORD EAST, NORTH RYDE, DRUMMOYNE and WOOLWICH.
PROFILE
THE WEEKLY TIMES is one of Sydney's longest established suburban newspapers established in 1921 and serves the North Western Districts of Sydney.
The newspaper is still independently owned and operated and is sensitive to local issues ensuring a strong and loyal readership base.
Circulation is 53,000, CAB audited, delivered by the newspaper's own independent distribution team each week ensuring 100% distribution every time.
The Weekly Times has always maintained a high profile in the area it serves with a policy of actively promoting local issues and causes on behalf of its readers.
An indication of the newspaper's acceptance in the local area is the strong and loyal advertising base it attracts. This includes Real Estate, Shopping Centres, Clubs and Restaurants, Motoring and Classifieds. A number of advertisers have been with the newspaper for over 40 years.
To ensure continued readership involvement in the newspaper THE WEEKLY TIMES undertakes a number of community based promotions throughout the year. These include:
• The Weekly Times Sports Star of the Year
• TWT West Ryde Chamber of Commerce Easter Parade and Fair
• TWT Ryde School Fireworks Spectacular
• TWT Bridge to Bridge Fun Run and Ryde Aquatic Festival
• Granny Smith Festival and Procession
• TWT Gladesville Christmas Festival Parade & Fair
• TWT Community Christmas Carols Spectacular.
THE WEEKLY TIMES
should be on all advertisers schedules if you are serious about effectively
communicating to this important influential area of Sydney.
2000 Winner of the Australian Suburban Newspaper Awards for Community Service.
2002 Winner of the Australian Suburban Newspaper Awards for Community Service.
2003 Winner of Best Advertising Feature
2003 Winner of Best Community Newspaper
2004 Finalist in 4 categories
2005 Finalist in 5 categories
2005 Winner of Best Advertising Campaign
2005 Winner of Best Editorial
2006
Finalist in 4 Categories 2006 Winner of Best Spot Colour in an Advertisement
2007
Winner in 3 Categories, Finalist in a record 6 Categories!
PS: THE WEEKLY TIMES EXCLUSIVE! Former Prime Minister John Howard MP used to write an exclusive weekly column John Howard Reports for The Weekly Times readers.
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