Significant Dates

The Melbourne Observer newspaper was first published in 1969.

It is published by Local Media Pty Ltd, which is owned by the Long Famiy.

 Milestones

February 3, 1957. Observer director Fleur Marian Long (nee Tunzi) born.

February 3, 1978. Observer owners Ash and Fleur Long married. 

September 1, 1917. A W Allen business commences.

September 1969. The Sunday Observer newspaper starts publication. Founder: Gordon Page Barton.

October 19, 1956. Birth date of current-day Melbourne Observer Publisher-Editor, Ash Long.

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