Magazine Info
Smiths Weekly
An independent weekly published in Sydney, but read all over Australia, Smith’s Weekly was one of Australia’s most patriotic newspaper-style magazines.
Mainly directed at the male market, it mixed sensationalism, satire and controversial opinions with sporting and finance news.
It also included short stories, and many cartoons and caricatures as a main feature of its lively format.
WARNING: The representation of women and minority groups in the media changed dramatically in the latter part of last century and some of the sexist, racist and homophobic opinions expressed in this type of publication are potentially offensive by today’s standards.
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1930s
1940s
1950s
