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Samuel Saunders (journalist)

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New Zealand journalist and newspaper editor (1857–1943)

Samuel Saunders
Saunders with his mother. Date unknown.
Born1857
Nelson, New Zealand
Died1943
Eastbourne, New Zealand
Occupation(s)Journalist, newspaper editor
Spouse Helen Johnston ​(m. 1880)​
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Samuel Saunders (1857–1943) was a New Zealand journalist and newspaper editor.

Biography

Saunders was born in Nelson, New Zealand in 1857 to Rhoda Saunders (née Flower) and Alfred Saunders. His uncle was William Saunders and his sister was Sarah Page. In 1880 he married Helen Johnston who was a granddaughter of William Cargill.

He was editor of the Lyttelton Times from 1891 to 1914.

Saunders died in Eastbourne, New Zealand in 1943, aged 86.

References

  1. ^ "Saunders, Samuel, 1857–1943". natlib.govt.nz. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
  2. ^ "Mr. Samuel Saunders | NZETC". nzetc.victoria.ac.nz. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
  3. Bohan, Edmund. "Sarah Page". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 5 December 2015.
  4. ^ "Mr Samuel Saunders". Otago Daily Times. No. 25135. 28 January 1943. p. 6. Retrieved 3 February 2024 – via PapersPast.
  5. ^ "Mr. Samuel Saunders". Evening Post. No. 22. 27 January 1943. p. 3. Retrieved 26 February 2024 – via PapersPast.


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