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Falkland Islands Periodicals
By Jane Cameron, Archivist
November 2003
Church Magazine, 1889 to 1933
Started by Dean Brandon, the Church Magazine was produced as a monthly
periodical. It is a comprehensive record of social history in the Islands
covering notable events and a wide range of local news such as births,
deaths, marriages, bazaars and shipping movements.
The Penguin, 1929 to June 1938
A daily news sheet began at the same time as local radio broadcasts and
giving notice of programmes as well as items of local and international
news. Much of the reporting is directed to international events and the
Penguin gave far less detailed coverage of local social life than the
Church Magazine.
Falkland Islands News Weekly & Church Bulletin, June 1938 to
December 1943
A publication started by the Reverend G. Kenneth Lowe, chaplain of Christ
Church Cathedral. In addition to church news it covered local social
events, arrivals and departures from the Colony and war news.
Falkland Islands Weekly News, January 1944 to September 1949
This publication replaced the FI News Weekly & Church Bulletin, and
was started by the Reverend Forrest McWhan, Tabernacle minister. As with
its predecessor, the subscription rate was 12 shillings a year. Like the
News Weekly it printed Gazette Notices, sports news, church information,
war news and local advertisements.
Falkland Islands Monthly Review, December 1958 to December 1962
After a gap of nine years during which there was no local paper in the
Islands, the Monthly Review was started by Denton Thompson, then Colonial
Secretary, and Joe King, the Government Printer, and ran for 48 issues. It
was printed by Joe King and ceased to be produced in its original form
when he went on leave early in 1963. The Monthly Review was a four page
record of local events and items of general interest which were featured
on the front and back pages. The centre pages carried advertisements from
local shops and one or two feature photographs usually from overseas.
Falkland Islands Monthly Review, January 1963 to April 1973
Mr D.R. Morrison volunteered to take on production of the Monthly Review
and from then on it was produced in a smaller roneod format with various
editors. It covered local events in somewhat more detail than the original
Monthly Review.
St. Mary's Herald, May 1969 to February 1971
This monthly publication was produced by St. Mary's as a family magazine
to foster social contact in the community. Contains local news,
information, craft and cookery sections along with religious articles.
Falkland Islands Times & Falkland Islands Monthly Review, September
1973 to March 1982
The Reverend Robin Forrester, who became the pastor of the Tabernacle in
1971, started up this publication. Later editors included Dave Ryan and
Dave Colville. Like its predecessors, the FI Times & Monthly Review
covered local social news and events.
Weekly News, 21 February 1974 to 29 May 1974
Also produced by Robin Forrester, it was designed to run in conjunction
with the FI Times & Monthly Review but quickly ceased production. It
covered local and overseas news, travel and passenger details, sports news
and local radio programmes.
Falkland Islands Monthly Review, August 1975 to December 1976
Produced by Wallace and Mary Hirtle. To start with this was a folded
single sheet during 1975. In 1976 the number of pages was increased and
the format changed slightly, but it was still produced by the roneo
process.
Penguin News, 3 October 1979 to current
Started by Graham Bound. Produced at varying intervals over the years from
monthly to weekly, until 1988 in a roneo/gestetner format. The editorship
was taken over by Belinda Caminada in January 1987. Her last issue was in
March 1988. There was then a lapse until it was produced again, for the
first time in proper printed format, in July 1988, edited by Rory McLeod.
As it still does today, the Penguin News has always covered mainly local
issues with some international news as it affects the Islands.
The Warrah, September 1981
Produced in the Islands by the newly formed Falkland Islands Trust, a
conservation body set up with the object of protecting and promoting the
study of local natural and built history. Only one issue was ever
produced, under editor Don Davidson.
The Warrah, 1985 to 1986
This was the name of the annual report of the Falkland Islands Trust
produced in 1985 under the editorship of Shane Wolsey. The report
contained various articles relating to social and natural history. A
similar report was issued for 1986.
Falkland Islands Times, February 1986 to November 1986
A monthly publication started by John Smith covering local topics of
interest, Gazette notices and advertisements. Publication ceased when
Belinda Caminada started producing the Penguin News on a regular basis.
FIC Bulletin, August 1986 to February 1993
Monthly bulletin produced by Joan Spruce, mainly as an advertising
circular but also containing interesting snippets of local news.
Teaberry Express, July 1989 to August 1999
A weekly publication produced by Juanita Brock, which covered social and
cultural events in and around the Falklands. Produced initially in an A5
format it developed a high photographic content. The format later changed
to A4 and for some time in the 1990s was produced in conjunction with
Financial Information & News. Printed editions of these periodicals
ceased in August 1999 and the information was then communicated by the
internet.
The Linker, 1990 to 1994
Newsletter of the Falkland Islands Textile Association. Initially produced
by Rosemary Wilkinson, this was designed as an entertaining and
informative periodical for local craftspeople working with wool. Published
on an irregular basis, it is thought publication stopped in 1994.
Falkland Islands Chamber of Commerce Bulletin, April 1993 to current
Monthly bulletin sent out to members of the Chamber of Commerce containing
contact details of local businesses and brief descriptions of their
products and/or services. In April 1993 the organisation was known as the
"Association of Businesses in the Falkland Islands", becoming
the Chamber of Commerce in May 1993.
Knitter Natter, July 1995
A pilot newsletter produced by Rosemary Wilkinson for information sharing
among all those involved in the Falklander sweater project. It is not
thought that more than one issue was ever produced.
Falklands Conservation Newsletter, March 1996 to current
A locally produced newsletter, initially edited by Fiona Didlick. Produced
in colour since 2000 and now on a regular monthly basis, currently edited
by Sarah Clement. Contains pictures and articles on conservation
activities around the Islands.
Financial Information & News, May 1996 to July 1999
An irregular periodical produced by Juanita Brock reproducing articles of
overseas and local business news.
FALKLAND ISLANDS RELATED PERIODICALS
(including those produced overseas)
The Falkland Islands Journal, 1967 to current
A scholarly journal started in 1967. The founding editor was W.H.
Thompson, Colonial Secretary at the time. The first editorial said,
"The idea behind the journal is to promote interest in the Falkland
Islands and their history." Articles published in the journal over
the years have covered a wide range of topics within the fields of natural
and social history.
The Upland Goose, September 1971 to current
Journal of the Falkland Islands Philatelic Study Group produced in the UK.
Contains detailed information on the activities of the group and scholarly
articles on historical topics relating to philately.
Falkland Islands Newsletter, November 1976 to current
Produced by the Falkland Islands Association in Britain, this publication
deals with issues of importance to the Falklands, mainly sovereignty. It
is also designed to keep members of the Association up to date with new
developments in the Islands and significant events including important
visitors.
Falkland Islands Foundation Newsletter, 1983 to 1990
The Falkland Islands Foundation was formed in the UK to promote the
conservation of wildlife, wrecks and places of historic interest in the
Falkland Islands and Dependencies. They worked in close co-operation with
the Falkland Islands Trust. The first editor was Simon Lyster, secretary
of the Foundation. The Newsletter was initially produced on a bi-annual
basis, but by 1990 it was produced once a year under the editor Dr Kate
Thompson.
The Southern Star
A magazine produced by British Forces based in the Falklands and subtitled
"The most southerly service newspaper in the world". Believed to
have started in 1984. The magazine contained articles, cartoons, jokes and
puzzles to do with military life in the Islands. Produced initially on a
weekly, then later on a bi-monthly basis, the editors changed continuously
with each new posting. The most recent issue held by the Falkland Islands
Archives is from March 2000 and it is not known if the magazine is still
in production.
The Warrah, 1985 to 2000
The Falkland Islands Trust merged with the Falkland Islands Foundation in
1991 to become Falklands Conservation. The Warrah was the title of their
newsletter, initially edited by Dr Kate Thompson and produced in the UK,
normally on a bi-annual basis.
Wildlife Conservation in the Falkland Islands, 2001 to current
This annual journal is produced by Falklands Conservation in the UK and
replaces the Warrah.
Source: Falkland Islands Archives Outline Guide to Holdings, published
by the Falkland Islands Government, 2003
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