Maitland, New South Wales
The present city was proclaimed in 1945 with the amalgamation of the three local government areas. The city's boundaries have been increased by incorporating parts of other local government areas since then (most notably Kearsley Shire which from 1946 to 1949 was the only local government area in Australia's history to have a Communist majority of councillors).
Maitland Mercury
The Maitland Mercury is Australia's third oldest regional newspaper, preceded only by the "Geelong Advertiser" (estab. 1840) and the "Launceston Examiner" (estab. 1842).
The "Maitland Mercury" was established in 1843 when it was called "The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser". "The Maitland Mercury" is still in circulation serving the city of Maitland and the surrounding Lower Hunter Valley.