Celebrating our proud paper kid history

The North Eastern Advertiser has proudly employed local children as paper kids to hand deliver the newspaper throughout the community.
Around half of the Advertiser’s circulation, approximately 1200 copies, are still delivered weekly by our iconic paper kids, often the role of youngsters aged between 7 – 16 years.
Many of our former paper kids have gone on to become school and community leaders and successful businessmen and women, and we are very proud of their achievements.

Our paper kids distribute printed newspapers in Scottsdale and Bridport to homes, offices and subscribers on a regular route - in rain, hail or shine.
The position started with the Advertiser bi-weekly, when publishing days were Tuesdays and Fridays, until April 4, 1975 when the paper changed to once a week.

The paper is now printed and delivered on a Wednesday.

The North-Eastern Advertiser would like to extend a thank you to all past and present paper kids, as well as our loyal readers; you have played a vital role in the longevity of our newspaper’s success.