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Madras Courier

The Madras Courier was an Indian English language newspaper that ran between 1785 and 1821. It was the first newspaper to be published in Madras, Madras Presidency, British India. It was the leading newspaper of its time and was the officially recognized newspaper for printing government notifications.

History
Madras Courier was found on 12 October 1785 by Richard Johnston, a British Army officer turned printer. Functioning as a weekly publication, the Madras Courier gained official recognition for publishing government notifications. In contrast to the Bengal Gazette, which was critical of the East India Company and faced suppression, the Madras Courier avoided offending the company. Nonetheless, it encountered controversies, such as debates over the legality of lotteries for public projects and accusations of libel. The paper faced challenges with the rise of competitors such as the Madras Gazette and Government Gazette, leading to its closure in 1821. ==Contents==
Contents
The newspaper typically encompassed four to six pages and featured a Latin motto, "Quicquid agunt homines" ("Whatever people do"). Its content included British news, letters to the editor, local Indian news, poetry, and advertisements. It initially released issues on Wednesdays, later switching to Thursdays. ==References==
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