The Bendigo Advertiser was first published in 1853. The Bendigo Independent was founded in 1866. In November 1918 the papers amalgamated and continued under The Bendigo Advertiser banner. The Bendigo Advertiser currently delivers news as a printed newspaper, digital paper and on its website and social media. The paper changed from broadsheet to Tabloid in 1998.A4 size internal memorandum on white paper, purple print heading- Bendigo Advertiser, blue signature at the bottom. B Baskett. MEMORANDUM To Mike Robson, Managing Director. Jack Dent, Executive Director (Finance). Rick Neville General Manager. From Bruce Baskett, General Manager. October 9, 1995. Naturally we are a bit over the moon after winning the Meacham Award. Believe me, it is a very highly prized award among the regional dailies. It has never been won by a Victorian paper before. There are more comments about winning the award with B. Baskett signature. Stapled to it is a cutting from the Albury Border Mail and a cutting from the Bendigo Advertiser referring to the award. A similar memorandum From Mr. Bruce Baskett General Manager to Mr. Mike Robson Managing Director INL, August 26, 1996, referring to the Bendigo Advertiser winning the award in 1996 is included.the bendigo advertiser, meacham award 1995, meacham award 1996