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Montague Grover
1870–1943
A sharp, influential newspaperman from Australia’s lively press world, he spent decades shaping major papers while insisting that news should inform readers rather than steer their opinions. He also wrote books, bringing the same brisk, observant style to his work beyond the newsroom.
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The awful Australian
by Montague Grover
About the author
Born in Melbourne in 1870, Montague Macgregor Grover—often called "Monty" Grover—became a prominent Australian journalist and editor. He was educated at Melbourne Church of England Grammar School and entered newspaper work young, building a long career in reporting and editing.
Grover is best known for his work with the Sydney Sun, where he served as editor and became a well-known figure in Australian journalism. Biographical sources describe him as a strong believer that newspapers should sell news rather than try to mold public opinion, a view that helps explain the reputation he earned in the press.
He died in 1943. Alongside his newspaper career, he also wrote books, and his papers are preserved in Australian archival collections, suggesting the lasting interest in his life and work.