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Study Guide: The Daily Telegraph: History, Operations, and Editorial Stance

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The Daily Telegraph: History, Operations, and Editorial Stance Study Guide

Founding and Early Development (1879-c.1930s)

The Daily Telegraph was founded in the 20th century.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Daily Telegraph was founded in 1879, which is in the 19th century.

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John Mooyart Lynch's objective for The Daily Telegraph was to be more sympathetic to public opinion than its contemporary newspapers.

Answer: False

Explanation: John Mooyart Lynch aimed for The Daily Telegraph to be a reliable exponent of public opinion, indicating a desire for greater sympathy with it, not less.

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Watkin Wynne introduced shorter, punchier stories and increased sensationalism to enhance readership.

Answer: False

Explanation: Watkin Wynne, taking over in 1882, introduced shorter, punchier stories and increased the sensationalism of the content, rather than longer, complex narratives.

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In its early history, The Daily Telegraph was a proponent of the Federation of Australia.

Answer: True

Explanation: During its formative years, The Daily Telegraph actively championed the Federation of Australia, a significant political movement.

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The Daily Telegraph began featuring news on its front page instead of advertisements in 1924.

Answer: False

Explanation: In 1924, The Daily Telegraph transitioned to featuring news on its front page, moving away from advertisements.

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The first edition of The Daily Telegraph cost two pence.

Answer: False

Explanation: The first edition of The Daily Telegraph, published on July 1, 1879, was priced at one penny.

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The Daily Telegraph switched to a tabloid format in 1931.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Daily Telegraph adopted a tabloid format in 1927, not 1931. It later reverted to a broadsheet format in 1931.

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In which year was The Daily Telegraph founded?

Answer: 1879

Explanation: The Daily Telegraph was founded in 1879 by John Mooyart Lynch.

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What was John Mooyart Lynch's primary goal for The Daily Telegraph?

Answer: To report public opinion more effectively than competitors.

Explanation: John Mooyart Lynch's vision was for The Daily Telegraph to be a reliable exponent of public opinion, aiming to be more in sympathy with and better at reporting it than existing newspapers.

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What strategic changes did Watkin Wynne implement in The Daily Telegraph's content?

Answer: Introduced shorter, punchier stories and more sensationalism.

Explanation: Watkin Wynne, taking over in 1882, introduced shorter, punchier stories and increased the sensationalism of the content.

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Which significant political movement did The Daily Telegraph champion in its early years?

Answer: The Federation of Australia.

Explanation: In its early history, The Daily Telegraph actively championed the Federation of Australia.

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In what year did The Daily Telegraph begin featuring news on its front page instead of advertisements?

Answer: 1924

Explanation: The Daily Telegraph began featuring news on its front page, replacing advertisements, in 1924.

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Ownership and Corporate Evolution

The Daily Telegraph is owned by a subsidiary of News Corp Australia.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Daily Telegraph is published by Nationwide News Pty Limited, a subsidiary of News Corp Australia.

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Rupert Murdoch's News Limited acquired The Daily Telegraph in 1972 for $15 million.

Answer: True

Explanation: News Limited, under Rupert Murdoch, acquired The Daily Telegraph in 1972 for $15 million.

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Who acquired The Daily Telegraph in 1929?

Answer: Sir Hugh Denison

Explanation: Sir Hugh Denison acquired The Daily Telegraph in 1929.

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For how much did News Limited acquire The Daily Telegraph in 1972?

Answer: $15 million

Explanation: News Limited acquired The Daily Telegraph in 1972 for $15 million.

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Which company is the ultimate parent company of The Daily Telegraph?

Answer: News Corp

Explanation: The ultimate parent company of The Daily Telegraph is News Corp.

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What newspaper did The Daily Telegraph merge with in 1990?

Answer: The Daily Mirror

Explanation: In 1990, The Daily Telegraph merged with The Daily Mirror.

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Which of the following is NOT listed as a media holding of News Corp Australia alongside newspapers?

Answer: The Sydney Morning Herald

Explanation: The Sydney Morning Herald is not listed as a media holding of News Corp Australia; it is owned by Nine Entertainment Co.

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Which of the following is a division of News Corp Australia responsible for community newspapers in New South Wales?

Answer: NewsLocal

Explanation: NewsLocal is the division of News Corp Australia responsible for community newspapers in New South Wales.

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Publication Operations and Characteristics

What is the primary format of The Daily Telegraph?

Answer: Tabloid

Explanation: The Daily Telegraph is published in a tabloid format.

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The Daily Telegraph is published seven days a week.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Daily Telegraph is published from Monday to Saturday, not seven days a week.

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The Daily Telegraph's headquarters are located in Melbourne.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Daily Telegraph's headquarters are located in Sydney, not Melbourne.

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What is the ISSN identifier for The Daily Telegraph?

Answer: 1836-0203

Explanation: The ISSN identifier for The Daily Telegraph is 1836-0203.

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What is the official website address for The Daily Telegraph?

Answer: www.dailytelegraph.com.au

Explanation: The official website address for The Daily Telegraph is www.dailytelegraph.com.au.

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In October 2018, The Daily Telegraph's total monthly readership was higher than the Sydney Morning Herald's.

Answer: False

Explanation: In October 2018, The Daily Telegraph's total monthly readership (4,500,000) was lower than the Sydney Morning Herald's (7,429,000).

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The weekday print circulation of The Daily Telegraph increased between June 2013 and June 2017.

Answer: False

Explanation: The weekday print circulation of The Daily Telegraph decreased from 310,724 in June 2013 to 221,641 in June 2017.

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In February 2019, The Daily Telegraph's website was ranked as the 90th most visited website in Australia.

Answer: False

Explanation: In February 2019, The Daily Telegraph's website was ranked 343rd, not 90th, by Alexa.

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The Daily Telegraph's website was ranked as the sixth most popular Australian news website by Nielsen.

Answer: True

Explanation: According to Nielsen, The Daily Telegraph's website was ranked as the sixth most popular Australian news website.

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What was the total monthly readership of The Daily Telegraph (print and digital) in October 2018?

Answer: 4,500,000

Explanation: In October 2018, The Daily Telegraph's total monthly readership was 4,500,000.

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How did The Daily Telegraph's weekday print circulation change between June 2013 and June 2017?

Answer: Decreased from 310,724 to 221,641.

Explanation: The weekday print circulation decreased from 310,724 in June 2013 to 221,641 in June 2017.

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What was The Daily Telegraph's website ranking in Australia according to Alexa in February 2019?

Answer: 343rd

Explanation: According to Alexa, The Daily Telegraph's website was ranked 343rd in Australia in February 2019.

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What was the Saturday newspaper circulation for The Daily Telegraph in June 2017?

Answer: 221,996

Explanation: The Saturday newspaper circulation for The Daily Telegraph in June 2017 was 221,996.

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The Daily Telegraph's website ranked as the 343rd most visited website in Australia in February 2019. This was a change from its July 2015 ranking of:

Answer: 90th

Explanation: The Daily Telegraph's website ranked 343rd in February 2019, a decline from its July 2015 ranking of 90th.

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What was the weekday readership of The Daily Telegraph in the 2013-14 financial year?

Answer: 1,191,000

Explanation: In the 2013-14 financial year, The Daily Telegraph reported a weekday readership of 1,191,000.

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Editorial Stance and Political Alignment

During the 2013 Australian federal election, The Daily Telegraph published significantly more stories favoring the Coalition than other parties.

Answer: True

Explanation: During the 2013 Australian federal election, The Daily Telegraph published 177 stories favoring the Coalition compared to only 11 for other parties.

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The Daily Telegraph has consistently endorsed the Australian Labor Party in federal elections from 2010 onwards.

Answer: False

Explanation: From 2010 onwards, The Daily Telegraph has consistently endorsed the Coalition, not the Australian Labor Party.

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The Daily Telegraph consistently supports the Australian Labor Party.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Daily Telegraph's editorial stance is generally opposed to the Australian Labor Party and supportive of the Liberal Party.

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The Daily Telegraph endorsed the Australian Labor Party for the 2007 Australian federal election.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Daily Telegraph endorsed the Australian Labor Party for the 2007 Australian federal election, marking the second time it had supported the party.

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The Daily Telegraph endorsed the Greens for the 2010 Australian federal election.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Daily Telegraph endorsed the Coalition for the 2010 Australian federal election, not The Greens.

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Which political entity did The Daily Telegraph endorse for the 2010 Australian federal election?

Answer: The Coalition

Explanation: For the 2010 Australian federal election, The Daily Telegraph endorsed the Coalition.

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What is the general editorial stance of The Daily Telegraph regarding the major Australian political parties?

Answer: Historically opposed to the ALP and supports the Liberal Party.

Explanation: The Daily Telegraph's editorial stance is historically opposed to the Australian Labor Party (ALP) and generally supportive of the Liberal Party.

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In a 2004 survey, what percentage of journalists considered News Limited (excluding The Australian) the most partisan media outlet?

Answer: 40%

Explanation: A 2004 survey found that 40% of journalists considered News Limited (excluding The Australian) to be the most partisan media outlet.

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According to a 2004 survey, which newspaper was identified by readers as the most likely to not accurately and fairly report the news?

Answer: 'All of them'

Explanation: According to a 2004 survey, readers identified 'All of them' as the most likely category (16%) to not accurately and fairly report the news, followed by the Herald Sun (11%) and The Daily Telegraph (9%).

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For which Australian federal election did The Daily Telegraph endorse the Australian Labor Party for the second time?

Answer: 2007

Explanation: The Daily Telegraph endorsed the Australian Labor Party for the 2007 Australian federal election, marking the second occasion it had supported the party.

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What percentage of respondents in a 2013 Essential Research poll expressed 'a lot of' or 'some' trust in The Daily Telegraph?

Answer: 49%

Explanation: A 2013 poll indicated that 49% of respondents expressed 'a lot of' or 'some' trust in The Daily Telegraph.

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A 2013 poll found The Daily Telegraph to be Australia's most-trusted major newspaper.

Answer: False

Explanation: A 2013 poll found The Daily Telegraph to be Australia's least-trusted major newspaper, with 49% expressing trust.

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The Daily Telegraph's political alignment is described as centre-left.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Daily Telegraph's political alignment is described as centre-right.

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The Daily Telegraph's political alignment is described as:

Answer: Centre-right

Explanation: The Daily Telegraph's political alignment is described as centre-right.

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Key Figures and Historical Milestones

Who is the current editor of The Daily Telegraph?

Answer: True

Explanation: The current editor of The Daily Telegraph is Ben English.

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The caption for a front page image of The Daily Telegraph specifies it features a story about which person during the 2016 federal election campaign?

Answer: David Feeney

Explanation: The caption for a front page image of The Daily Telegraph from May 26, 2016, specifies it features a story about David Feeney during the 2016 federal election campaign.

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Geographical Presence and Sister Publications

The Daily Telegraph has counterparts in Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Hobart, and Darwin.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Daily Telegraph has counterpart newspapers in Melbourne (Herald Sun), Brisbane (The Courier-Mail), Adelaide (The Advertiser), Hobart (The Mercury), and Darwin (The Northern Territory News).

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Which of the following is NOT listed as a counterpart newspaper to The Daily Telegraph in another Australian city?

Answer: The West Australian (Perth)

Explanation: The West Australian (Perth) is not listed as a counterpart newspaper to The Daily Telegraph in the provided information.

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