By 1909, there was a thriving competition among newspapers of the day; four weekly newspapers served the community with each presenting a different political viewpoint. In August 1914, two days before the First World War, a major fire changed the course of history at the Examiner.
In 1909, newspapers were engaged in a fierce battle for readership; four weekly publications provided coverage to the local population, each taking a distinct stance on politics. Two days before World War I started in August 1914, a major fire had far-reaching consequences at the Examiner.