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Le Courrier Australien Collector's Edition release

10 December 2019

To celebrate the 125th anniversary, Le Courrier Australien has published a bilingual Collector Edition.

Le Courrier Australien has released its 250 pages Collector Edition retracing the history of Franco-Australian relations from 1892 to 1945. A special edition that features the most significant covers and articles from Le Courrier Australien since its launch in 1892. The readers will be given the opportunity to revisit the historical importance of the French-Australian Community over the span of the last century.

For the bilingual premium hardcover book Le Courrier Australien has had the Prefaces written by the esteemed Jacqueline Dwyer, the Minister of State, attached to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne and his Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) - Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia.

Their messages highlight the importance of this Collector's Edition in reinforcing the ongoing relationship between our two countries, Australia and France.

"The newspaper’s longevity and reputation has been integral to the strong bilateral relationship that exists between our two countries today. (...) I commend the first instalment of Le Courrier Australien–Collector Edition to Australian and French audiences and for those interested in the history between our two countries", his Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) - Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia.

"This anniversary provides the perfect opportunity to congratulate Le Courrier Australien for having not only followed, but also been a part of the history of the bilateral relationship between France and Australia, and this, for many years, as demonstrated by this book", the Minister of State, attached to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne.

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Website: Le Courrier Australien