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Monday, June 28, 2010

New “Advertiser” Correspondent in Aberdeen

The Graaff-Reinet Advertiser is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Peter Shaw as its official correspondent in Aberdeen, following the resignation of Ms Joan Tinker.
Shaw, who runs his own internet blog, has to his credit a couple of novels and hundreds of articles, including several articles for this newspaper, book reviews, and similar features. He co-owns with his wife the well known bookshop in Aberdeen, which also publishes its own newsletter.
Before coming to Aberdeen a couple of years ago, he ran a bookshop and a bookbinding workshop in Johannesburg, which did a lot of work for Wits University, large legal practices, as well as students and book collectors. His wife, Sue, is an avid photographer and scrapbooker, and has promised to assist – Shaw himself is partially deaf.
Organizers of local events, and in fact anyone with a newsworthy local story, should contact Peter or Sue at the bookshop or on 083 794 2262.
Article By: Peter Shaw