After proprietor Cec Elliot was run out of town because of a “disgraceful incident”, Peter Milnes and wife Ivy bought the paper, beginning what was to become a proud family newspaper dynasty for Victor Harbor.

In World War II, newsprint was rationed, presenting a problem for publishers. Peter’s son, Colin, along with another employee of the paper, Chic Sheehan, enlisted in the war, and both were taken prisoner.

The Milnes family, in their generational service to The Times, were true trailblazers when it came to embracing new printing and publishing technology.

The Times is now owned by Australian Community Media.

It serves a bustling community of 16,000 in a picture-perfect location beside the sea where many tourists gather, particularly in the summer.

Residents of the peninsula include former high-flying Adelaide Crows AFL player Tony Modra who lives at Waitpinga and can be seen catching crayfish.

The traditional custodians of the land and surrounding waters are the Ramindjeri and Ngarrindjeri people – and the City of Victor Harbor pays tribute to them.

Beside the turquoise water is the causeway on which you can ride the horse-drawn tram to Granite Island from the township.

Young people are enthralled by the sun, surf and sand, staging the Schoolies’ Festival for school leavers there each year when thousands of revellers pack out Victor Harbor.

There is something for the older generation, too – the town is known as a haven for retirees and senior citizens.

The Times has something for them all.