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John Fairfax, the newspaper mogul (disambiguation)

John Fairfax (1833–1900) was a prominent Australian newspaper publisher and founder of the influential Fairfax Media group. He established The Sydney Morning Herald, one of Australia's leading newspapers. Fairfax played a key role in shaping Australian journalism and media ownership in the 19th century. The name "John Fairfax" may also refer to other individuals associated with the Fairfax media family or history. Overall, he is recognized as a significant figure in the development of Australia's print media industry.