[1] The newspaper generally reports on events of interest in its distribution area, including the suburbs of Glenelg, Marion, Hallett Cove and Morphettville.

For much of this time, it was owned by the Smedley family of Glenelg.

XLIV, No.19), when subscribers were informed of the benefits of the merger.

Courier (1957–1968), was also published by the Glenelg Guardian,[3] and sold to its rival publication The Islander.

In 1964, the paper was acquired by Messenger owner Roger Baynes and renamed The Guardian and Retailer.