Frank fit to print for 40 years and more

Aug. 21, 2014, midnight

AN advertisement in a newspaper window in 1969 led Frank OGrady to a life gorged in ink.

Border Mail Printing general manager Damian Balkin, Frank OGrady and Fairfaxs Bob Lockley at work. Picture: TARA GOONAN

AN advertisement in a newspaper window in 1969 led Frank OGrady to a life gorged in ink.

After finishing school at Wangaratta Technical College, Mr OGrady was due to start an apprenticeship as an electrician.

But one fateful day he walked past the Wangaratta Chronicle office and saw a sign for an apprentice printer.

Jobs were plentiful and I was thinking about being an electrician, an engineer or a train driver, Mr OGrady said.

I thought printer sounded fancy it was quite prestigious to work for a newspaper.

All the manager asked was how soon could I start, I told him Monday, and I have worked in newspapers ever since.

His passion for printing led to 40 years of service with The Border Mail.

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Frank fit to print for 40 years and more