The, Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Januay1, 99 1 BHS Student Suvypovsta Us number...a in READERSHI Report on the two surveys carried oui in Bowmanville by students of urban Geography, Bowmanville High School. Background Two surveys were organized and carried out by students of Urban Geography, Bowmanville High Sohool. One of the surveys, a street' survey, was done at selected locations within Bowmanville on December 9, 1978. Between December 15 and 19, 1978 a neighbour- hood survey was conducted. Each survey was carefully'conducted according to a set of specifie instructions. Contained in this report is each of the summaries f rom the two surveys. 1 might add that students received considerable experience and enjoyment in carrying out the survey. Prepared by B.E. Bail, Head Geography Department- Ja nua ry 8, 1979 The Newcastle Independent, of which over 9,000 copies are distribu ted O UTSIDE the, To wn of Bowmanville only, still enjoys a 10.24% Popu arity readership popularity with the town's citizens. The Canadian Statesman, and The Newcastle In- dependent with a total circulation of over 16, 000, ranks an overwhelming 80.71 % in popularity. The James Publishingu Com mpmanyý Liumted Serving -Our Community for 125 Years. The people interviewed used the newspapers for shopping information. 0f ail the newspapers consulteci the Canadian Statesman was the most popular. Also there were overlapping responses to this question. The responses were as follows: a.) Canaidîin Stafesman 475 responses - 70.47% b.) Newcastle Reporter 151 responses- 22.40% c.) Newcast le Independent 69 responses - 10.24% d..) Oshawa Times 125 responses - 18.55% e.) Other 115 responses - 17.06% fQ No Reply 3 responses - .45%.-