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Notes
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This issue of The Illustrated Sydney News also includes:
- a short report on 'the latest novelty in colonial journalism, the Railway Pioneer, on the western line of railway'. The magazine is produced by one of the railway engineers 'without either press or chase - the matter being set in galleys, and the impression taken with a board and a huge stone. The Editor – who is typo, reporter, pressman, devil, &c., as well – has cast most of the types himself in moulds of clay and has manufactured his rules from roofing zinc' (p. 50).
- a brief notice about the publication of An Epitome of English History, 'a valuable aid to juvenile students of English history' (p.51).
Contents
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Almanacs for 1869,
single work
advertisement
(p. 49)
An advertisement for items to be included in the Illustrated Sydney News Book and Sheet Almanacs for 1869.
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The Hon. J. P. Fawkner,
single work
column
(p. 51, 61) Section: 51, 61
A brief column describing John Pascoe Fawkner as 'veritably the oldest inhabitant of Victoria and the founder of Melbourne'.
Note: illus. (J. P. Fawkner) on p. 61. - Old Songsi"The songs of old they come to us, and take possession of our heart;", single work poetry (p. 58)
- John Marchant's First Brief, single work short story (p. 58)
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Partridge's Illustrated Publications,
single work
advertisement
(p. 63)
An advertisement for several of 'Partridge's Illustrated Publications', including Mary E. B. Howitt's Our Four-Footed Friends (1867) and the periodicals British Workman, Children's Friend, Band of Hope Review, The Infant's Magazine, The Friendly Visitor and The Servant's Magazine.
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English and European News. 'The Mail',
single work
advertisement
(p. 63)
The publishers of the Times advise that they have become the proprietors of the newspaper 'hitherto known as the Evening Mail'. From 20 June 1868, the newly acquired newspaper will be known as The Mail and published twice weekly.
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Gordon and Gotch : London Establishment,
single work
advertisement
(p. 64)
Gordon and Gotch 'have much pleasure in informing their friends and the Australian public generally that their London establishment is now open at 121 Holborn Hill, City.
'The premises have been fitted up as Australian News Rooms, and papers are filed for public inspection, official and other documents giving information concerning the colonies will be found there.'
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Almanacs – 1869 : The Illustrated Sydney News Book and Sheet Almanacs for 1869,
single work
advertisement
(p. 64)
An advertisement for the Illustrated Sydney News Book and Sheet Almanacs for 1869, including details of the 'useful information' contained therein. (A list of New South Wales newspapers is one of the inclusions.)
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The Australian Journal : A Magazine of Fiction, &c.,
single work
advertisement
(p. 64)
An advertisement for the Australian Journal providing information on size, cost, inclusions, etc.
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The 'Illustrated Sydney News' and 'Sydney Punch' : London Availability,
single work
advertisement
(p. 64)
A very short advertisement stating that 'the Illustrated London News and Sydney Punch can always be procured in London from Messers. Gordon & Gotch, News Agents, Strand'.
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The Illustrated Sydney News,
single work
advertisement
(p. 64)
An advertisement for The Illustrated Sydney News including a list of agents and subscription rates.
