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The Freeman's Journal reports on the fire that destroyed Her Majesty's Theatre, London, on the night of 6 December 1867. The fire, which began in the theatre, 'burnt like a tar-barrel' and its heat 'worked quickly and surely through into the surrounding buildings'. All wardrobes, props, orchestra, grand pianos and 'a musical library of incalculable value' were destroyed. Total losses were estimated at £12,000.

The Freeman's Journal notes the recent performances at the Prince of Wales Opera House, particularly the contribution of William Hoskins in the productions of The Game of Speculation, The Critic; or, A Tragedy Rehearsed: A Dramatic Piece and The Heir at Law.

An advertisement advising that the proprietors of the Freeman's Journal have entered into a 'job printing business' and 'are now prepared to execute orders'.

A list of suburban, country and inter-colonial agents for the Freeman's Journal.

An advertisement advising that Freeman's Journal 'is filed and may be seen, free of charge, at Holloway's, 533, Oxford-street, W. C., (late of 224, Strand) London, where advertisements and subscriptions may be received'.

An advertisement, for Greville and Company, for the sale of various types of paper, pens, pencils, slates, ledgers and other stationery items.

An advertisement for Greville and Company, agents for Messers Harrild and Sons, London, advertising the sale of various items of printing machinery and equipment.

An advertisement advising that Greville and Company are the 'authorised Sydney agents of all the leading provincial journals of New South Wales' and are able 'to offer terms for the insertion of advertisements which can be done by none but a recognised agent'.