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Notes
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This issue of the Australasian also includes
- advertisements for a range of classical and popular sheet music; publications on geology, medicine, domestic science, public speaking, etiquette, wine growing and cordial making; and a dictionary of the Scottish language (p. 98)
- the text of a sermon preached by the Rev'd C. H. Spurgeon at the Metropolitan Tabernacle, London (pp. 100, 125)
- miscellaneous pars (p. 103)
Contents
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The Young Ladies' Journal,
single work
advertisement
An advertisement for the London monthly The Young Ladies' Journal. The advertisement states that the magazine 'contains suitable reading for families, ... interesting to everybody at home and abroad'.
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All the Books Advertised by Charles Muskett,
single work
advertisement
An advertisement for bookseller Charles Muskett stating that all advertised books are sent post free 'on receipt of stamps'.
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London Miscellany,
single work
advertisement
An advertisement for parts 4-8 of London Miscellany, available from Charles Muskett, bookseller.
- Faith in Godi"Have faith in God! For whosoever lists", single work poetry (p. 103)
- Love's Regenerationi"You have known me long, and known me rough,", single work poetry (p. 103)
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The Laureate's New Poem,
single work
column
humour
Instructions for the 'diner-out' on the way to 'arm himself for inevitable cross-examination by young ladies, who desire, or pretend to desire, information upon the subject of and the allusions in this poem ['Lucretius'], now the talk of society'.
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A Journey in Brazil,
single work
review
— Review of A Journey in Brazil 1868 single work prose ; (p. 104) -
About Town,
single work
prose
'Lounger' reflects on Melbourne's recent political and social events. One of his topics is the elevation of George Paton Smith to the position of Attorney General in James McCulloch's ministry. 'Lounger' includes some information on Smith's previous employment as a journalist.
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The Theatres, &c.,
single work
column
Jaques provides an overview of theatrical offerings in Melbourne during the previous week, focusing particularly on the performances of the Nathan Juvenile Troupe at the Theatre Royal and noting W. B. Gill's farewell benefit at the Princess's Theatre. Jaques also reports that the Duke of Edinburgh Theatre is to re-open.
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Spurgeon's Sermons,
single work
advertisement
An advertisement for Charles Haddon Spurgeon's sermons 'in large quantities', available from Buzzard, Melbourne.
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To Printers,
single work
advertisement
An advertisement to printers advising the availability of letterpress, types of all kinds, bookbinders' tools, etc from printer's broker, F. B. Franklyn.