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This issue of the Freeman's Journal also includes:
- a extensive report on the arrival and landing in Sydney of H. R. H. Prince Alfred, the Duke of Edinburgh (pp. 9-10)
- a detailed report on the public lecture, delivered by the Very Rev'd William Kelly at the Sydney Mechanics' School of Arts, Pitt Street, on the subject: 'The Labours of Catholic Priests in the Field of Scientific Discovery' (p. 10)
Contents
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Weekly Summary : [Appointment of the Parliamentary Librarian],
single work
column
(p. 1)
The first item in the Freeman's Journal's weekly news summary concerns the right of the Speaker to appoint a new Parliamentary librarian and the qualities required for the incumbent of library position.
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Entertainments : Prince of Wales Theatre,
single work
column
(p. 7)
The Freeman's Journal reports on the preceding week's performances of James Robinson Planche's The Sleeping Beauty in the Wood at the Prince of Wales Opera House.The column also notes that George Coppin's lease at the Prince of Wales is soon to expire and, prior to that eventuality, he will appear 'in some of his best impersonations for six nights'.
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Entertainments : Readings at the Australian Library,
single work
column
(p. 7)
The Freeman's Journal notes the upcoming 'miscellaneous readings at the Australian Library' to be delivered by Mr T. P. Hill and Miss Aitken.
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The Eve of Benburbi"Come fill up your glasses to-night,",
single work
poetry
(p. 11)
A poem about the eve of the Battle of Benburb when Irish forces, under the leadership of Owen Roe O'Neill, fought the invading Scots.
(For further information on the battle, see the British Civil Wars project website: http://bcw-project.org/military/confederate-war/benburb)
- O'Gormani"I saw the old man in the Spring, and thought of his dear child,", single work poetry (p. 11)
- J. Turner, Market Cloth Halli"In George-street, and near the Fruit Market stands,", single work poetry (p. 14)
- Greville and Company, Agents for Messers. Stephenson, Blake and Co., Sheffield : Printing Types, Cases, &c. for Sale, single work advertisement (p. 15)
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'Freeman's Journal' General Printing Office,
single work
advertisement
(p. 16)
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'.
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Agents for the 'Freeman's Journal',
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column
(p. 16)
A list of suburban, country and inter-colonial agents for the Freeman's Journal.
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Greville and Company, General Advertising Agents,
single work
advertisement
(p. 16)
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'.
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Greville and Company : Agents for Messers. Harrild and Sons, London : Printing Presses, &c. for Sale,
single work
advertisement
(p. 16)
An advertisement for Greville and Company, agents for Messers Harrild and Sons, London, advertising the sale of various items of printing machinery and equipment.
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Greville and Company, Wholesale Stationers and Printers' Brokers,
single work
advertisement
(p. 16)
An advertisement, for Greville and Company, for the sale of various types of paper, pens, pencils, slates, ledgers and other stationery items.
