This issue of the Australasian also includes
An advertisement for bookseller Charles Muskett stating that all advertised books are sent post free 'on receipt of stamps'.
An advertisement for Dwight's catalogue containing 4,800 lots 'forming the best miscellaneous collections, new and secondhand, hitherto published in Australia'.
An advertisement for the 'complete colonial edition' of Edgar Allan Poe's poetical works, available from Charles Muskett, 78 Bourke-street east.
An advertisement for parts 4-8 of London Miscellany, available from Charles Muskett, bookseller.
During a royal tour of America, Prince Alfred, incognito, spends a day visiting different classes of society and various industries. At the conclusion of the visits, the prince solves a number conundrums facing those whose homes he visited.
'Lounger' reflects on recent political and social events, with a particular focus on the Victorian elections.
Jaques offers a detailed assessment of the prospects for a re-opened Duke of Edinburgh Theatre (under new management) and notes that the first production, on 1 August 1868, will be Dion Boucicault's comedy London Assurance.
Jaques also comments on productions at other Melbourne theatres and concert halls.
A detailed report on the opening of the East Collingwood Mechanics' Institute including the text of the speech delivered by the 'burgess of Collingwood', Mr James Smith (who was also the parliamentary librarian).
An advertisement for Charles Haddon Spurgeon's sermons 'in large quantities', available from Buzzard, Melbourne.
