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Issue Details: First known date: 1868... vol. 5 no. 122 (New Series) 1 August 1868 of The Australasian est. 1864 The Australasian
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Contents

* Contents derived from the , 1868 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
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'.

(p. 130)
Dwight's Catalogue : 4,800 Lots, single work advertisement

An advertisement for Dwight's catalogue containing 4,800 lots 'forming the best miscellaneous collections, new and secondhand, hitherto published in Australia'.

(p. 130)
Edgar Allan Poe's Poetical Works, single work advertisement

An advertisement for the 'complete colonial edition' of Edgar Allan Poe's poetical works, available from Charles Muskett, 78 Bourke-street east.

(p. 130)
London Miscellany, single work advertisement

An advertisement for parts 4-8 of London Miscellany, available from Charles Muskett, bookseller.

(p. 130)
Did He Take the Prince to Ride?, Edward Everett Hale , single work prose

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.

(p. 133-135)
After the Buriali"Yes, Faith is a goodly anchor,", J. R. Lowell , single work poetry (p. 135)
Verses by Mr. Disraeli On the Portrait of the Lady Mahoni"'Fair Lady! thee the pencil of Vandyke", Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield , single work poetry (p. 135)
Note: With title: Verses by Mr. Disraeli
The Rock Ahead, single work review
— Review of The Rock Ahead : A Novel Edmund Hodgson Yates , 1868 single work novel ;
(p. 136)
Tennyson's 'Lucretius', single work review
— Review of Lucretius Alfred Tennyson , 1868 single work poetry ;
(p. 136)
About Town, 'Lounger' , single work prose

'Lounger' reflects on recent political and social events, with a particular focus on the Victorian elections.

(p. 145)
The Theatres, &c., Jaques (fl. 1866-1868) , single work column

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.

(p. 146)
East Collingwood Mechanics' Institute, single work column

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).

(p. 148)
Spurgeon's Sermons, single work advertisement

An advertisement for Charles Haddon Spurgeon's sermons 'in large quantities', available from Buzzard, Melbourne.

(p. 157)
Nicoll's Alphabeti"A stands for Artists of skill and repute,", single work poetry (p. 157)
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