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Issue Details: First known date: 1868... vol. 3 no. 132 7 March 1868 of The Australian Journal est. 1865 The Australian Journal
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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.
Clarson, Massina and Co.'s Almanac for 1868, single work advertisement

An advertisement for Clarson, Massina, & Co's Weather Almanac and General Guide and Handbook for Victoria for 1868.

 (p. 7) Section: Advertising Supplement
A Dreami"She lay asleep in the shadow", T. S. L. , single work poetry (p. 437)
How We Won the Election, X. Y. Z. (fl. 1868-1880) , single work short story satire

'A plot whereby the Victorian miners, in the district of Loafingdon, who support Mr Bribewell's candidature, delay some of the squatters supporting Mr Fleecem with the ruse of a - false - gold rush. Satiric.' (PB)

 (p. 437-438)
Two Shipsi"Two gallant ships in grand array", T. W. A. S. , single work poetry

Two ships - one old and ungainly and one new - travel to 'Austral's golden shore'. The new ship founders en route. The author draws a parallel between this occurrence and 'Youth and Age'; the younger often sinks, while the older survives.

 (p. 440)
Tragedy Underground, W. W. , single work short story detective

'Set on the Victorian diggings in 1861, an attempt by an escaped prisoner to tunnel into a bank ends with the collapse of the bank floor onto his chest. Police detective genre.' (PB)

 (p. 442-444)
A Morning on Cape Otwayi"The sun spread wide his brilliant beam", Patrick Shanahan , single work poetry (p. 444)
The Detective's Exploit, single work short story
Brief narrative of the 'last exploit of Vidocq, the famous French detective' who uncovers a plot by a merchant's wife and clerk. Vidocq not only solves the theft but administers his own form of justice. (PB)
 (p. 444-445)
Culinary Coupletsi"Veal cutlets dip in egg and bread crumb–", single work poetry (p. 445)
A Model Novel, single work short story satire

'Satiric tale, in outline, of the sad fate of a wife and mother who dyes her hair.' (PB)

 (p. 446)
Eveningi"When the daylight has faded,", Rosie , single work poetry (p. 446)
Exchanging Giftsi"He gave her his name, and he gave her his hand,", single work poetry humour (p. 446)
Woman's Love Practical Courtshipi"Wilt thou be mine, sweet maiden?", single work poetry (p. 448)
Note: With title: Woman's Love
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