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Issue Details: First known date: 1838... vol. 1 no. 2 February 1838 of The Australian Magazine est. 1838 The Australian Magazine
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Contents

* Contents derived from the , 1838 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
British Oratory, single work essay (p. 81-86)
Sir John Franklin, single work biography

This biography of the explorer and governor of Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) discusses Franklin's life to 1830. A sentence at the end of the account, possibly inserted by the editor of the Australian Magazine, brings Franklin's story up to date: 'In 1836 he was appointed Lieutenant-Governor of Van Diemen's Land, and on the 7th day of January, 1837, he landed at Hobart Town, and entered on the duties of that Government.' The writer, 'a gentleman now residing in New South Wales' (according to the editor's note below) has not yet been established by AustLit.

 (p. 86-89)
On the Knowledge of Ourselves, single work prose (p. 90)
Scenes in Spain, single work autobiography
This work 'by and Officer of the British Legion' is taken from the July 1837 issue of the British periodical the Monthly Magazine.
 (p. 100-104)
Retrospects and Prospects, single work essay

This essay briefly discusses the role of the Australian Magazine in advancing literature in Sydney. The author also discusses the imminent arrival of the new governor, George Gipps, and the future of the colony.

 (p. 105-108)
An Allegory : The Angel Bestowing a Garland of Roses on the Lovely Bride - July 1838, Mary Ann Henwright , single work short story (p. 108-110)
Songi"A little wholesome folly", B. A. W. , single work poetry
'Be happy while you can.' (Webby)
 (p. 110)
Recollections of a Late Undertaker, single work short story humour

The story of how an Irish ex convict, a 'venerable Undertaker', received his pardon from Governor Macquarie. The story is set in Sydney in the 1810s during the governorship of Macquarie.

 (p. 111-112)
Farewell!i"Farewell!-a long, a last farewell!-", single work poetry
'To a faithless loved one.' (Webby)
 (p. 112)
A Short Sketch of the Origin and Progress of Poverty, H. S. (fl. 1838) , single work essay

An essay on the origins of poverty from antiquity and the beginnings of Christianity. The author compares the 'hideous, importunate, idle, licentious poverty' of the day to the' humble, modest, frugal, robust, industrious, and laborious poverty' of 'the earlier ages'. The author opines on the reason for the increase in poverty in England and gives China as an example of where poverty is absent.

 (p. 113-115)
Journey to Windsor, J. A. B. , single work prose travel

On the 6th January, probably in 1837, the author (James Martin) embarked on a journey via a steamer on the Parramatta River, to Parramatta, North Rocks and Windsor on the Hawkesbury River. The author briefly mentions the residences of John Macarthur, Richard Rouse, 'Mr Macdougall' and George Suttor.

 (p. 116-119)
The Mock Election, W. T- -r. , single work short story humour (p. 119-124)
The Coquettei"When thoughtless man quits Reason's sober way,", Beta (2 fl. 1838) , single work poetry
'Very eighteenth-century in style' (Webby)
 (p. 124)
Freedom of the Press, G. W. (fl. 1838) , single work column (p. 133-134)
The Bridei"Take her-she's thine-for ever thine,", single work poetry
'Hopes for her future happiness.' (Webby)
 (p. 134)
The Duel, Thomas Medwin , single work prose (p. 145-150)
Mr John Proctor and Jack Bowles's Ghost as Related by Mr Edward Cashen, an Eye-Witness, An Australian 2 (fl. 1838) , single work prose

One 'luckless evening' on the road near his former residence on the banks of the Nepean River, the ghost of Jack Bowles shows his anger over his disputed will to the executor, John Proctor.

 (p. 151-152)
An Addressi"Australians, hail! another year has told", Charles Macdonald , single work poetry

'Another prediction of Australia's glorious future.' (Webby)

 (p. 156)
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