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Issue Details: First known date: 1885... 1885 Retrospect of Colonial Printing
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'In attempting to convey to an ordinary reader a concise view of 'the art preservative of other arts' in our Southern Land, we have been principally dependent upon the progress of printing in the Colony of Victoria, as that with which we are the most conversant. To attempt a detailed history of colonial printing is beyond the scope and intention of the writers; it would occupy far too much room, and it would require much more research than we are willing to bestow on the subject. At the same time we give a succinct outline of what has been effected in journalism in Australia, for that is really the end of the introduction of the Columbian press or the modern machine in our inland districts - to print newspapers and disseminate intelligence. Almost every little township now has its paper, and some have two or more; and the number is steadily increasing every year. Of course there are many which spring up only to wither away again; but wherever a newspaper is conducted with ability and on a sound commercial basis, its longevity and success is assured.' (p 1)

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  • Provides information on newspapers and journals available in Australia at the time of publication. Includes statistics.

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