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New Zealander, Volume XXI, Issue 2251, 17 October 1864, Page 6

i about Cth November, r.t Miller Brothers" ate Tattt-rsnll's, opposite Melbourne Hospital. PROSPECTUS OF A. KTEW WEEKLY NEWSPAPER 013 Saturday, the Ist of October, will be published the first number of a new weekly journal, to be :nti;led "The Australasian," with which will he incorporated the Weekly Argus, the Yeoman, and the Examiner. In making this announcement, the proprietors of the above-mentioned journals deem it their duty to state briefly the reasons which have led to the amalgamation of three periodicals receiving so •rrntifviiiij a mca--:ure of pnldic approbation-and support. Each of the three journals has, in its particular sphere, enjoyed a large amount o" encouragement, and each has endeavored to repay its readers by sparing no exertion tocle•erve their pr.irt>nsgc. Whiie ihc Examiner has addressid itsel/ chiefly to the .literary public, and the Yeoman las pursued, with ever-increasing success, the developement of t,hc material resources of the colony, the Weekly Argus has compressed into its ample columns all the rtiricd political and social intelligence of the day. A lar«'C portion, however, of the matter contained in each if these journals has been common to all ; and it is mainly with reference to this objectionable feature that the present change has been decided upon. The pro prietors consider that the lime has arrived when the public objects fcr which the Weekly Argus, the Yeoman, and the Examiner were successively commenced, can be best served by the issue of a single journal, which shall preserve and extend the distinctive utilities of either publication, and by their union insure a wider

collective'sphere of action than they could separate!}' enjoy. It is thought, moreover, that in this way a great waste of power will be avoided, and a concentration of ability and energy be secured which could not otherwise he made available. The primary objict, therefore, of "The Austhalastan" will be the combination and extension of all the leading characteristics of the three journals it is about <o supersede. But the new paper will by no means confine itself within the limits prescribed to those iournals. It is intended to meet the requirements of an Australian as well as a purely Victorian public, and at the same time to embody, in an extended form, that sj-cciai information which, in a new country, is being continually put into requisition. It is designed to place the reader in possession of everything of principal interest going on, not only in Australia, but in the world beyond, and especially to afford a repertory of such fac's as each colonist may require for the successful prosecution of his peculiar employment. Aus-

tralia, it is ! eliovcd, requires a paper written for all Australians. The interests of the several colonies, though div'ded by provincial jealousies, are in reality go clostly united that they demand—not as a literary luxury, but as a practical necessity—n menus of communication in which the requirements of alljraay be impartially represented. Such a journal ' The Australasian " proposes to itself to be. Owned and written in Victor a, it will naturally comprise a large

proportion of Victorian topics, but otherwise it will devote as much attention to the interests of the other Australian colonies, including New Zealand, as the sources of in formation at the command of its conductors may render possible. The new journal will contain 16 pages of the full size of The Argus, and will thus be the largest newspaper in Australia. By combining, in the manner described, every source of interest and utility, the proprietors look to the production of an organ unique in its kind, exceeding any colonial publication in the completeness of its arrangements as well as in its wide and exhaustive range, in fact.no exertion and no expense will be spared to make " The Australasian" the best family newspaper in Australia. f||Thc comments ot " The Australasian "on the political and other topics of the day will be original, the new journal stepping in this respect beyond the province of the Weekly Argus. In its views of public affairs it will he liberal, independent, and decided ; but i>s remarks will always be confined within the bounds of moderation. Communities enjo} ing the most liberal constitutions in the world can wish for no more than the truth freely enunciated, without ulterior object of any kind, without exaggeration, and without violence, The space rendered available by the great size of " The Anktp.alasian" will admit of the news of the city and the country, boroughs generally being given at greater length, and with more variety, than has hitherto been the case ; while the approaching elections, and subsequent proceedings of Parliament, will be faithlully recorded. It will be a primary object to embody in the columns of the new journal the latest and most accurate commercial intelligence. Everything that may be deemed of importance to the importer, the manufacturer, and the capitalist, will recei e careful attention. Mining matters will have spec al care bestowed upon them : and it is hoped that in the commercial columns of " The Australasian,'' residents on the gold-fields,as well as city holders of shares, will find from time to time ! original information of interest and value.

Sales of stations and live stock, and of wool, both in the London and colonial markets, will also be duly recorded. A considerable share of attention will bo given to literary criticism, and the record of scientific facts, while pains will be taken to place the reader, remote though he may be, from centres of population, in possession of sofnc knowledge of the best works of the clay. Nor will music and the drama be denied their fair measure of space. A principal aim of the "The Acstru.astan" will be to foster, by every legitimate means, the material progress of this great colony. With this object in view, the distinctive character of the Yeoman will he continued and considerably extended, and the information npon farming, horticulture, the introduction oi new industries, and the acclimatisation of plants and animals, will be greatly increased. The, sports of the field will be noticed at greater length than heretofore. Attention will be given to the proceedings of the Volunteer force and their matches, both in town and country. On the opening of the cricketing season, this truly national panic is likely to be pursued with more than ordinary enthusiasm, and ample space will be afforded for a full and complete record of the principal matches of the various clubs. Racing, boating, fishing, yachting, and other manly sports, will be carefully watched and fostered. As the arrangements become more perfected, various other features will be introduced, which need not be further particularised at present. Iu short, whatever tends to increase the varieties of of employment in these colonies—whatever helps to improve its reputation abroad—whatever assists in making the land more desirable to the settler—whatever aids in the improvement of the physical, social, and moral condition of the people—will have the cordial support and encouragement of " the ausFor transmission by residents in the colonies to their friends in England, "the admirably adapted. A month's issue of the new journal will be gladly welcomed by that, large class of home readers, who require fuller information than can be given in the summaries published on the departure of each mail, but who have no time for the perusal of a compile file of a daily newspaper. Commencing with the combined circulation of the three papers now to be amalgamated, the new journal will rank second to none in the colonics as an eligible medium for advertisements of every kind. The Country Edition of " Tun Australasian : ' will he published on Thursday, in time for the mid-day mails, and the second or Town Edition, for early delivery every Saturday morning;

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