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New Zealander, Volume XXI, Issue 2265, 3 November 1864, Page 3

PROSPECTUS OP A NEW WEEKLY NEWSPAPER ON Saturday, the Ist of Otober, will be pnblishei the first number of a new weekly journal, to b< 'lit; led "The Australasian," with which will be incorporated the Weekly Argus, th Yeoman, and the Examiner. In making this announcement, the proprietors of th< above-mentioned journals deem it their duty to slat' briefly the reasons wheh have led to the amalgaraa tinn of three periodicals receiving so gratifying a men sure of public approbation and support. Each of th' throe journals has, in its particular sphere, enjoyed > large amount o f encourase nent, and each has endea vored to repay its readers by sparing no exertion to de serve their patronage. While the Examiner has address ed itself chiefly to the literary public, and the Teomar. has pursued, with ever-increasing success, the developt ment of the material resources of the colony, the Weehh Arrpis has compressed into its ample columns all tht vnried political and social intelligence of the day. A large portion, however, of the matter contained in each of these journals has been common to all ; and it imainly with reference to this objectionable fenture tha the present change has been decided upon. The pro prietors consider that the time has arrived when tht public objects for which the Weekly Aryus, 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 ol cither publication, and by their union insure a wider collective sphere of action than they could separately enjoy. It is thought, moreover, that in this way a ereat waste of power will be avoided, and a concentration of ability and energy be secured which could not otherwise he made available.

The primary object, therefore, of "Tub Australasian" will be the combination and extension of all tin leading characteristics of the three jpiirnnjs it is •o supersede. Rut the new paper will by no means confine itself within the limits prescribed to thos-' journals. 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 special 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 '0 afford a repertory of such facts as each colonist may require for the successful prosecution of his peculiar employment. Australia, it is believed, requires a paper written for all Australians. The interests of the several colonies, though divided by provincial jealousies, are in reality so closely united that they demand—not as a lite ary luxury, but as a practical necessity—a means of communication in which the requirements of all may 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 information 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 Austialia. 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 (xertion and no expense will be spared to make " The Australasian " the best family newspaper in Australia. The comments of " TnE Australasian "on the political and other topi«'S 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 be liberal, independent, and 'decided ; but its remarks will always be confined within the bounds of moderation. Communities enjoying 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 Australasian" 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 elec tions, and subsequent proceedings of Parliament, will be faithfully recorded. It will be a primary object to embody in the columns of the new journal the latest and most accurate commercial intel'igence. Everything that may be deemed of importance to the importer, the manufacturer, and the capitalist, will rccei 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 jro'd-fields, as well as city holders of shares, will find from time to time j 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 be 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 some knowledge of the best works of the day. Nor will music and the drama be denied their fair measure of space. A principal aim of the "The A'-stru asian " will be to foster, by every legitimate means, the material progress of this great colony. With this object in viow, the distinctive character of the Yeoman will be continued and considerably extend* d, and the information upon farming, horticulture, the introduction of 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 game 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 6iippcrt and encouragement of " the AUSTRALASIAN." For transmission by residents in the colonies to their friends in England, " the Australasian " will be 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, hut 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 colonies as an eligible medium for advertisements of every kind. The Country Edition of " The Australasian " will be published on Thursday, in time for the mid-day mails, and the second or Town Edition, for early delivery every Saturday morning. The subscription will 6s. 6d. per quarter if paid in advance; or, including postage, 7s. 6d. per quarter. Single copies, 6d. each. Subscriptions and advertisements for the new paper will be received by the town, suburban, and countrv agents of The Anjus, and at the office, 76 Collins-street east Letters to be addressed to the General Manager of The Argus. Melbourne, Bth September.

TEVENS' PATENT BREAD MACHINERY Kj COMPANY (Limited) Duly Registered under the Joint Stock Companies Limited Liability Acts. Capita], £60,000, in shares of £2 each. It is expected that only one-half will be required to be called up. Deposit, on application, ss. per share, and a further deposit of 10s. on allotment If after calls are found desirable they will not exceed ss. per share and at least three months to intervene between each such successive call, if no allotment is made, all deposits will be returned in full; and where allotment is made each shareholder's liability is strictly confined to the amount of his shares. Directors: —Francis Lascelles, Fsq., Chairman, Dak-hili-park Hampstead, N W., late Civil Sen-ice, India: William Robert Anketell, Esq., Harrow, Middlesex ; Lemon Hart, Esq. ; (Lemon Hart, & Son), 42, Trinity-square, Tower-hill, E. C.; Arthur Hill Hassall, Esq., M. D., 74, Wimpolo-street, W.; Benjamin Henderson, Esq., 1, Ppencervillas, West-hill-road, "Wandsworth ; John H. Pepper, Esq., Morton House. Kilbnrn Priory, W., Hon., Director, Polytechnic ; WilbrahanxTaylor, Esq , 1, Robert-street. Adelphi; Ebenezer Stevens. Esq. (Patentee), 5, Sebright-place, Hackney, N. E. Bankers —Messrs. Robarts, Lubbock, & Co., 11 Mansion-house-street, E. C. Solicitors':—Messrs. Gosling & Girdleson, 18, Newstreet, Spring-gardens, S.W. Brokkrs :—Messrs. Cross'ev Brothers, SO, Cornhiii, E. C. ; Messrs. r'ie'.d, Son. :;nJ V,'u d, 9, Warnford-conrt, E.