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"SYDNEY ONCE A WEEK."-It is a neat, well-printed little pamphlet, containing twenty-four pages of reading matter. which consists of short original papers, written in a light free style, and of a few extracts from other publications. Its purpose is to give its readers "a good sixpennyworth of literary pabulum, composed of ingredients at once sparkling, amusing, and original, and so arranged as to avoid a suspicion of dulness." Taken as a whole, the magazine, which is edited by Mr. C. H. Barlee, is a very creditable production, as well to the publishers as to the authors, and if conducted according to the plan indicated in the few words above quoted, it will be an acceptable addition to our colonial literature.-S. M. Herald.

The Echo says:-It is a very readable publication, and, while it cannot aspire to rank as the equal of the most popular English magazines, it deserves to find favour on account of the local interest which attaches to its papers. The original papers, of which there are several, are written in a light, easy style, and with considerable ability. We should like to see the magazine prove to be a success, for the desirableness of building up a respectable colonial literature will hardly be denied by any one. and the establishment of a good magazine is one of the means towards that end. The publishers. Messrs. Gos, Shallard, and Co., are entitled to commendation for the admirable way in which they have got up the magazine.-Echo.

THE NEW MAGAZINE.-Sydney Once a Week Magazine for Town and Conntry Readers is the title of a new weekly, edited by Mr. C. H. Barlee, issued from the Sydney Press, which bids fair to secure a good share of public support. Its moderate price, its handiness, the entertaining reading it affords, and the concise, pleasing manner in which the various topics of the day are touched in its columns, must naturally render the Sydney Once a Week a welcome visitor in every house, and an agreeable companion to every reader.— Southern Argus (Goulburn).

"SYDNEY ONCE A WEEK," a magazine bearing the above title, has made its appearance in our city. It is edited by Mr. Barlee, formerly a member of the literary staff of he Melbourne Argus, and a

humourist of some note. The work contains sketches, tales, and articles, along with the usual miscellanea of a magazine. Judging by the contents of the first number, we think the magazine stands a better chance of succeeding than many of those publications which are born but to die, and which, in some cases, are disgraceful to the literary efforts of our city.Evening News.

The Singleton Argus says:-The number is very readable, is well printed by Messrs. Gibbs, Shallard, and Co., and contains a varied selection of original and extract matter. We wish the proprietor every success with his venture, and trust that his efforts will do something more substantial to encourage a taste for colonial literature than those of others who have trodden in the same uncertain path, have succeeded in doing. We hail with pleasure all respectable efforts to establish a republic of letters in this colony, which at present is too much confined in its patronage to newspaper literature only. Mr. Barlee's venture is the best effort in this direction that we have seen for some time.

"ONCE A WEEK."-Under the title of "Sydney Once a Week," the first number of a neatly got-up octavo of over thirty pages has just been issued. It is edited by Mr. C. H. Barlee, who is, we understand, assisted by a numerous staff of able contributors. The contents of this new publication are varied and interesting-too varied, in our opinion, for the space at the disposal of the editor. If we may be permitted to offer a suggestion with regard to the future, we would recommend that everything in the shape of "news" items should be omitted. We heartily wish the proprietors success in their undertaking, and certainly are of opinion that the excellence of "Once a Week" well deserves it. -Yass Courier.

THE contents of the new venture give promise of a deserved success, should it ever be attained. There is an attractive variety about the articles, and the tastes of every class of readers are consulted. Thus we have a trenchant article, short and pithy, on the political status in quo, a couple of spirited domestic sketches, some comic matter, and some chapters especially intended for boys. Among the last is a scholarly commentary on a passage from the "Paradise Lost"-intended for the use of University candidates-a clever set of

recurrent verses in Latin and an enigma in French. The palindrome and enigma are an immense improvement. on the foolish anagrams and sphinx-like puzzles which usually fill this department of our current literature, and should commend the production to parents. We hop the new organ will enjoy a longer term of existence than some of its predecessors.-Namoi Independent.

THIS serial contains weil written papers and sketches, entitled "The Public Health," "Muff Cricketing," "Best Dog in the colony," and a general summary o the Russo-Turkish War. Altogether Once a Week promises well; and without country readers (who will probably support it best), the 170,000 residents of Sydney should keep it going-but we doubt it. The price is 6d., and the publishing office 279 George-street, Sydney.-Molong Ex

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ONCE A WEEK.-This is the title of a new pamphlet, edited by Mr. C. H. Barlee, of Sydney. We have received a copy and were highly amused, as well as entertained with the writings; there is such a versatility about them that all must be pleased. It is notified that a summary of the events of the present war will be given for the accommodation of its readers, and so do away with the tedious task of perusing the complications daily appearing in our metropolitan journals. Among numerous, articles, in various strains, there is a very humorous writing, entitled "My Balloon Adventure; " but to our fancy, the most amusing is one called "The best dog in the colony." There is a very good article termed "Et cetera,' which gives an abstract of the events of the week, In next issue a story will be commenced, under the impressive heading of "The Mystery of the Wiseman's Ferry Road." It is a useful, handy little book, and well worth patronage. The price is sixpence.-The Australian.

The Tenterfield Star says:-Besides containing a large amount of current news, it possesses the attraction of affording to its readers much useful and scientific information, combined with well written tales and humourous sketches, and other entertaining matter. The price is sixpence, and this moderate charge should command for the magazine the wide circulation which it justly deserves.

The Moruya Examiner says:-We have looked the book carefully through and can confidently recommend it to our readers and predict its success.

THE new candidate for public favour contains a number of smartly written original articles and some well-selected extract matter. It is got up in good style, and well printed, containing twenty-four demy octavo pages.-Albury Banner.

THE new publication is both instructive and entertaining; it is deserving of a good circulation.-Border Post (Albury).

THE new publication is both well got up and very readable.-Western Post (Mudgee).

THE Bathurst Free Press says:-It contains a large quantity of interesting reading matter-grave, gay, ponderous, and light. The editorship is evidently in good hands, and if the editor's hopes are realized the paper will take its place with "The pleasant books that silently among

Our household treasures take familiar places, And are to us as if a living tongue

Spake from the printed leaves or pictured faces.' For he makes his bold assertion: "We shall do our best to force ourselves into notice, and to compel attention," Once a Week is well worth the sixpence that is charged for the single copy.

Another attempt has been made to establish a literary magazine in Sydney. The new venture takes the title of the Sydney "Once a Week." Its type dress is admirable, but then the printers are Messrs. Gibbs, Shallard, and Co. The number before us very fairly sustains the aim stated, and we shall be glad to see the magazine prosper.-Maitland Mercury.

It is very creditably got up and judging from the matter which this number (No. 1) contains, it is a magazine that will no doubt receive a large measure of support among Australian readers.-Western Examiner (Orange).

"SYDNEY ONCE A WEEK "-We have received the first two numbers of a small neatly got up magazine bearing the above title, which, in view of its superiority to the majority of weekly publications lately issued from the Sydney Press, we feel it our honest duty to notice with approbation. Its contents (those of the two issues we have received) are not only well written, but are for the most part original and local. They comprise a great variety of light and instructive reading matter, which should commend ONCE A WEEK to public favour. Politics, the public health, and other grave matters are ably treated in its leading columns. There are also well written original humorous sketches-we note specially "The Best Dog in the Colony" and "My Balloon Adventure," and a few happy clippings from comic exchanges; a page of town gossip; and an epitome of the week's war news. mirably written papers, entitled " Gossip with the Boys," appear in each issue, and are, it is said, to be continued regularly. ONCE A WEEK we can conscientiously recommend as a weekly magazine, entertaining, instructive, and of high tone. hose who have not seen this publication should buy copies, and judge of its merits for themselves. We are certain they will endorse our opinion.-Cumberland Mercury.

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THE SYDNEY "ONCE A WEEK "-The sixth number of this serial has just been published. Its literary merits and general get up are equal to those of the first number which w had occasion, to notice favorably. It contains a large amount of instructive and light reading; the original articles are entertaining, and the contents of the number generally are judiciously varied. Altogether the number does credit to editor and printer.-S. M. Herald.

We heartily recommend the magazine to our readers.-Grenfell Record.

The Coonamble Independent says:-"The first number, which we have received, is well and ably written-the best sketch, in our opinion, being a very humourous one, entitled the Best Dog in the Colony.' We have every confidence in recommending "Once a Week" to the favorable notice of our readers."

"SYDNEY ONCE A WEEK."-We have just received the eighth number of "Sydney Once a Week," and a rather close inspection of its contents reveals the fact that it

is, if anything, an improvement upon its predecessors. The conception of the publication of such a periodical was extremely happy in its character, as it gave opportunities for manifestations of local literary talents of various orders that otherwise might be lost to the general public, and also established a magazine in the colony respectable and worthy of acceptation. The original articles in the present number are agreeably and vigorously written, and the few clippings inserted selected with good taste, while all are neatly and carefully printed and revised. -Echo.

SYDNEY ONCE A WEEK.-This periodical has now reached a tenth issue. The present week's number, in point of literary merit or interesting reading, is in every respect equal to its predecessors. The most interesting topics of the week are written upon in a light, agreeable style, and there are several very readable local sketches.S. M. Herald.

THE SYDNEY "ONCE A WEEK."-This publication, having reached its twelfth issue, may now be looked upon as an established addition to our colonial literature. The public, as well as the proprietary, may be congratulated upon this result. The present number of Once a Week is a fairly average one; and although its contents are not of great variety, yet they furnish interesting and agreeable reading. On this ground, and believing that it has a healthy tendency, we have much pleasure in recommending it and wishing it a successful career.-Echo.

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SYDNEY ONCE A WEEK.-The new number of this capital little serial quite sustains the character of its predecessors. Charley Cornstalk's Sporting Adventures" and the Mystery of Wiseman's Ferry" are continued. The Rev. A. W. Petre commences a new story, entitled "Aunt Rebecca's Secret," which promises to be good. There is another article on the Public Health," and a variety of useful and amusing contributions make up a very readable and pleasant number.Echo, April 12.

SYDNEY "ONCE A WEEK.". This weekly magazine keeps up the reputation it has earned for itself, as a well printed entertaining serial. The local articles and sketches are good, and there is a large variety of interesting reading matter.S. M. Herald, April 13.