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 C0NCERNING THE FIRST EDITION.

The Australasian.—" A compendious book of personal refer- ence of the character which has long been needed. . . . It is by far the best furnished volume of its kind yet produced here."

The Age, Melbourne.— -" For many years there has been a lamentable lack of good collections of biographies of Australian men of mark. Most of the publications of this order were worked up on the lines of 'the more you pay the better notice you receive,' and as usual in such cases, the books were incomplete, and not altogether reliable. The want has, however, now been filled by Joint's NotabU Australians. . . . Facts, and facts alone, are included, the information being checked by the subjects of the biographies them-elvns wherever possible. Eulogy has naturally been totally banned, and sonnd, sensible lines have been followed throughout. . . . The volume is as representative as it was possible to make it, and should prove a valuable addition to the library of every professional and business man in the Commonwealth."

The Argue, Melbourne.— •' Rotable Australians, of which Fred. Johns is the author, promises to enjojr an extensive circulation. As the first and only work of its kind in the Commonwealth, it is already considered indispensable in many public and private libraries,. newspaper ana Government offices, and business houses."

The Sydney Morning Herald.—" An excellent and useful work. . . . We particularly welcome it because of the con- ciseness of its detail and the wideness of its scope. . . . Many and many a time have readers been at a loss toknow something of this or that Australian who has distinguished himself. They have not known where to turn for information. This want is now supplied by Mr. Johns's book, which should be in the possession of everybody who is interested in the doings of Australians."

The Daily Telegraph, Sydney.— " One of the most welcome additions to our libraries. . . . Even in its first edition, the issue is fully entitled to take its place alongside the well-known English volume, Who's Who, and its American imitation. . . . Brief, pithv, and most informative references are made to a vast majority of the leading public men and women of Australia. . . . In the office of the professional and business man the work will be found invaluable."

The Evening News, Sydney.—" Without giving it undue praise, one of the most useful of books ... As a local guide to people known, and about whom it is needful to refresh