MELBOURNE

Auckland Star, Volume II, Issue 479, 24 July 1871, Page 3

MELBOURNE

July 10.—Tbe case agiiinst Fisher, the pretended Messiah, for obtaining money under fulse pretences, has been dismissed. H;s deceptions, however, have been exposed. —Rose, the levanting Bank clerk, out on bail," ha 3 been re-arrested on suspicion that he was about to leave the colony. July 11.—The Government have appointed a Commission to report on new industries, and instructions have been s lit. to the AgentGeneral in London to tern! immigrants from the South of Europe, skilled in the manufacture of olive oil, tobacco, ami dried fruits. — The Game Cock, from America, brings 8500 eases of kerosene, the great' r portion of which 'Wos sold to arrive, mid the balance is being negotiated for.—A small parcel of Adelaide wheat whs sold at 7s 4d ; New Zealand oats, 3s 2-} dto 3s 5(1 ; maize, 3s 9d to 3s lOd, with fair enquiry ; candles, 10\A. July 12.—The officers of the Dutch w.-.r ship Curagoa were entertained nt the Melbourne Club last night.—-The Government have notified that certificates given to captains of vessels in this colony will be recognised by the homo authorities.

July 14.—Endeavour has risen to 7 to 1 for the Metropolitan, in consequence of the commissions from Sydney. Bi.t belle, Warrior, and Rosebud 10 to 1 ; Hamlet, 12 to 1 for tho Cup, Glencoe, 100 to 7 ; Little Dick, 100 to 7 ; Romula and Mermaid, 100 to 6. — A Bogie engine was tried successful}' on the Hobson's Bay Railway ; it cost £2400.— Captain Luewin has been fined £o for steaming up the Yarra faster than is allowed by the regulations.—New Zealand preferred meat was tried on board the Kangitobo today. The Colac Meat Preserving Company commence operations to-day with beef selected from Robert jon's herd.—The revenue for the year ending June 30th shows a decrease of £80,000. —Maley, solicitor of Geelong, has been committed" for trial /or forgery.—Flour is quiet, and sales are difficult at £16, —the demand is small. Sugars are firm. Feeding grains have a downward tendency. July 15.—Despatches have been sent to the Agent-General in England, requiting him to press the Cape moil route proposition on the Home authorities.—Mr. Thomas Chirnside has presented £220 to various public charities — Mr. Lewis, a theatrical agent, has formed a company for a tour through India. Mr. Howe, JTr. Shafto Robertson, Miss Kdwin, and eighteen others leave by tho next Suez rr.nil. —Flour opened dull, and sales are reported at £16. There is little business doing, owing to the departure of the mail.