Australian Telegrams.

Auckland Star, Volume VI, Issue 1691, 20 July 1875, Page 4

Australian Telegrams.

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Melbourne, July 14. With reference to the charge against Judge Dunne, the Government having satisfied themselves that he was suffering from the effect of chlorodyne and not drink, as alleged by the local papers.—New clauses are being prepared with a view to put a stop to all betting transactions on the turf, but it is scarcely likely to become law. — Catholics continue their strong opposition to the Education Act.—The ship Crown Prince, 170 days out from London has arrived, having been delayed by baffling winds and a foul bottom.—W. B Isaacs, jun., failed for £90,000.—Carandinis left for India by the mail steamer. The Allen Opera Company Boon follow.—The mail steamer Ceylon grounded at the eastern entrance of the south channel, and still remains fast. Two tugs are assisting her.—O'Ferrall will be tried on two more charges of ignthezKlemont^at; this sittings. ",-.--"■;■;" » . ! Sydney, July 14. The three convicts who escaped from Noumea in a five-ton boat, have not since • been heard of.—The Kate Monagan, with a cat go of hardwood for New Zealand, has been towed into Newcastle dismasted and , her rudder gone. Splendid news has been received from the reefs at Cooktown. Adelaide, July 14 Johnston, telegraph station-master at Daly Waters,,was speared by the natives at Roper and died. Two other men with him who v were searching for strayed cattle were also wounded, but are rocovering. *