AUSTRALIAN NEWS

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 232, 20 September 1881, Page 3

AUSTRALIAN NEWS

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[Per s.s. Arawata, at the Bluff ] MELBOURNE, September 14, At a Liberal demonstration at Ballarat on the 12th Mr Berry made a long speech, criticising Sir .B. O’Loghlen’s Government, and giving a resume of the proceedings and aims of the Liberal party since 1875. He took full credit for the recent Reform Bill, and urged his audience to avail themselves of it by returning Liberals, Ho claimed approval for the advancement of the interests of the colony under recent administration, and finally recommended the party to work together to abolish plural voting. Mr Yale also spoke. He considered that the Governor was partial in granting a dissolution to Mr Service, re* fusing Mr Barry. The meeting carried a resolution expressing confidence in the late Ministry. Delegates from the Reform League met afterwards and adopted a programme. SYDNEY, September 14.

The final heat of the Whiskey Trophy on the Bth was witnessed by a large crowd. There was a fresh wind from the north against the rowers. A good start was effected, Laycock and Edwards being outsiders, and Pearce and Power inside. Edwards secured a slight advantage at starting. Pearce quickly gained three-quarters of a length, with Laycock close behind. Within a mile from the start the latter began to forge ahead, soon gaining a clear length in advance of Pearce, the others being far behind. Nearing Putney Laycock was three lengths ahead, which he increased to eight when passing Breakfast Point. Pearce, rowing well, made several spurts, to which Laycock always responded. Ultimately Laycock eased off and allowed Pearce to come within a length and a quarter. Passing the post Power was five lengths behind, while Edwards pulled up a mile from home. Time, 23 min. 6sec.