REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
_■ [new ZEALAND PRESS ASSOCIATION.] EUROPEAN AND FOREIGN. London, November 1. The Australian mail via Brindisi was delivered to-day. The ironclad Huascar made a most gallant defence before she surrendered. The admiral commanding, two lieutenants, and many of the crew were killed in action. November 3. Orders have been given to the Medl* ” terranean squadron, under Admiral Hornby, to proceed* to Voola. Quebec, November 1. The Ministerial difficulty' has been compromised. The Council will vote supply, and harmony is restored. Constant!nolpe, November 1. An offensive and defensive alliance has been concluded between Servia and Bulgaria. November 2. Sir A. H. Layard, the British ambassador, explained to the Porte that the British fleet had been ordered to Voola on account of Great Britain insisting on the promised reforms in Asiatic Turkey being carried out. Beiilin, November 1, The deficit in the Prussian budget amounts to 50,000,000 roubles. LATEST AUSTRALIAN NEWS. Melbourne, November 4. Graham Berry has resumtd office aa Treasurer. VICTORIA JOCKEY CLUB SPRING MEETING. Trig Melbourne Cup, A handicap sweepstakes of 30 sovs. each, 10 ft., or 5 if declared, with 500 added. The winner of any handicap race of the Value of 200 soVs. after the declaration of the Weights to carry 51b. extra; of two or mere such races, 81b. extra; of ally such race of the value of 100 sov., 31b. extraof two or more such races, 51b. extra. The second horse to receive 50 sovs. and the third 20 sovs. out of the stake. Two miles. The remainder of the sweepstake (10 sovs.) to be made good the day of general 'entry. (122 subs., 43 acceptances.) Mr W. RawliusonVbr h Darriwell, 5 yrs, Tim Whiffier (I) —Norna, 7st 41b 1 Mr T. Ivory’s b h Sweatraeat, 4 yrs, Yattendon Sultana, 7st 41b (with a 51b penalty) ... **.. 2 Mr R. Howie’s g c Suwarrow, 3 yrs, Snowdon—Phizgig, sst 121 b ... $ Twenty-seven horses started, and Darriwell, won by a length. jATime, 3 mins. There immense assemblage at the The weather was fine, and the racingsplendid.
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Kumara Times, Issue 967, 5 November 1879, Page 2
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