AUSTRALIAN NEWS.
[Pur Alhambra.] MELBOURNE. Captain Machol, on Wednesday morning of last week, assaulted Captain Standish, the Commissioner of Police, in the breakfast room of the Melbourne Club, with a riding whip, leaving some ugley marks. The affair, which arose over some simple, cause, has caused no little sensation in certain quarters. The Electoral Bill has been nearly gone through, and the Government have successfully carried all their propositions. Rain is still very much wanted in all the colonies, and already there has been a taste ot summer winds. The new Italian Opera Company may arrive'by the next month’s mail. Wilson’s Circus remains open three months longer, and a whole host of arrangements are announced There is no alteration in the Cup betting, Irish .Stew and Valcntia are now the best favourites, but Westminster is considered dangerous for both Derby and Cup. Tocal is a good favorite for the Derby. The Dandenong ■Relief Fund now roadies a large amount, and a considerable sum has been raised for the men who formed the boat’s crew.
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Patea Mail, Volume II, Issue 159, 18 October 1876, Page 2
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174AUSTRALIAN NEWS. Patea Mail, Volume II, Issue 159, 18 October 1876, Page 2
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