AUSTRALIAN CABLE.

Temuka Leader, Issue 280, 12 August 1880, Page 2

AUSTRALIAN CABLE.

Melbourne, Aug. 9

The Governors of all the Australian colonies have accepted an invitation to bo present at the opening of the Exhibition- Sir Hercules Robinson has of course be n obliged to decline.

Captain Payne, the Harbormaster, has been suspended from his position for neglecting to notify the removal of a fog horn from the harbor.

The following are the acceptances for the Melbourne Cup.:—Mata, Napper Tandy, Columbus, Zambesi, Queen Bee, Stag, Terrific, Rivertan, Aspen, A. 8.0., A.l venturer, Kinsman, Gloster, Woodlands, Imperial, Chatterbox, Joseph, La Trobe, Lord Harry, Star of the West, British Workman, Faublas, Lothair, >

Robbie Burns, Cynic, Pimpampa, Stoekbridge,' Trevallyn, Euclid, Geide Olgothac, Respite, Yardley, Constance, Progress, Hamilton, Western Princess, Richmond, Bosworth.

Aug 10

Mr Berry addressed his constituents at Geelong last night. He said he would strictly adhere to his latest views on the Reform question, and would introduce a BiU to abolish plural voting at elections. He proposed to meet the existing deficit by retrenchment, including 20 per cent the salaries of Ministers, future Governors, Judges, and Civil servants. The Police Departs ment will be reorganised. The-existing deficiency is L 649,000, including selectors' rents, which amount to L 502,000, leaving an actual deficit of L 146,000, which will be further reduced by a readjustment of accounts. Only a moderate increase of taxation will be necessary.

Tne Ministers being opposed in reelection are Messrs Berry, Vale, Williams, and Richardson,