MELBOURNE.

Thames Star, Volume VII, Issue 2071, 24 August 1875, Page 2

MELBOURNE.

August 12. The Moravian arrived from London in seventy-four days. The Bishop of Ballarat, Dr Thornton, preached twice yesterday. He has a fine voice and fluent delivery. The coach between Ballarat and Melbourne upset yesterday, one passenger was ir jured. It is believed the new Ministry is pledged to bring in a Reform BilL

Negotiations for the visit of a Victorian team of cricketers to New Zealand have ended, as the colonies disagree as to terms.

lima de Murska gave a concert at the Town Hall, this evening, which was largely attended. It was a grand success. The writs have been issued for the Ministerial elections—the nominations to take place on the 20th, the polling between the 25th and 27th.

The will.of the late John Robertson, of Colac has.been proved, personalty sworn to be under £102,000.

The Acting-Governor was present at Bishop Thornton's installation at Ballarat yesterday. The clergy also assembled from all parts of the diocese. The automatic system of telegraphy will be brought into operation at once between Melbourne and Sydney, working through the/whole distance.

August 13.. 'A tax of a penny, per lb on wool, and a tax on stock are being advocated.

A dejeuner is to be given to Bishop Thornton at the Town Hall on the 28th.

The Criterion Hotel in Collins-street, was offered at auction to-day, and withdrawn, the reserve being £40,000.

A deputation of Sabbatarians waited on the Mayor to-day, to protest against Mr Fairclbugh's sacred recitations at the Town Hall, on Sunday, and pointed out that it was illegal to charge for admission, the Act for Sunday observance being very clear on the point. The Mayor promised to obtain legal advice.

Two small suburban brewers hav^e failed; tEeir liabilities are comparatively trifling.