Australian News.
[PEE 8.8. EINGAKOOMA AT THE BIiTTFF.] Melbourne, September 11. The comet is distinctly visible, and is considered the largest since Donati's comet, in 1858, and if anything, brighter. Many observers suppose it to be the comet of 1812, but that will take time to determine. Van Suppe's comic opera, " Boccacio," continues to attract large audiences. It is spoken of as a work of great merit. The late Dean Backhouse, of Sandhurst, has left property to the extent of about £150,000 to the Catholic Church. No provision is made in his will for any of his relatives, some of whom are in comparatively humble circumstances in Sandhurst. Sydney, September 11. Sir H. Parkes' health is improving, but he is still too weak to be removed from his home. Many inquiries are made daily by all classes. On Sunday prayers were offered in. the churches for his recovery. Bishop Mnrthan who has had much experience in Europe, states that, with the exception of St. Paul's and the Sistine chapels, in Rome, he never saw more imposing ceremonies or heard grander music than at the opening of the Cathedral in this city.
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Thames Star, Volume XIII, Issue 4281, 20 September 1882, Page 2
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191Australian News. Thames Star, Volume XIII, Issue 4281, 20 September 1882, Page 2
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