MELBOURNE.
December 20
Richard Lee, charged with publishing an obscene publication, was acquitted. I f At an inquest on the body of John Mankovitch, who committed suicide, the jury returned a verdict that deceased shot himself while in his proper senses. In the champion sculling match: on the Lower Yarra to-day, between Christie and Cazaly, the former won. Both boats kept together till near the winning post, when Christie shot ahead, winning by half a length. After passing the winning post Christie's sliding seat broke, and his boat upset, but the occupant got to land safely.
A man committed suicide yesterday by blowing out his brains. The name of the man is Koritty. He left a letter, showing that jealousy and the conduct of his wife caused him to commit suicide. It was the anniversary of his wedding day, and he determined to scatter his brains over his wife's body that she might remember it.
Mr Longmore, at a meeting last night, said that 21 members of the Opposition were pledged to a " (Stonewall" policy. There will be one or two changes in the' Victorian Eleven yet before the matter is finally settled.
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Thames Star, Volume VII, Issue 2178, 28 December 1875, Page 2
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