July.

6.—Collision in harbour between steamers Favourite and Pride of the Yarra. Drowning of Rev. Mr. Campbell, principal of High School, wife, and 5 children, with 7 others. Public funeral on the 9th. Chief mourners: G. P. Abram (English master) and Daniel Brent (mathematical master of the High School), who came out with Mr. Campbell, Capt. Stevens of the ship Matoaka, Dr. Alexander, her surgeon.

14.—Manslaughter against Captain Adams of the Favourite, and Charles Murray, her mate. Censure upon Captain Spence of the Pride of the Yarra for going at excessive speed.

20.—Mr. R. H. Forman appointed Sheriff, vice John Gillies, resigned.