Impending Miners' Strike.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 4255, 10 December 1881, Page 3

Impending Miners' Strike.

The English Cricketers. MELBOURNE, Dec. 9. A limited bueiness only is doing in oats. Arrived, this morning — Albion, s.s., from the Bluff. SYDNEY, Dec. 9. In view of the intended early departure of the Premier, Sir Henry Parkes, on a visit to England, an influential meeting was held to-day to make arrangements for presenting him with a testimonial. Subscription lißts have been opened, and a large sum has already been subscribed for this purpose. " The Newcastle minerß are now agitating for higher rates of wages in view of the rise in the price of coal, which it is believed will take place early in 1882. The cricket match between the English team and eleven of New South Wales was commenced here to-day. The weather was fine and the attendance good. The wicket was dead. The English went first to the wiokets, and when stumps were drawn for the day, had put together 235 runs for the loss of only five wickets ; Barlow, not out, 71 ; Selby, caught and bowled for 56 ; TJlyett waß bowled for 47. ADELAIDE, Dec. 9. Old wheat is quoted at 4a lOd ; new wheat, 4s 8d ; market strong. Town flour per ton, £11 12s 6d to £11 15s ; country brands, £10 17s 6d. Freights to United Kingdom from Adelaide, 52s 6d ; ditto from outports, 555.