COLONIAL NEWS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XVIII, Issue 6261, 10 December 1881, Page 5

COLONIAL NEWS.

THE ENGLISH GRICKETERS. Sydney, December 9. 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 wickets, and when the stumps were drawn for the day had put together 235 runs for the loss of only live wickets. Barlow was not out for 71 ; Selby was caught and bowled for 56 ; Ulyett was bowled for 47. SIR. H PARKES. Sydney, December 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 lists have been opened, and a large sum has already been subscribed for this purpose. STRIKE OF MINERS. Newcastle, December 9. The miners are now agitating for higher rates of wages, in view of rise in the price of coal, which it is believed will take place early in 1882. THE MARKETS. Adelaide, December 9. Old wheat is quoted, 4s 10d ; new wheat, 4s Sd ; market strong. Town flower, per ton, £11 12s 6d to £11 15s; country brands, /felO 17s 6d. Freights to the United Kingdom from Adelaide, 52s 6d; ditto from outports, 555. OAT MARKET. Melbourne, December 9. A limited business only is doing in oats. THE S.S. ALBION. Melbourne, December 9. Arrived, this morning, the Union Company's steamship Albion from Bluff.