COLONIAL NEWS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XIX, Issue 6565, 1 December 1882, Page 5

COLONIAL NEWS.

NEW SOUTH WALES ELECTIONS. DEFEAT OF SIR HENRY PARKES. Sydney, November 30. Much excitement prevails in East Sydney on account of the preparations for the approaching general election, ■which it is believed ■will be closely contested. The proceedings are, however, perfectly orderly. [Received Eeeimber 1,1 a.m.] . Later. The election of four members for Sydney constituency took place to-day, and resulted in the return of Messrs. R.eid. Barton, Griffiths, and McElhone. Sir Henry Parkes and Dr. Renwick were defeated. Great excitement prevails in the city to-night. [Received lJeccmber 1, 1 a.tn.] THE AUSTRALIAN CRICKETERS. Melbourne, November 30. A torchlight procession and display of fireworks was given in honour of the Australian cricketing team to-night. THE R.M.S. AUSTRALIA. Sydney, November 30. Sailed this afternoon : The R.M.S. Australia for San Francisco via Auckland. MELBOURNE MARKET. Mklbokurxe, November 30. Shipping wheat has advanced to 5s 7d, and is now very strong. Malting barley shows some improvement. MELBOURNE WOOL SALES. Melbourne, November 30. Messrs. Goldsborough and Co. (Li mited) report that tlx- .;ave sold 470 C bales at their wool auctions this week Prices have been iirmly maintained. Greasy wools have brought from 7d tc loci, and washed from ICd to 21 fd according to quality and condition The good attendance of Home and foreign buyers continues, and "veiy brisk* competition has been experi enced. The New Zealand Loan and Mercan tile Agency Company report liaviiu catalogued "3000 bales at their woo .sales this week. Of this quantity 2-100 bales have been sold. There has been a good attendaiue of buyers, anc brisk competition, although no speeiailj good lots liavo been oiilred. Price: were hi .sympathy w:ih the Londor market. Lower classes of wool art easier. Xovcnihrr :jO, p.m.] SHIPPING. Meluouune, November 30. Sailed, last night-: The Union Com pam's steamship Tc Anau, for th' r.iuir,