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Melbourne, Dec. 23. Now Zealand oats are very depressed ; feeding are quoted at 2s lid, and milling Burts at 3s Id. The Victorian Parliament will be pro. rogiied to-morrow (Saturday) by Commission. Dec. 24. The Victorian Parliament was prorogued to-day- by Commission. A religiouß camp meeting takes place at Queencliffe to-morrow (Christmas Day). It is understood that a large number of families will attend. Adelaide, Dec. 23. The cricket match between the English team and fifteen of South Australia was commenced here to-day. The local team went first to the wickets, and wken the ■tumps wore drawn for the day they had put together 194 for the loss of seven wickets. The attendance on the ground was only moderate. [N.B. — The above telegrams have been delayed ia transmission.] Dec. 24. The cricket matoh between tho English Team and Fifteen of South Australia was resumed to-day. Tho first- innings of the local team closed for 244 runs. Stdney, Dec. 24. Sailed, this afternoon — Steamer Wakv tipu, for Wellington. ■ ,
The gmallpox patients at the sanatorium 1 are progreasing favorably. ' Brisbane, Dec. 24. . It is rumored to-day that Sir, A. Palmer, Colonial Secretary, has been offered the position of President of the Legislative Council, vacant by the death of Sir Joshua Bell.
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Timaru Herald, Volume XXXV, Issue 2266, 26 December 1881, Page 2
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211AUSTRALIAN CABLE Timaru Herald, Volume XXXV, Issue 2266, 26 December 1881, Page 2
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