MELBOURNE.
December 25. The Government oE Queensland have agreed to Mr Service's proposal to protest against the action of German}' in the Pacific, but the Soufh Australian Government for tho present decline to join. (Received December 2G, 7.30 p.m) December 2G. The Victorian Press generally express great indignation at tho hoisting of the German flag on tho north coast of New Guinea. Mr Service, Premier, has presented a memorandum to the Governor expressing much surprise at the action of the German naval officers after the assurances of the Imperial Secretary of State for the Colonies. The memorandum further states that Ministers aro greatly disappointed at the want of response displayed by the Imperial Government towards the aspirations of the Australian colonic?. Ministers also complain of the continued inaction which has been manifested by the Imperial Government, and demand "that immediate steps should be falcon to save for Australia such neighbouring islands as arc still available. (Received December 27, 1.15 a.m.) An intercolonial cricket match between elevens of Victoria and New South Wales was commenced hero to-day. Tho visitors went in first, and their first innings closed for 277. Murdoch was tho highest scorer with 09.
(Received December, 27, 1.15 a.m.)
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Daily Telegraph (Napier), Issue 4190, 27 December 1884, Page 3
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200MELBOURNE. Daily Telegraph (Napier), Issue 4190, 27 December 1884, Page 3
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