AUSTRALIA.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2204, 19 March 1881, Page 2

AUSTRALIA.

Freuter’s telegrams.]

MELBOURNE, March 18, Cricket.

Tho cricket match between the Australian Eleven and Fifteen of Victoria was commenced here to-day. The weather was very fine. The Fifteen went first to the wickets, and were all ' disposed of for 87 rnns. The Australians then went in, and their first innings closed for 136. Murdoch was the highest scorer, being not ont for 57. Jarvis was bowled for 22. Mao to the FrontThe election for the seat for Maldon which place was rendered vacant by the departure of Mr Service, took place today, and resulted in the return of Mr Mclntyre. MELBOURNE. March 19. Marble from. Wood. A telegram from Galle announces that the P. and O. Co.’s steamship Hydaspes sailed from that port yesterday for Australia. Amongst the passengers is Mr Marshall Wood, tho well-known sculptor. SYDNEY, March 18. The MarketsHennessy’s brandy, case, 37s 6d; bulk, quarters, 12s. Kerosene, Diamond, per gallon, la 7^d; Devoe’s, Is 9d. Patna rice, per ton, £2l 17s 6d. Sugar Company’s No. 1 pieces, per ton, £36. New Zealand wheat, per bushel, 4s. New Zealand oats, 2s 3d. Maize, per 601 b, 3s. Tobacco, Raven twist, per lb, Is 4d. Candles, D.R.J.’s., per lb, 8| d; D.R.O.’s, 8R SYDNEY, March 19. Laycock in Clover. An influential committee has been I formed to prepare a suitable reception for ! Laycock, the oarsman, who will retnrn to Sydney this month from England. A public subscription for a testimonial to him is being raised. £350 are already subscribed, and the amount is increasing daily. BRISBANE, March 19. Counter-Railing. According to private telegrams from London Messrs Griffith and Hemmant, on behalf of the Opposition, have opened an inquiry into the steel rails contract, and have commenced taking evidence on tho subject.