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Lyell Times and Central Buller Gazette, Volume VI, Issue 279, 26 June 1886, Page 2

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London, June 20. The Agents-General and the Executive Commissi oners from Colonies have been invited to attend at South Kensington on Tuesday next, to receive a communication from the Prince of Wales. It is believed that His Royal Highness is to make a proposal that the Colonial and Indian Exhibition should be continued next years. At the wool sales a firm and active demand continues, To-day's catalogue comprised 12,100 bales. June 21. The cricket match Australians v. a team representing the Players of England, commenced at Nottingham today. The weather was cold and inclement, but the attendance was good. The wicket was livery. The Players went in first, sending Scotton and Shrewsbury to the wicket. Scotton was bowled for nine ; Ulyett followed but was bowled before he scored; Shrewsbury was caught for 15; Barnes, who had succeeded Ulyett, was now joined by Gunn, and the runs came pretty freely until Barnes was given out leg-before-wicket with 14 to his credit; Barlow was next man in and by careful play the score rapidly mounted ; Gunn was bowled when his score reached 23 ; Briggs then joined Barlow, but was disposed for 13 ; Lee followed, but was caught when he had put together 21; he was succeeded by Maurice Bead, who, however, was bowled after scoring 11; Flowers now joined Barlow, and the runs came freely, both players holding their positions at the wicket until the close of the day's play. The following is the detailed score : Scotton, b 9 Shrewsbury, c 15 Ulyett, b 0 Barnes, l.b.w 14 Gunn, b 23 Briggs, b 13 Lee, c 21 Maurice Read, b ... 11 Barlow, not out ... 80 Flowers, not out ... 48 Extras 10 Total for 8 wickets 244 June 22. The Times this morning states th at the Prince of Wales finds himself unable to initiate a permanent Colonial Museum in London; but Sir P. Cunliffee Owen has to-day invited the Colonial Agents-General and the Executive Commissioners to the ColonialIndian Exhibition to exchange views and sound their Governments m on the subject. The International Copyright Bill has been passed by the House of Lords. Rio de Janiebo, June 21.. The Tainui left here last night for London. Her cargo of frozen meat is in good condition. London, June 22. In response to an invitation, the Colonial Agents-General and the Executive Commissioners attended the Exhibition to-day, when Sir Cunliffe Owen, on behalf of the Prince of Wales, invited suggestions from them as to the establishment of a permanent Colonial Museum in London. On the motion of Sir Dillon Bell it was decided to form a Committee to consider the matter.

LATEST AUSTEALIAN NEWS0 Melboubne, June 22. The Rotomahana sailed this afternoon for Bluff.

June 23.

The banks have raised the rate of interest by 1 per cent.

Sydney, June 23.

The Premier has given notice of motion in the Legislative Assembly to grant a snm not exceeding £IO,OOO, to Sir John Robertson, for his distinguished patriotic services in New South Wales.