CABLEGRAMS.
; (beut_r's tbleqrams.) ! , Londok; _|lfeust 27. A report is current at^ly mouth 7 ' today that the troopship Serapis is to be fitted to convey the Prince ,and^ Princess of Wales to Melbo_r_4'; and that the detached squadron and the Bacchante will accompany tfftir Royal Highnesses. ' ' i: • .#• ■ A telegram has been reqjj^ved jto* day, announcing that a terrific hurricane has passed over Jamaica, in the West Indies, and has caused grea,t damage throughout the island*' Thousands are rendered houseless, and are starving. In the port of Kingston, forty wrecks have occurred, owing to the force of the storm. August 28. The English wheat harvest prospects are favorable. The matoh between the Australians and eighteen of Stockport, at Stockport, was concluded today, when the latter won the matoh by 118. "**-■ Calcutta, August 27. According to the latest news from Candahafl Ayoub Khan has withdrawn his force to a position eight miles to the westward of the cita* del, and has thus virtually raised the Brfge. It is believed that this is due to General Roberts' advance towards Qandahar. (
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Manawatu Herald, Volume II, Issue 106, 31 August 1880, Page 3
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176CABLEGRAMS. Manawatu Herald, Volume II, Issue 106, 31 August 1880, Page 3
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