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Manawatu Herald, Volume III, Issue 8, 28 September 1880, Page 3

(reuter's telegrams.) London, September 23. The matoh Australians v. Notting ham County eleven, at Nottingham, was commenced today. The attendance at the match was very large. A capital wicket was pitched, and the ground was in good order. The Australians went in first to the wickets, and lost 9 fnr 141 runs; Alexander not out for 40. Murdoch was caught after putting together 42. The Australians being out on the above score the Home team went to the 4 wickets, and when the stumps were drawn for the day had lost 1 wicket for 13 inns. Per Merchant Shipping and Underwriters Association — Arrived : h awk hope, from Oamaru Mny Ist; Manx Queen, from Oamaru June Ist. Later intelligence from Cape of Good Hope states that 1000 Basutos and Mohales, together with 5000 Mafetings, attacked the Cape Hiflee, when severe fighting took pi ace, and enemy "was repulsed. Melbotiene, September 24. The Sugar Company have lowered their rates £1 per ton. Itisreported that Sir A. H. Gordon has been appointed to be G eneral Supervisor over Fiji, in addition to being Governor to New Zealand. Sydney, September 24. Hennessey's brandy (bulk), quarters, 10s 6d ; keroeene, diamond, per gallon, Is 7d ; Devoe'p, Is 8d ; Fatna rice, £21 per ton. Wheat, nono in the market ; New Zealand oats, per 401bs, Is 10d to 2s ; maize, per 601 bs, 2s 4d to 2s 6d; candles, D.R.J.'s, 7|d per lb. H.M. schooner Conflict has arrived at Cooktown, and reports the a.s. Genie as having arrived at New Britain. The Sydney Evening News has been fined £250 for contempt of Court. The Chief Justice delivered judgment most elaborately. Notice of appeal was given against the decision, but he refused to grant it, and said they must petition the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council. P^