CABLEGRAMS

Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 923, 1 April 1879, Page 2

CABLEGRAMS

- LATEST HOME AND FOREIGN : NEWS. ( P.EUTEP.'s TELEGRAM, PEP. PRESS ASSOCIATION.) ( _ Calcutta, March 30. The Sandemani camp at Baghakana 1 was attacked by 2000 of the enemy, who , were completely defeated, with a loss of : 145. Our loss was small DIRECT AUSTRALIAN NEWS. ! (P.EUTEP.'S TELEGRAM, PER PRESS ASSOCIATION) Sydney, April 1. The Lithgow iron works blast furnace has started making rails for the extension of the railroad in this city to the Ex-1 hibition. The population is lower at the Palmer, Queensland, and the majority are prostrate with fever, and destitute. The resources of the Hospital are exhausted. (SPECIAL TO PRESS ASSOCIATION.) Sydney, March 30. Foley, Mace, and Thompson were .arrested to-day, for participation in the late prize fight. They were admitted to bail. Pompei has engaged Amy Sherwin's brother as tenor of the Opera Company for New Zealand. Melbourne, March 31. An arm has been found in the Yarra, and also a bag containing human remains. They are supposed to be Mrs. Farrell, who disappeared in September. The Rev. Mr. Cole, Anglican clergyman, committed suicide. Twq brothers named Gardner immediately imitated him. It is mooted to send the Nelson, colonial frigate, with the Victorian exhibits to Sydney. April 1. Mr. Childers acts as Agent-General for , Victoria without pay. Mr. Berry interviewed the Prince of , Wales, who wished success to the Exhibition. I Adelaide, March 31. 1 Wheat, 4s 2d ; flour, LlO 10s. ;