SPECIAL CABLEGRAM.
(FROM OUR OWX CORRESPONDENTS.) Lo'oox, April 8. Melbourne oxhides are worth 4-id. per pound, Sydney oxhides 4|d., and Sydney best light 4-|d. Spencer defeated Ferrier in the sculling match. April 9. Germany has appointed a commission for the New South Wales Exhibition. Mr. Combes, who has promoting the exhibition in England and France, will not be able to travel to Sydney, but says his heart is with the exhibition. April 10. Colonel Pearson's sortie repulsed the Zulus who destroyed the ammunition column of 104 men. The 18th Regiment is advancing to the relief of Colonel Pearson. Italy has sent a special envoy at Cairo. The Khedive's conduct generally is approved of in Italy. The Bank of England minimum rate is 2 per cent. Stdkey, April 12. Olivia is the favorite for the cup. Tocal had a splendid gallop, defeating Savanaka. Prince has shortened in price. A French transport is on the coast flying signals of distress. A trial shipment of fat cattle to Singapore is being made. The pugilists and those engaged in the late prize fight have been discharged by the Court.
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Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 932, 12 April 1879, Page 2
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185SPECIAL CABLEGRAM. Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 932, 12 April 1879, Page 2
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