CABLEGRAMS.
LATEST.HOME AND FOREIGN NEWS i kbutbr's telegram, per press association
London, 1 June 16.
The match between the Australians and Eighteen of the North of Ireland was concluded to-day. The Australians won the match by nine wickets. Murdoph was caught after scoring 72 runs, and Bannerman, not out, 45 runs.
The Select Committee of the House of Commons which was appointed to further consider the question which arose through Mr. Bradlaugh's refusal to take the oath, has presented its report to Parliament. The Committee recommend. that Mr. Bradlaugh should be allowed to make an affirmation in the place of the customary oath. June 17. King George I. of Greece, who is now on a visit to England, was to-day presented with the Freedom of the City of London. H.R.H. the Prince of Wales performed the ceremony of presentation. The Bight Hon. W. E. Gladstone was present, and made a speech on the occasion, in which he said he warmly sympathised with Greece in her difficulties with Turkey in regard to the frontier question. Madrid, June 17. Several Spanish war vessels, carrying a large number of troops, have been ordered to the Pacific. Their actual destination is, however, not yet known. • ' *'! rIEOT .SHEWS. (keuter's telegram per fpess association.) Melbourne* June 18. Messrs, Service and Berry have come to an understanding that the division on. the Reform Bill should take place on the 24th.inst. , Many" large meetings are being held throughout the country to discuss the present position of political affairs. The debate on the Payment cf Members Bill will be resumed after the division on the Reform Bill.
Sydney, June 18.
H.M.S. Kaleigh has arrived from England. In accordance with instructions from the .Admiralty she examined the Amsterdam Islands, where the captain of the Vancouver reported .he had seen lights, but no signs of the Knowsley Hall or any shipwrecked crews were discovered.
In the Legislative Council the Bill to impose duties has been read a second time. --
Sailed—Australia, for Auckland, yesterday. ', .
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Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 1310, 18 June 1880, Page 2
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