CABLE NEWS

Patea Mail, 14 February 1882, Page 3

CABLE NEWS

Reuter's Despatches to Patea Daily Mail

This Day,

Intercolonial Cricket.

Sydney, 13th. The intercolonial cricket match was resumed here to-day. The New South Wales team, having four wickets to fall, continued their first innings, and were all disposed of for a total of 775 runs. Garrett scored IG3. The Victorians then commenced (heir first innings, and when the stumps were drawn for the day had lost six wickets for 207 runs. Baker scored 50 and MacDonnell 49, Bonnor is not out for 38.

Captain’s Certificate Suspended. Sydney, this day.—The Marine Board has suspended for three months the certificate of Captain Curphy, of the steamship Fiona, which was wrecked on the 29th January, near Seal Rock Point.

Disastrous Floods in Queensland. Brisbane, this day.—Disastrous floods caused by very heavy rain which has recently fallen have occurred near Thargomindah. A large extent of country is inundated, and two thousand sheep have been drowned. The mail service is entirely suspended owing to the flood.

The Sultan and Egypt

Constantinople, I2th.—lt has transpired that the Sultan has sent a communication to the Khedive ordering him to strictly observe all existing international treaties, and to use every means to maintain order in Egypt.

Arrests in Ireland,

London, 13th.—Numerous arrests have been made in Ireland during the past few days of persons engaged in illegal drilling in proclaimed districts.

Prosperity in Victoria.

Melbourne, This Day.—ln consequence of the satisfactory state of Victorian finances the Treasurer has repurchased under Treasury bonds to the amount of £300,000.