AUSTRALIAN

Te Aroha News, Volume II, Issue 81, 20 December 1884, Page 3

AUSTRALIAN

Melbourne, Dec. 13. — Parliament was prorogued yesterday afternoon by His Excellency the Governor, who, in the course of his speech on the occasion, remarked that the session had been distinguished by the magnitude and fruitfulness of the labours undertaken. He congratulated the members upon the unanimity displayed in passing the various resolutions relating tb federation and annexation- Therepresen-

tations which had been made to the Imperial Government had only been partially successful. A satisfactory protectorate had, however, already been established over the southern portion of New Guinea, and he hoped that this step was only the preoursorof much extended jurisdiction in the Western Pacific. His advisers would continue to earnestly watch the effect of the French recidiviste movement, and, in case of necessity, would take'suoh further steps as might be found necessary. It was encouraging to observe that the Imperial Government had promised to legislate for the establishment of an Australasian Federal Council. Reference was also made to the Land and Kail way Bills ; and, in conclusion, His Excellency declared that the prosperity of the colony had been maintained and augmented during the past year. Melbourne, Dec. 13. —Government are sending Mr Deakin to America to study and report upon the irrigation systems of that country. Melbourne, Dec. 17. — The negotiations for a match to be played here between the English cricketers and the Australian eleven which visited England this year, have proved fruitless. Melbourne, Dec. 17. — Barnes, a notorious criminal prisoner, has confessed that he murdered Mr Stack, a well-known litigant, who died September 12th, and who was believed to have committed suicide. Sydney, Dec. 12. — No fresh cases of small-pox have occurred in the city, but there have been further developments among the persons in quarantine. Sydney, Dec. 13. — Dr. Donovan was yesterday convicted of a breach of the Health Act, by neglecting to give notice of cases of small pox which came under his care, and a fine of £50 was inflicted. Sydney, Deo 15.— The second hearing of the criminal libel action brought by Sir Henry Parkes against William Webb, publisher of the " Campbelltown Herald," concluded to-day. The jury were again unable to agree upon a verdict. Adelaide, Dec. 16. — The cricket match between the Australian and English team was resumed yesterday. Tho latter, with two wickets down for 233 runs, continued their first innings, which closed for a total of 369. Tho Australians then went in for their second innings, and at the close of the day's play had lost four wickets for 152 runs. Sydney, Dec 17. — Two more cases of small- pox have occurred in this city. Dr Donovan has been fined £150 for neglecting to notify to the authorities small pox cases under his treatment. Brisbane, Dec. 15. — News has been received here of the total loss of the barque New Orleans, bound from Hamburg to Apia. The vessel was burnt at sea, and the crew t&k to the boats. A portion of them were jfepjjed by a pa&sing vessel after Adelai^HJr. 12. — A match commences here to-dayJrotween the English cricketers and the Australian Eleven which was in England this year. No other match be- j tween these teams is yet arranged. Adelaide, Dec 13. — In the match between the English and Australian teams yesterday, the latter went in first, and at the luncheon adjournment had lost two wickets for 40 runs : Bannerman, Ibw, 2 ; McDonnell, not out, 33 ; and Murdoch, c, 5. The Australians continued at the wickets all the afternoon, and put together a total of 243 runs before the last wicket fell. The following are the remainder of the scores : — McDonnell, b, 124 ; Giffen, b, 10 ; £>cott, b, 18 ; Bonnor, 34 ; Alexander, run out, 3 ; Blackham, c, 66 ; Palmer, c, 6 ; Boyle, c, 1 ; Cooper, not out, 0 ; extras, 11 : total, 243. McDonnells play was much admired, and his brilliant hitting was frequently applauded. Adelaide, Dec. 15. — The cricket match was resumed on Saturday, but owing to the inclemency of the weather, play was stopped at intervals. The Englishmen went in, and when the stumps were drawn for the day, had scored 233 with the loss of only two wickets. Adelaide, Dec. 17.— The cricket matoh between the Australians and English team was concluded yesterday, when the former, with four wickets down for 152 runs, continued their second innings, which closed for a total of 191. The Englishmen, requiring 66 runs to win the match, then went in for their second innings, and won the match by eight wickets.