CRICKET.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 150, 12 November 1912, Page 8

CRICKET.

NEW SOUTH WALES v. AUSTRALIA. Received 12, 1 a.m. Sydney, November 11. In the match between New South Wales and West Australia, New South Wales scored 95 and 348. Westralia scored 105 and 9 for one* wicket, and the match was drawn. SHIPPING 6..'6.. 6.. G . .6. .6. .6.... Sydney, 11. —Arrived, Wimbledon, from Auckland. DWELLING HOUSE DESTROYED. By Telegraph —Press Association. Auckland, Last Night. A fire occurred at Remuera this afternoon, resulting in the destruction of an eight-roomed house belonging to Noelj Bamford, architect. The building was unoccupied at the time of the outbreak, and with the furniture was valued at roughly £2OOO. The building was insures for £IOOO in the South British office. IN THE CHIEF CENTRES. Christchurch, November 10. The second round of grade matches commenced to-day in wet weather, play closing early on account of the downpour. Scores:—Lin wood (70 for 1) v. East Christchurch; St. Albans (117 for 3) v. Riccarton; West Christchurch (62 for 2) v. Sydenham. Dunedin, November 9. All cricket has been postponed owing f to showery weather and! sodden grounds. Wellington, November 9, North scored 216 (Wilson 56, Blacklock >64) against Central's 43 (Little 26 not out) for four wickets; East B notched 144 (Hutchings 45, Nash 38 not out) against South's 72 (Laiis 30); Vic- \ toria College 173 (Caddick 48, Mcintosh I 34) v. Hutt 30 for 3 wickets (Patten 321 not out); East A 106 (Tucker 28) v. ?e- j tone 99 (Brice 22, Rollcy 16). !