INTERCOEONIAL.
Sydney, March 19. An influential committee has been formed to prepare a suitable reception for Laycock,. the < oarsman; who will return to Sydney this month from England. A public subscription for a test’monial.to him is being raised and L 350 has already been subscribed, and the amount is increasing daily.: Brisbane, March 19. . : Accoi'ding to a private telegram London, Messrs Griffiths and Hemmant' ‘ on behalf of the Opposition, have opened ‘ an enquiry into the steel rails contract and have commenced • taking evidence on the subject, ■ ' Melbourne, March. 19. A telegram from Galle announces that the P. and O. Company’s steamship Hydaspes sailed from that port yesterday for Australia. Amongst the passengers is Mr Marshall Wood, the well-known sculptor. The cricket match between the Australian Eleven and fifteen of Victoria was resumed to-day. The .fifteen, were aM disposed of in their second innings for 296 runs, McShane .contributing. 64 and Kelly and Allen 41 each. The Australians require to make 248 tjns in their second innings to win match.
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Temuka Leader, Issue 366, 22 March 1881, Page 2
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169INTERCOEONIAL. Temuka Leader, Issue 366, 22 March 1881, Page 2
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