AUSTRALIAN.

Thames Star, Volume XIV, Issue 4408, 19 February 1883, Page 2

AUSTRALIAN.

Melbourne, Saturday.

Wild Wright, formerly an associate of the Kelly's, has been sentenced to six years' penal servitude for horse stealing, at Beechworth.

The Melbourne Cricket Club hare elected the gentlemen in the Hon. Ito Bligh's team to membership of the Club for life.

Sydney, Saturday. Cricket—Australia v. England.

The third international cricket match, Australia v. England, commenced -here to-day. In the Australian team Boyle, Evans, and Midwinter took the places of Massie, Garrett, and McDonnell. The weather in the morning was overcast and boisterous, but subsequently the sky cleared, and with the exception of a shower in the afternoon the day was fine, although the wind continued strong. Great interest is being taken in the match, and there was a large number of spectators on the ground. The Hod. Tvoßligh won the toßs, and elected to take the wickets. Barlow and Leslie went in first; the former only made 2, but Leslie, before he was caught, put together 17; and was then disposed of in a similar manner. C..T. Studd and Steele followed, and at the luncheon adjournment the former had scored 21, and the latter 4, both not out. Shortly'after luncheon Steele gave the field a chance, and. was badly missed. The two Cambridge men had now settled down to their work, and displayed splendid cricket, punishing the Australian bowling considerably. Studd was, however, ultimately run out after scoring 48, without having given a single chance in his innings. He was followed by Bead', caught, . 11-; Tylecote, bowled, 3 ; and Barnes, bowled, 2 Play was then susr pended, owing to a shower of rain. On resuming, Bates filled the vacancy at the wickets.but only scojred-9;-when he"was followed by Bligh, who was bowled for 19; B. Studd followed the captain, and suffered the same fate as his brother, being run out after scoring 3. Stumps were then drawn for the day, the score standing at 263 for 9 wickets. Steele carried out his bat, having scored 135 by brilliant batting and,strong defence. His play was much admired. The fielding of the Australians was very good. The following are the scores:—Barlow, c 2; Leslie, 17; C. T. Studd, run out 48; Steele, not out, 135 ; Bead, c 11; Tylecote, b 6; Barnes, b 2; Bates, c 9; Bligh, b 19; G. B. Studd, ruu out 3; extras, 12. Total for 9 wickets, 263.

[Received February 19,12.47 p.m.] . Sydney, This day. Arrived, yesterday evening : The Union Company's steamer Hauroto, from Auckland. '"'■■■■ An enquiry into the cause of the recent tramway accident, by which several persons were injured, was concluded on Saturday. The Court found that the accident was caused by the negligence of the pointsman. t Adelaide, This day. Arrived, yesterday afternoon: The P. and O. steamship Nizam. His Excellency Sir W. .0, F. Robinson is a passenger by her.

An advice to hand by the mail describes the-attempt to float the Victorian loan as a complete failure, owing to the high, minimum fixed and the state of the money market.