AUSTRALIAN.

Thames Star, Volume XV, Issue 4970, 13 December 1884, Page 2

AUSTRALIAN.

Adelaide, Yesterday. Anglo-Australian Cricket.

The cricket match between the English and Australian teams commenced here to day. There latter is represented by Alexander, Blackham, Boyle, Bonnor, Bannerman, Cooper, Giffin, Murdoch,' McDonnell, Palmer, and Scott. The weather was splendid throughout the day, and the attendance of spectators was good. The Australians went in first, and remained at the wickets all day, the scores being—Bannerman, lbw, 2; Murdoch c 5; McDonnell, b, 124; Giffen, b. 10Scott, b, 18; Bonnor, c, 4; Alexander, run out, 3 ; Blackham, c, 66 ; Palmer, c, 6 ; Boyle, c, 1 ; Cooper, not out, 0; extras] 11 ; total, 243. McDonnell's play was much admired, and his brilliant hitting frequently applauded.

_ _ bYDNEY, Yesterday. " Dr Donovan was convicted of a breach of the Health Act, by neglecting to give notice of cases of small-pox which he had under his care, and a fine of £50 was in* flicted.

Arrived, this morning: Hauroto, from Wellington.

Mensophne, Yesterday, Arrived, this morning; The Wairarap*. from the Bluff.

Victorian Governor's Speech. Parliament was prorogued this afternoon by His Excellency the Governor, who, in the course of his Speech, remarked that the session had been distinguished by a magnitude and fruitfulness of the labors undertaken. He congratulated the members upon their unanimity displayed on passing the various resolutions relating to federation and annexation. The repre> sentations made to the Imperial Government had only been partially successful, but a satisfactory protectorate had, hon« ever, already been establishpd over the eouthern portion of New Guinea, and he hoped this step was only the precursor of more extended jurisdiction in the Western Pacific. His advisers would continue to earnestly watch the effect of the French recidivistes movement, and, in case of necessity, would take such 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 Railway Bills, and in conclusion. His Excellency declared that the prosperity of the colony had been maintained and augmented during the past year.