CABLEGRAMS.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume VII, Issue 2095, 15 September 1885, Page 2

CABLEGRAMS.

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Reuter's Telegrams,

Melbourne, September 14. Heavy rains have fallen during the past few days in Victoria and Riverina, where they were greatly, required. ' London, Septomber 13. The New Zealand Shipping Oompanys chartered ship 'The Douglas,'bound from London to Auckland encountered weather of unusual severity, coming down the Channel, rendering it necessary to put into Falmouth for repairs. Paris, September 14. The reinforcement of 3000 men despatched to Madagascar has arrived, and Admiral Miot has now resumed offensive operations against the Hovas. Suajum, September 13. A number of rebels made their appearance in this neighborhood to-day, and troops were despatchedto disperse them, and, in the skirmish'which ensued, four rebels were killed,

Sydney, this day, Despot is first favorite for the Metropolitan Handicap at 3 to 1, Prince Imperial sto ], Silver King 10 to 1. The prevailing drought is, to a great extent, broken up, and heavy rains have fallen in many country districts. The action for damages brought by the Bank of New South Wales against the Government, arising out of the withdrawal from the bank of the loan business of the Government lias',been concluded,' but the decision has been reserved for the full Court,