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Manawatu Times, Volume X, Issue 1161, 29 January 1884, Page 2

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Reuter's Telegrams. Sydney, this day. The cricket match between the Australian Eleven and fifteen of New South Wales was resumed to-day. The Eleven continued their first innings which closed for 272, and the stumps were then drawn for. the day. London, Jan. 28. Fears are entertained for the safety of the ship City of Lucknaw, which was m collision with the ship Simla. It is reported she has been sighted off Deal, bat the statement is not confirmed. A fearful hurricane has passed over England and caused immense destruction of property, the havoc m some places being complete. Numerous wrecks have occurred on the coast and it is feared some loss of life has resulted. Sydney, This day. The sale of the New Zealand Stud and Pedigree Company's yearlings took place yesterday. Nine were sold and three withdrawn. The total realised was 3500 guineas, The highest price paid was 1200 guineas by the Hon James "White for a Mus-ket-Onyx colt. The principal buyers were Messrs* White, Fennelly, Long and Kelso. The average obtained for the nine horses sold was 277 guineas. Cairo, Jan. 28. Colonel Gordon started to-day for Khartoum to assume the governorship of Soudan. London, Jan. 28. The ship City of Lucknow has arrived safely at Gravesend. All who were on board the Simila have been , saved.