TELEGRAMS.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1045, 9 January 1884, Page 2

TELEGRAMS.

[per press association.] The North Island Surveys New Plymouth, To-day." A deputation waited on Major, Atkinson last night, urging that more sdrvey parties should be engaged in exploring the country for the trunk line to Auoklandas it was impossible for one or two parties to get through the work properly during the short time the weather allowed the exploration of the bush country.. Ho proraised to communicate with the Surrey Department, A report is current 4hat some turbulent natives met Mr Oarkeek inland and threatened violence to him or any other surveyors who should be met with.

The Premier.

Wellington, To-day.

The Takapuna, from Manukau was unable to call at New Plymouth this morning, so that the Premier will have to come overland to Wellington, probably arriving here to-moirow afternoon. Shipping. Ohfistchurch, To-day. The British King did not get away yesterday as stated, owing to the desertion of some of tha men, but nails this afternoon.

The barque Ada Melmore from London, 98 days out, arrived this morning. South Sea Island Curios.

Dunedin, To-day.

The Dayspring brings a quantity of South Sea Island curios for our museum,. The Manapouri.

The Manapouri, drawing 13ft forward and 15ft aft, is berthed at the'Rattray street wharf. )