LATEST TELEGRAMS.

Kumara Times, Issue 438, 20 February 1878, Page 2

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

[press agency. I . • Chuistchubch, February 19. It is proposed here to fit out an expedition to the New Guinea goldfields. The party to consist of 100 practical miners, each man to contribute £SO. It is estimated that a vessel could be chartered to land them for £1200; the remainder would be set aside for provisions, tools, &c, and the journey to the goldfield. It is proposed to make up the party from Christen inch, Dunedin, Hokitika, and the Thames. Messrs Cuff and Graham, the wellknown shipping firm, ate the ageuts. Wellington, February 19. It is freely stated that latterly Ministers have obtaiued certain papers and documents, throwing light upon various ' land transactions in the North Island, aud that the investigation which followed disclosed facts which will result in proceedings being taken in the Law Courts. It is said that if the writs have not been already issued, orders have been given for them to be issued. . - Mr Nancarrow, Chief Inspector of Steamers, goes home on a year's leave of absence. Nelson, February 19. the annual meeting of the New Zealand Central District of the Order of Rechabites was held last night. There were 21 members present from all parts of the Colpny. The leport showed seveu new Tents opened last yearfive in Otago, one in Christchurch, and one in Hawke's Bay; also a Juvenile Temple in connection with the tents at Wanganui, Waipawa, and Saudon. The increase of member* during the year is 28. The treasurer's report showed the total sick and funeral fuud, £2421; contingent fund, £222:; total tent and district funds £3495, being an increase during the year of £86.. To | 33 sick members £273 had been paid. LATEST UNPUBLISHED. * Westpoet, February 20. Sir George Grey and party landed here at half past nine this morning; there was a small concourse of people I present, but not a single cheer or hat I "was raised. Reefton. February 20. Four hundred and fifty tons of quartz, from the Welcome Company's mine, Boatman's Creek, yielded l,432'izs.'of gold. The crushing is still going on. Auckland, February 20. Mr Whitaker addressed his Cambridge Constituents last night. Referring to the proceedings of the session he said that separation was now impracticable. He approved of secular Education. He believed there would be, a deficiency of £200,000 which would have to be provide! for.- Per- | sonally he was glad that Sir George [ Grey was in office. He would give him a fair trial. He defended the [ Piako Swamps purchase. A unanimous vote of confidence was passed. Mr Lusk and Mr Hamlin also addressed the constituents, receiving votes of confidence,