LATEST TELEGRAMS.

Kumara Times, Issue 1512, 2 August 1881, Page 2

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

[special to kumara times.] KUMARA GOLDFIELD WATER SUPPLY, Wellington, August 2. Mr Gow’s evidence was taken before the Goldfields Committee to-day. It suhstanliateil that of Messrs Seddon ami Dnngan ; and, in addition, stated that an expenditure of £SOOO would within six months’ time increase the returns hy £2OO per month. The increased supply of water is considered now safe. Mr Seddon has convened a meeting of West Coast members for to-morrow, t>» consider the questions of representation, the lleuistiihntion of Seats Bill, and the West. Coast electorate. Estimates are promised for to-day. [.NEW ZEALAND PRESS ASSOCIATION.! Kelson, August 1. It is stated that the men engaged in the Matai road contract, her ween Longford and Lyeil, met indications which have led to the discovery of a deposit of Kerosene shale. The discoveiy is considered to he a most important one.

Wanganui, August 1. A bo** containing £4OO in old calledin silver, has been stolen from the steamer Stormbird, The box, which was consigned from the Bank of New Zealand here to the Bank in Melbourne, via Wellington, Was placed on board on Saturday afternoon, and taken charge of by the chief officer, who locked it in his cabin ; and last evening found it missing. Captain Dawson was not aware that it was on board till informed of the robbery. The silver, though old) is current, and passable. There is no clue at present to the thief or properly. Christchurch, August 1. A man named Lazaretto was fined 20s for leaving a horse out in the middle of a storm without shelter, so that it died.