TELEGRAMS

Patea Mail, 28 July 1882, Page 2

TELEGRAMS

TO THE “ MAIL.”

(per united press association.} Outbreak of French Convicts. Auckland.—The captain of the schooner Telegraph, which arrived from Noumea on the 25th, reports an outbreak among the convicts. A number attempted to escape with a view of seizing one of the i vessels in the harbor. Several were shot I down by the military, and the outbreak was quelled. - The authorities succeeded in keeping the matter out of the New Caledonia papers. OTAGO REFRIGERATING ENTERPRISE. Dunedin.—The first annual meeting of the N.Z. Eefrigerating Co,, was held on the 26th. The report showed that the works were now complete, and operations would be begun early next month to prepare a cargo for the steamer to arrive in beptember. The total expenditure in site and works to date had been £11,534, and £3OOO more - would be required for their thorough equipment. Mr Larnacb, the chairman, in moving the adoption of the report, referred in the extreme importance of the undertaking. RICH GOLD AT REEF TON. Greymouth, 26th.—The talk at Eeefton is all about the Keep-it-Dark mine. Five bags were yesterday broken out in. the presence of the directors and put through the mill, the result being about 400ozs. Another lot, about the same quantity, was also broken out in the presence of the directors, and was crushed with a similar result. Those present say it was one of (he finest displays of gold they ever saw. Since noon yesterday shares have-risen from 74s to 955. Shares in the adjoining claims are also rising. : ‘. Steamer Aground, Waitara.—The Macgregor got stuck in the river above the wharf this morning. She is in no danger. . FLOODS. Auckland.—Heavy rain to-day has flooded portions of the suburbs, doing much damage. • Wellington. Last night’s heavy rain has flooded the Te Arc end, some houses having three feet of water. Schooner Overdue. Auckland.—Fears are entertained for the safety of the schooner Calhina, 38 days out from Port Chalmers for Auckland. Winiata’s Confession. Auckland.—Winiala has now confessed to several persons that he did murder Packer.