AYATER SUPPLY, 865 



desirable to obtain a better supply, but circumstances are not 

 favourable." Population, 1584. Important minino; centre. 



It must be remarked that there is sometliino; radically 

 Avrong here, Avhere a community of" nearly KJOO inhabitants 

 are paying' at times two shillin2;s for eighteen gallons of 

 water, and that not of good quality. To say circumstances 

 are not favourable must infer that the town is exceptionally 

 badly situated. The probability is no one has as yet under- 

 taken the task of searching for an improvement. It is a 

 case where a superior presiding body can step in with advantage 

 and ascertain Avhether the continuance of this state of things 

 is an unfortunate necessity. 



3. " We have no system of Avater supply, neither have we 

 any intention to institute such. Residents obtain water 

 from tanks, and cart it from a dam when the tanks fail. 

 The charge for carting is one shilling ])ev load. The present 

 supply is not satisfactory or good in quality. Circumstances 

 are favourable for obtaining a new and better sup])ly." 

 Population, 465. Large mining centre. 



4. " No regular system. Some residents have laid on pipes 

 from springs, others obtain water from wells and tanks. The 

 cost of carting is two shillings and six])ence per load of five 

 casks, equal to about 150 gallons. The supply is not satis- 

 factory, as the water is polluted. It would be desirable to 

 institute a new and permanent one, the cost of which is 

 estimated for one scheme £2000, and an alternative one 

 £4000. An effort has twice been made to establish a town 

 board to undertake the supply of water, but some of those 

 who have a sufficient sujiply themselves object to pay a rate 

 for the public benefit. Objections have also been raised 

 that the supply of water would tend to increase disease. With 

 a larger population the idea will doubtless be revived of a 

 public supply." Population, 981. Agricultural centre and 

 seaport. 



5. " Water is obtained from the river, also usual rain- 

 water tanks. A private individual pumps river water into a 

 tank and charges sixpence per tun, from whence it has to be 

 carted. A new system of supply is not warranted, but cir- 

 cumstances are favourable for instituting one if needed." 

 Population, 520, Agricultural and pastoral centre, 



6. " Water is obtained from the river and distributed in 

 three public tanks at the principal cross-roads ; force-pump 

 and turbine being fixed near a mill dam. Water has to be 

 carted from the tanks, A rate of eight-pence has been struck 



