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to cover cost of outlay. Supply good and ample. It is 

 further proposed to attach sevice-pipes to houses. The tanks 

 ai*e circular iron, holding about a thousand gallons, and 

 erected on staging eight to ten feet in height. Supply-pipe 

 with tap attached. Tliere is a mutual understanding limiting 

 the quantity of water taken, and the general arrangements 

 are under the charge of the Inspector of Police. The town- 

 ship is small, and fifty or sixty residents contribute the water 

 rate." Population, 281. Agricultural centre. (The pubhc 

 spirit displayed by the residents of this little country town in 

 meeting their requirements of water supply is Avorthy of 

 emulation by those who are equally well situated and boast 

 a much larger population.) 



7. " Water supply obtained from river and carted by those 

 who require it. A private individual has erected a Pelton 

 wheel and force-pump, and laid mains along the two principal 

 streets. Residents who wish it can have a service-pijDe 

 attached to the mains at their own cost, the annual charge 

 being thirty shillings per tap. It is not desirable to institute 

 any further public supply at present, but circumstances are 

 favourable for one." Population, 818. Agricultural centre. 



8. " Residents obtain supplies from the river in addition 

 to tanks, and there are abundant wells and springs. The 

 cost of carting has to be taken into consideration. Circum- 

 stances are very favourable for instituting a public supply, 

 but it is, perhaps, premature." Population, 895. Agricultural 

 centre. 



9. " Water is carted from river, costing one shiUing per 

 load. A few houses have tanks. The quality of the water 

 is supposed to be good. It is very desirable to institute a 

 new supply, as circumstances are favourable." Population, 

 540. Agricultural centre. 



10. " Water is carted from river, and costs from one to 

 two shillings per week. A new system is desirable, but means 

 are not available." Population, 249. Agricultural centre. 

 (This township is greatly resorted to by tourists and holiday 

 seekers, and would no doubt rapidly rise in importance if a 

 better system of water supjily were obtained.) 



11. " Water is conserved in tanks. There are a few wells 

 in the township. Every summer water is scarce, and great 

 inconvenience is felt. Circumstances are favourable for an 

 economical supply. Methods have been suggested, but no 

 action taken," Population, 426, Agricultural and pastoral 

 pentre. 



