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the estates below Leonora ; but that important block and Cornelia Ida 
would have been short of a water supply, if the drought had continued 
another fortnight. It is now expected that the additional 2 feet of head 
secured will be sufficient to supply all the estates without the level going 
below 56. 
With such an example set on the West Coast, the natural question 
arises, What is being done on the East Coast and other districts 1 The 
answer is, Nothing. Cannot those interested in a Water Supply for 
their properties take heart of grace, bury all petty jealousies and follow 
such a safe and inexpensive example as has been carried out on the 
Boerasirie 1 
In closing these hastily thrown -together notes, I trust 
a full discussion may be made upon them, and, in the 
meantime, I offer and invite an inspection of the work 
now entrusted to my charge on the Boerasirie, which is, 
I think, the thin edge of the wedge which ought to lay 
the log open. 
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