Note. It is to be borne in mind that this sectional sketch does not aim at a perfect representation of the actual shape of the sewer, but merely represents the manner in which the obstruction was caused.
(54) Such was the claim.
The memorandum by the Acting Colonial Secretary.
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2nd July, 1878
1. This is a claim for several thousands of dollars against the Government for damages alleged to have been caused to Mr. Aughtie's property at Belmont by the action of the Surveyor-General's Department.
The repairs to Mr. Coughlie's house occurred on the morning of the 22nd of May, and are due to the action of Mr. Aughtie's servant having closed the Government drain passing through the premises by means of two square or oblong stones placed uprightly as shown in red in the diagrams - bearing so firmly against the coverstone of the drain that...
Cross sectional diagram showing in red the portion of the two upright stones.
Low level Drain going in direction of Belmont.
The red dotted outline B Stone shows its position while the night soil is being shot into the drain. After this is done, it is replaced as shown.