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supplied have much increased
since the
present scheme was
opposed by the late Governor, and
are
constantly increasing; that
the rapid growth of the city may
Cause
fires to become more frequent; that a
water su
greatly augmented
on. the
supply is necessary last-mentioned ground, and also
of the
to ensure the success system of sewers and underground drainage recommended by Mr. Chadwick, the Engineer sent out from England to report on the
Sanitation
-
Sanitation of this Colony.
this Colony. It is also
urged by the advocates of the
oytam scheme that, though it
may prove a heavy burden on the of the Colonial Government
resoureEd
during its progress, it will ultimately become remunerative
both directly and indirectly; directly through the increased... water-rates; and indirectly, through the improved health of the community, consequent o
that
prastically unlimited supply of pure water in primary necessary
i