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this, and I trust that it may be
found possible to repeat the grant
now suggested in the estimates.
Estimates of 1877.
I should however state that the
Sewerage of Victoria - however much the system may be amended will
never be placed
on a satisfactory
footing until an increased supply of water be obtained for the dilution of the sewage.
In recommending these improvements I do not
propose
to initiate any particular scheme, for I think that with certain alterations our present drainage system may be eventually made to work well; my object is limited.
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