CO129-217 - Governor Sir Bowen Administrator Marsh - 1884 [7-10] — Page 10

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a careful watch on its

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its progress. my despatch W: 316 of 28th

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November, 1883, I transmitted a

Report from the Surveyor-General

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(Mr Price), and I now transmit a further Report, showing the

progress and present condition of

the Tytam Water Works. I have

personally visited them on

several occasions.

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request particular

attention to the statements of Mr. Price in the enclosed Report. It will be seen that it is not now

expeated

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Enclosure.

expected that the tunnel which is

the water to the town

to convey

from the principal reservoir can

be completed before 1887.

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It is feared that

this important Public Work-will, owing to unexpected difficulties that have arisen, exceed the

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original estimate both in cost and in the length of time required for its completion. On the other hand, it is argued -

that the population and the -

amount of shipping to be

supplied