CO129-217 - Governor Sir Bowen Administrator Marsh - 1884 [7-10] — Page 11

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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

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