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object is best attained by the charge

for water being

Based on the ctul consumption.

(d) It is important for the

efficient main

sik

tenance and distribution of the water supply avilable that

the actual consumption of large establishments should be

accurately determinai.

Colonial

(e) There is no desire on the part of the

Government to sell as uch water as can be dispo

sea of but on the contrary the present requirements of the

the utmost ailigence

population necessitate the exercise of

in checking the unnecessary use and consequent waste of

water,

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It might be well to add in proof of the

instructions have been given bona fides of the above contentions that all Colonial Esta that

blishments,Gaols, Police Stations,Hospitals &c., shall be

supplied by meter.

(Sa.) Frantis A. Cooper, Resident

kestætt Engineer.

10.7.91.