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pond in the centre of the recreation ground which tended to make it swampy. (2) The better draining of the whole recreation ground by making alterations to a canal which skirts it along the whole length of the Valley, widening it in its upper course, diminishing its width

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at its lower end, and generally straightening it so as to give freer flow to the water and prevent constant overflows in

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the upper reaches and consequent flooding of the valley, also in its lower and wider part to prevent the present exposure

of noxious mud on the wide bed which is often uncovered Besides the great inconvenience frequently caused by these overflows,

both Mr Chadwick and Mr Cooper have recorded their

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opinions that on grounds steps should be taken to prevent them and