CO129-311 - Acting Governor Major Gen Sir Gascoigne - 1902 [5-7] — Page 383

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Distribution.

& water.

abating 382 tow the day weather. The void of the land would be reduced. Probably only our crop could be raised, annually; instead of two. The question of water-rights, therefore, is one that should be studied and settled at an early date.

It appeared evident from the methodical manner in which irrigation was being conducted that the water was shared between the various holders, or perhaps villages or dans, according to some local definition. It is impossible to suppose that individual cultivators took what they wanted, without reference to their neighbours, so we must conclude, therefore, that some law or custom, unwritten probably, exists concerning water-rights. I have learned that disputes as to irrigation rights have led to quarrels and riot. It therefore recommends that the question of the distribution of water be investigated, and settled. As I imagine, at any time, established custom exists, then it should be conformed to.

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Distribution. & water. abating 382 tow the day weather. The void of the land would be reduced. Probably only our crop could be raised, annually; instead of two. The question of water-rights, therefore, is one that should be studied and settled at an early date. It appeared evident from the methodical manner in which irrigation was being conducted that the water was shared between the various holders, or perhaps villages or dans, according to some local definition. It is impossible to suppose that individual cultivators took what they wanted, without reference to their neighbours, so we must conclude, therefore, that some law or custom, unwritten probably, exists concerning water-rights. I have learned that disputes as to irrigation rights have led to quarrels and riot. It therefore recommends that the question of the distribution of water be investigated, and settled. As I imagine, at any time, established custom exists, then it should be conformed to.
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} Distribution. & water. «{ abating 382 tow the day weather. the void of the land would be reduced. Probably only our cro could be raised, annuash; instead of two. The question water-rights, thereface, is one that should be studied and settled, at an early date. It appeared evident frour the wethodical manner in w irrigati was lich being conducted in It med that each that the water we shared between the various holders, or perhap? villages or dans, according te socal definitie sapate imp ocsible to suppose individual cultivator wok what he wanted, without refer ence to his neighbours, & re must concluda, therefore, that same law or custom', unwritten probably exists, concerning water-lights. I have who learned that disputer as to irrigation rights a partile source dan-quarteto and riot. It terefore recommend that the question of the distribution of water he investigated, and shaved as I imagine, any time hallowed hau aured custom exist, then it should be conformed and
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Distribution.

& water.

«{

abating

382

tow

the day weather. the void of the land would be reduced. Probably only our cro could be raised, annuash; instead of two. The question water-rights, thereface, is one that should be studied and settled, at an early date.

It appeared evident frour the wethodical manner in w

irrigati

was

lich

being conducted

in It sé med that each

that the water we shared between the various holders, or perhap? villages or dans, according te socal definitie sapate imp ocsible to suppose individual cultivator wok what he wanted, without refer ence to his neighbours, & re

must concluda, therefore, that same law or custom', unwritten probably exists, concerning water-lights. I have who learned that disputer as to irrigation rights a partile source

dan-quarteto and riot. It terefore recommend that the question of the distribution of

water he investigated, and shaved as I imagine, any time hallowed hau aured custom exist,

then it should be conformed

and

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