FRESH WATER SUPPLY FOR DEVONPORT
(PRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) AUCKLAND. December 13. i"Waterl Waterl Pure water! Come and fill your buckets,” called the Town Crier as, he rang a bell on a petrol waggon this afternoon distributing Auckland city water gratis to residents
of Devonport borough. The water committee of the Borough Council, strengthened by the reception given to a large deputation yesterday by the Minister for Health (the Hon. H; T. Armstrong), decided upon a fresh water distribution scheme, the council
►'having passed a resolution last night thatj- in view of the unpalatable condition of the borough water, arrangements be made forthwith with the City CoGhcll for the supply of at least 5000
gallons of water dally for distribution free for drinking, and culinary purposes. ' operations of the Scheme was ctigerly awaited by the residents.
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Press, Volume LXXVI, Issue 23203, 14 December 1940, Page 12
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