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Grey River Argus, 13 August 1937, Page 10

A number of mothers in Hastings on a recent afternoon had reason to “bless” the Hastings Borough Council and its novel watering scheme at Cornwall Park. Throughout the hour or so the 24 miniature fountains were playing in concert at the park, scores of youngsters romped gleefully in and out of the showers, and in very short time the majority w.ere soaked Io the skin. Each sprinkler is capable of spraying some 240 gallons of water every hour, and aS there are 24 sprinklers installed, it is not to be wondered at that in a very short time the youngsters were beginning to wring their clothing. No doubt the cold water showers will be greatly appreciated in the hot summer months when it will be possible, perhaps, for the youngsters to don the more conventional attire for such gambols.