OTAGO RAILWAYS
A REVELATION TO THE MINISTER. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Wellington, Thursday. Speaking at Cromwell in reply to requests for the extension ,of the Otago Central railways and irrigation, Mr. Millar said that as far as the possibilities, of what could be done by effective. irrigation were concerned his present trip had been almost a revelation. He wished northern members would visit the district and see for themselves the wonderful fertility of the soil when water was brought in. By establishing the first effective irrigation system there would be a better case for railway extension. In the Minister's opinion whatever was done should be of a comprehensive character. Of course, those settlers whose land benefited and who used the water would have to contribute towards the cost of conserving water.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 241, 17 February 1911, Page 2
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