THE WATER TOWER
LAND MARK AND FIRE SAFEGUARD. The most conspicuous thing in Hawcra is tlie water tower, which stands about 1.60 feet high, and is situated not far from the business centre of the town. The tower was erected to hold water against fire contingencies. Its function is to act as a boost to the mains in the event of a big fire entailing such a heavy draw on the mains that the pressure slackens dangerously. \ ' The tower holds 100,000 gallons in its upper tank,, and 50,000 gallons in its lower'tank. It was only completed within the last two years, and is reported by the borough officials to hava proved quite satisfactory.
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Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2624, 20 November 1915, Page 12
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113THE WATER TOWER Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2624, 20 November 1915, Page 12
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