THE HEAD OF WATER QUESTION.

Kumara Times, Issue 2080, 30 April 1883, Page 2

THE HEAD OF WATER QUESTION.

[to the editor.] Sir—ln continuation, I may say that the suggestion made in my former letter leads to and asks for further explanation. So, to simplify as much as possible, I will supplement my idea with a little more light. Were the miners of the Lead to band themselves together and form a kind of league or society, or, simpler still, a miner’s union, having their own directory .and leaving the sole management of their affairs ro

water supply lo them, grumbling and dissatisfaction would be met ou its own ground, for their ultimatum would be final j and of course, in a spirit of fail play, it would also put it out of the power of Government undertrappers to tamper with the public right, and humbu" the legitimate working-man by meddling with what they unfortunately know very little about. I also think that the local manager would also be well satisfied to have a permanent understanding, as it would tend to his benefit and personal comfort, Now with regard to what constitutes a Government head of water, I have had experience in different parts of New Zealand, and have always understood that 40in. by lin. flowing through ei "12-foot box X2in. deep, the water on a level with the top of gaugebox was what constituted a fair Government head, and I now say, little enough too. I certainly would advise all hands to stick out for this, and resent any innovation which would reduce the volume. In conclusion, sir, i think, that were the miners to drop their jealousies and unite for the general welfare, reason for growling at the management would soon ceasej and, when once on a fair footing, it would be next to impossible for a Gordon or a Gow, or anyone else, to attempt to alter it.—l am &c., Outsider, Kumara, April 28, 1883.