WATER FOR GOLDFIELDS
“FATHER” OF BIG SCHEME WEST AUSTRALIAN AREAS A man who played an important part in the introduction of the huge water supply system, which provides water for the Western Australian goldfields and 1 large areas of farming land. Mr. N. Harper, of Perth, arrived at Auckland by the Wanganella on a visit to relatives in New Zealand. Air. Harper, who was formerly an ALP. in Western Austialia. convinced Lord Forrest, then Preniiei of the State,, of the need lor the scheme, in a, speech on the goldfields, and Lord Forrest later referred to him as “father” cl; the project. The scheme was completed in 19011, transporting water from the Helena River, near Perth, to Kalgooflie, Coolgardie and other goldfield centres, a distance of over 13*30 miles.
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Opotiki News, Volume II, Issue 211, 24 July 1939, Page 2
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129WATER FOR GOLDFIELDS Opotiki News, Volume II, Issue 211, 24 July 1939, Page 2
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