A REPREHENSIBLE PRACTICE.
(To the Editor.) Sir,—Some time ago the Masterton County Council advertised that owing to the deliberate blocking of water races on the Upper Plain they intended to take proceedings against any person so offending. It was pointed out that the Water Supply Act provided that any person indulging in the practice mentioned is liable to a psnalty of £2O, and to a further penalty of £lO for every day during which the water is drawn off. In the case of one water race at least the practice has been common of late, yet the County Council take no action. Surely that body could very easily obtain the necessary information to secure a conviction? Why is it then that the Council fail to prosecute?—l am, etc., UPPER PLAIN.
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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 9029, 16 January 1908, Page 5
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130A REPREHENSIBLE PRACTICE. Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 9029, 16 January 1908, Page 5
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