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OUR ASSET IN ARTESIAN WATER.
Оглавление| Erroneous Judgment of Western Queensland.—Scarcity of Surface Water.—Water Supply Department.—Discovery of Artesian Water in New South Wales.—Prospecting in Queensland.—Difficulties Experienced by Early Borers.—First Artesian Flowing Bore.—Dr. Jack's First Estimate of Artesian Area.—Revised Figures.—Number of Bores and Estimated Flow.—Area Capable of being Irrigated with Artesian Water.—Cost of Boring.—Value of Artesian Water.—Extent of Intake Beds.—Waste of Water. —Necessity for Government Control of Wells.—Value of Water for Irrigation, Consumption, and Motive Power. —Artesian Water a Great National Asset | 153-161 |
