Recorder (Port Pirie, SA : 1919 - 1954), Thursday 30 January 1936, page 2


Water Shortage in Western Australia

More than half a million gallons of water a week are being rushed by trains to townships in the eastern, northern, and central districts of Western Australia, which are suffer ing from one of the most acute short-ages in history.

The railway dams which in nor mal seasons provide a permanent supply have failed, and huge tanks which, once filled, usually carry an adequate quantity, are at their lowest ever.