The Mayor of Hobart (Alderman J. W. Hoggins) is in receipt of a further report from Mr. L. A. B. Wade, C.E., chief engineer for irrigation and drainage in ...
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The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), Sat 8 May 1909, Page 5
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