Owing to a burst having occurred in one of the water-pipes in the long tunnel in connection with the Wainui water supply which will take some time to get repaired the intended practice of the Fire Brigade to test the pressure, will not take place; but should everything be in order on Tuesday next, the brigade will make the test at the same hour and place.
Tags: Long Tunnel Newspaper Pipeline Tunnels WaterworksEvening Post 04 Jun 1884
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