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These files deal with the following matters: Nepean River Compensation Weirs (Sydney water supply); pollution of Cook's River and Botany Bay; licences under the Water Act, 1912, and Crown Lands Irrigation Act, 1914; conservation of fish life; water rights and races held under the Mining Act; the illegal use of pumps and misuse of licences; and illegal works by landholders.The files contain correspondence, maps, plans, press releases and newspaper clippings. The documents contained within the files date from 1897 to 1920.
(17/463-66). 4 boxes.
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This description is extracted from Concise Guide to the State Archives of New South Wales, 3rd Edition 2000.
Created: 1913-01-01 to 1919-12-31
Data time period: 1897-01-01 to 1920-12-31
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