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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]

The Borough Of Arrowtown

The Borough Of Arrowtown has an area of 390 acres, with a population of over 400, of whom 298 are ratepayers possessing 298 rateable properties. A general rate of one shilling in the £ is raised, besides a special water rate of sixpence. There is a water-works loan of £900. The water supply is obtained from Bush creek by means of an open race and pipes of a total length of about one mile and a-half. From the point where the water is taken, the fall to the borough is 168 feet. A sanitary rate of ten shillings for each resident, and a special charge for public institutions and hotels is made in connection with a lighting rate. The revenue of the borough from general rates amounts to £143, and the total annual rateable value is £1,908. The local library and Athenaeum, which is supported by voluntary subscriptions, is under the management of the Council. The borough is lighted by fifteen lamps, three of which burn acetelyne gas, and twelve kerosene. The drainage of the borough is by pipe and open drains into the Arrow river. Members of the Council for 1904–5: Mr D. Richardson, Mayor, and Messrs G. H. Romans, S. McSkimming, J. Cotter, H. McKibbin, H. Graham, R. Pritchard, and J. Jenkins, councillors. Mr L. H. Preston is Town Clerk, and Mr F. Smith, Collector and Valuer.