In Moresby Some Have

Meters, Some Have Water

LATEST survey made in F Moresby shows that Europe in the town use 100 gallons of wj per day and natives about 50 gallc Previous estimates were that figure would be about 300 gall per day per person.

Latest consumption figures based on readings from those hon factories, etc., which are now s plied with meters. Those hoi holders who still have no me are charged at a flat rate of £9 annum (instead of the 1/- per l,j gallons by the meter).

In theory this is a fair charge but there are some anomalies. C bachelor who lives by himself ' feet above sea level complains t his supply is intermittent and t during dry weather it is off ev night. He sees no reason why has to pay £9 per year for pec down the hill to water their gar* 1 while he cannot get enough wa for an evening shower-bath.

Installation of meters is proce ing. When everyone has one, tl; the bachelor on the hill will pay what he uses —he hopes.