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The Wynberg Times: 15 June, 1901.

A Petition

The following petition to the General Manager of Railways was read: “We the
undersigned, residents of Kalk Bay and Muizenberg Municipality, beg to petition the
General Manager of Railways in reference to the retrenchment of trains on this section
of railway, more especially the 11.20pm from Cape Town on Monday and Wednesday
nights. These are the only nights the visitors and business residents have an opportunity
of visiting the theatre etc. This is the first occasion within our recollection that we have
been treated in like manner, and we feel confident that, after you have duly considered
the detrimental effects it will cause to this popular seaside resort, and also remembering
that at present there are as many people here as at any time during the season, you will
immediately grant the request of the undersigned petitioners.” The petition was signed
by upwards of fifty influential residents.

It was resolved that the Mayor and Councillor Ellis, together with the Mayor of Simon’s
Town (Mr W Runciman, MLA) should wait on the Manager of Railways.

The Wynberg Times: 23 November, 1901.

Water at Kalk Bay
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AMPLE SUPPLY FOR THE RAILWAY
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A special meeting of this Council, at which all the members were present, was held on
Tuesday last, to consider terms for negotiating with the Railway Company for supplying
that Department with water. Mr Stewart in a letter said that the sources were capable of
yielding half a million gallons per day, and that the retaining wall could be raised at a
cost of £50,000 sufficient for storing 140 000 000 gallons. As the Department would not
require more than 25 000 gallons per day, the existing arrangements would be quite
adequate. A further letter pointed out that the above quantity could be increased to 40
000 gallons per day until the requirements of the inhabitants reached 60 000 gallons for
the 24 hours.
Councillor Behr said they might safely enter into an agreement with the Railway
Department for a period of two to five years, as they had the water to give. He would
not say that the price should be 1s per 1000 gallons, as he could not see why better
terms should be offered them than those paid by the ratepayers.

The Mayor stated that the water valuation was based on the price of 2s per 1000 gallons.

Councillor Ellis said they could scarcely treat a wholesale quantity the same as they
would a retail supply. He would move that the Council’s terms be 20 000 gallons