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Growse was an active member of the community. In 1868 he was a signatory to the petition for the resumption of work on the town's reservoir. Drinkable water was a major issue during times of drought, especially when the main well at the depot was in danger of drying up. In 1871 Growse served for a
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in 1860 was believed to be source of the epidemic. It travelled northwards, causing the deaths of settlers and
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