Local Supply Networks: Water and Gas

Malcolm Abbott () and Bruce Cohen ()
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Malcolm Abbott: Stanley College

Chapter Chapter 5 in Monopoly Control, 2023, pp 87-116 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract In contrast to how postal and telegraphtelegraph services developed in Australia during the nineteenth century was the experience of water and gas supply. Whereas post officespost office created networks that stretched across the country (as well as overseas delivery), water and gas relied on strictly local networks. This meant that invariably local governments became involved in their development. Local government in Australia developed slowly through the nineteenth century, yet during this time took an increasing level of responsibility for the provision of what were regarded as essential services such as roads, bridges, and water, as well as exercising a degree of control of private activities using by-laws.

Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.1007/978-981-99-2726-5_5

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