New South Wales Offers Irrigation Land Under Homestead Scheme
The Murrumbidgee Northern Irrigation Scheme draws water from the Burrinjuck storage works, with 220 feet depth and 33 000 million cubic feet in store. Lands 360 miles from the city will be leased under Land Act conditions with perpetual tenure, state aid in land and building prep, block sizes to provide a family income, and a guaranteed 12 inch water right per acre plus free instruction in irrigated farming.