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In New Zealand water has been freely available from public drinking fountains since the late 19th century. These thirsty children are enjoying a refreshing drink from a mosaic-patterned drinking fountain at the Trentham Racecourse in Upper Hutt in 1951.
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Alexander Turnbull Library, Dominion Post Collection (PA-Group-00685)
Reference: 114/256/02
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