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The spring, Paddadam and irrigation

Rietbron grew around a dependable underground water source among reeds.

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A permanently damp patch among reeds led residents to dig a well and discover a strong underground water source. Water from the spring flowed to Paddadam, or Frog Dam, and supported nearby gardens, orchards and irrigation. The source gave Rietbron its name.

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