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hydro-electricity in MARLBOROUGH CO-OPERATION WITH NELSON FAVOURED. > (From Our BpeoiaV Correspondent.) Blonhslnii June 2. During the last three months a distinct, lvforward movement has taken place in t"h o northern cud of the South Island in regard to hydro-electrics. In the provinces of Marlborough and Nelson there aro mountain masses Jrom which flow numerous fino rivors. whib the lakes l!otoitl and Rotoroa, both sj> endid sources of nower u-'o about 62 miles distant from Bleulieim, Nflson. and Reefton respectivelv Though tho establishment of a local Eoiionie for Blenheim and neighbouring towns has its supporters and the local source of power has tho approval of exnorts it lias now been decided to loin with' Nelson Province in asking tho liovernmcitt to make a survey of tlio power available from the two lakes montioned. A mirvev made in 1904 set down the horseDower from Rotoitl at 20,000, and from Rotoroa at 30.000. .During the recent visit to the lakes of delegates from tho districts concerncd, Mr. Birks. Government Elcctrioal Engineer, said that these figures would bo substantiated if a detailed survey were made. The formation of a Power Board to include Marlborough, Nelson and tho Bullor rill bo the next step to bo token, and representatives from tho two last-named districts will visit Blenheim shortly to oonfer- with tho Marlborough Progress Committee on this matter Whether tho Government or tlic pronosed board ovontually undertakes tlio work of harnossing tho outflows of tho lalies the Marlborough-Nelson Power Bor rd will bo an activo organisation for' the urging on of tho much-needed hydroelectric power sclienio for that part of New Zealand. For Children's Haclting Cough. Woods' Great fes.rarmlnt Ouro.-4.dTt.