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Hokitika Guardian, 7 August 1929, Page 4

The extension of electric power into the Koktatahi district is a healthy sign of the times. The Kokatahi-Koiterangi district has a well-assured future ahead of it, and anything which, adds to the amenities of the community will assist in flie general progress by attracting more people to the prospering settlements. It is a well-roaded district, and access to all parts now leaves little to .he desired. Light and power from electrical energy will be a great noon to the homes in particular, making life easier and better for those attending to the domestic duties. It is always an adventage to be able to report that a centre or a home is served with modern conveniences, hind electricity is a special aid in that direction. The settlements which are served with light and power are always at an advantage, the conveniences adding to the permanent value of the homestead. The Kokatahi-Koiterangi district is particularly well-placed in the matter of the disposal of its produce. Close to the rail-head, there is always a market available for the stock, produced, while with regard to dairying pursuits, it is served particularly well for the disposal of the cream product. There is nothing to hinder the progress of the district so long as the settlers make the full use of their holdings. The pastures have proved that they can turn off the best quality in stock, and in that respect the district will he well represented at the Grand National Market at Addington this week. Last week there was the sale of a dairy herd which showed the cream producing qualities of the land. With lambing in full swing and promising so well, there is another valuable string to the productive bow. At the successive local shows, the products of the district in all kinds of farm produce is always well demonstrated, so that the capability of the district to give large and varied returns is beyond dispute. On that account there is every reason to expect the locality to prosper, and the enterprise of the settlers in securing electric energy for the district is hut another symptom of the prospering conditions ' prevailing throughout the settlement.