DEVELOPING ELECTRICITY.
MANAWATU AND NAPIER SCHEMES. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Levin, Yesterday. Shannon, Levin, Foxton and Palmerston North are uniting in an endeavor to develop electrical energ\ from the Tokomaru and Mangaonohao rivers. The. idea is to supply motive power to the numerous flax i ilia established in the localities also to utilise the electricity for Meai'iing flax. The New Zealand Flaxmilbrs' Association has tentatively approved the scheme, which is based on a favorable report drawn up in 1906 by Mr. Hay, of the Public Works Department. The estimated cost is from £15,000 to £20,000 to give. 10,000 horse poWer. Levin Borough Council discussed the scheme last night, and resolved to urge the member for the district to approach the Government regarding the matter.
WATER-POWER SCHEME. Napier, Yesterday. The Chamber of Commerce discussed the advantage of Waikaremoana as a source of electrical energy, and resolved on an active campaign with a view to having this source included in the Government's general scheme. It was decided to seek the support of all locai bodies from Gisborne to Wellington in furthering the project.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 172, 29 October 1910, Page 3
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180DEVELOPING ELECTRICITY. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 172, 29 October 1910, Page 3
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