LAKE COLERIDGE POWER.
CUT Ol'U'' IN CaiIUSTCIiUBCH. By Telegraph.—Press Association, ■ Christchurch, Oct. 1 The electric current from the Lake C6leridge power system was suddenly cut off about 1.45 p.m. to-day. and great inconvenience was caused to the public and to private individuals wlio use the current. The tramway service was temporarily stopped. The <jrst break on the system occurred soon after 1 p.m., but the current cafne along again, and the tramway authorities were able to arrange to send business people to their homes for luncheon. The second break occurred at 2 p.m., when the whole tramway system was absolutely stopped, the cars standing on the rails where they happened to be when the supply ceased. At -2.35 (he current came along from the Tramway Board's power station, which is kept in readiness as a standby. Both lines from Lake Coleridge appeared to be down, and it is believed both breaks are close to the power station. It is surmised that the trouble was caused by an electrical disturbance at the lake. Repair gangs are out, and it is hoped to get sufficient current through to meet the city requirements to-night.
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Taranaki Daily News, 21 October 1918, Page 8
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191LAKE COLERIDGE POWER. Taranaki Daily News, 21 October 1918, Page 8
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