The fourth meeting in connexion with the power srfieme for the Selwyn, Malvern and Tawera counties was held at I>arfield last night . Mr D MnlI.Mltnd occuped the chair. Mr G. ti. Judd ehaTrman of the Power Commit, f« detailed the work of his committee from its inception and stressed the need of forming a Pon-er Board An address cm "Electricity and-Its Relation to Rural Life" was given by Mr P.. It. Glimie who also answered a number of Questions concerning Lake Coleridge power and the steps required to be taken in connexion with the establishment of the Board. Bee-keeping>■= a .crowing industry on the West Coast, according to Mr H. Owmpbell, Director of Horticulture. The industry is one tint possesses great possiblities. The ■ development has been •«n'pronounced. t.k»t the Department had dericVd to-'establish a grading store on the Coast instead of sending the honey to "\Vellin2ton for grading purposes. Last Tear'.t 1 "! honey crop on the "Coast was shout 70 tens.
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Press, Volume LIX, Issue 17702, 2 March 1923, Page 9
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