ELECTRIFYING THE HOLY LAND.
F AMO PS BISLXESS MEN AS DJ HECTORS. Important developments in the electrification of Palestine and the opening up of the country if or trade purposes are foreshadowed by the news that the Marquis of Beading, Sir At Fred Moud. Sir Hugo Hirst, and Mr James de .Rothschild have agreed to join the board of directors of the Palestine Electric Corporation. Ltd. Tile Palestine Electric Corporation. Ltd., was incorporated in Palestine three years ago to carry out a scheme put forward by Mr Pniitonbiirg. tinpresent chairman of the company. His plan includes the building of a great hydro-electric undertaking on the banks of the River Jordan, which, it s hoped, will supply sufficient power for the Avbole country. “The time is now ripe for greater expansion.” said the secretary of the corporation, “and it is felt that a stronger board is necessary. “Mr- Runtenbsrg is leaving London for Palestine next week to superintend the erect ion of the hydro-electric plan I Merle should be m full swing by next January. and will employ between If inn and Idon men. “The plant should be in operation m three years’ time, and Avill. we bon-, bring a complete industrial evolution in Palestine.” subscribed capital of the eoinprthv is £5)50,000.
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Dunstan Times, Issue 3355, 3 January 1927, Page 8
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