A Self-Contained Scheme.
In the Kawhia district there is a little township called Oparau, possessing a self-contained hydro-electric scheme. The generating plant belongs to the township, and, besides supplying power to work a thriving dairy factory and lighting tor the settlement, is utilised for heating and lighting the up-to-date school that caters for the educational side of this small community of about 100 inhabitants. The school is heated by an open electric fire place, and electric power is also used in the preparation of hot cocoa for the school children during the winter months. Electricity was installed in the school over two years ago. The turbines are driven by. a nearby stream, the water coming; dowii J.0,.f tju’oug h. an lb-inch pipe, and generating over 40 horse-power.
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Franklin Times, Volume XIX, Issue 93, 12 August 1929, Page 8
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127A Self-Contained Scheme. Franklin Times, Volume XIX, Issue 93, 12 August 1929, Page 8
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