FREE ELECTRICITY
OFFER TO INDUSTRIES . ' DUNEDIN, July 2. The Dunedin City Council at tonight's meeting agreed to oiler, subject to certain conditions, free hydroelectric power for a period up to three_ years to new industries commencing in Dunedin. This decision was arrived at following a report Iron) the chairman of the electricity committee. Mr. L. M: Wright, who stated that Dunedin was m a mow fortunate position having abundant cheap power, thanks to possessing its own power station at Waipori. The electricity--committee felt the offer might bring new industries to the city, and these would be of benefit not only to the council in the sale of power, tram fares, and rates, etc.. but also of great benefit to the city and province,
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Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXII, Issue 21756, 4 July 1945, Page 5
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