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Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume 51, Issue 3139, 10 July 1942, Page 5

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MAIN MEAL OF DAY CONSERVING .ELECTRICITY SUGGESTION TO POWER BOARD When the question of the recent restrictions on the use of radiators during the period, of 4 p.m? to 6 p.m. was being discussed at Tuesday’s meeting of the Thames Valley Electric Power Board Mr C. C. Webb (Pae- % roa) suggested that an appeal be made to all householders to cook their main meal at midday instead of in the evening, when it seemed the district runs

at a peak. Consumers living in the towns in the board’s area would be put to little inconvenience if they had their hot meal, at mid.-day, although it might not be so suitable for country residents, he contended.

The saving which would result in the 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. period should do away with the need for any restrictions.

The manager, Mr R. Sprague, explained that it was the high consumption by radiators # during the cold weather which was causing the shortage between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. if radiators were not used during those hours there would 'be no need for the restrictions.