INTERRUPTION OF POWER.
AUCKLAND INCONVENIENCED. WIDE AEEA AFFECTED, (Pee United Pbess Association.) AUCKLAND, May 3. Unexpected stoppages of the electric power yesterday alternoon, and again last evening, put consumers to considerable inconvenience. In both cases the whole of the Auckland Power Board’s area, with the exception of a small sector on the east side of Queen street, was affected, resulting in a complete stoppage of trams, electric lifts, electric heaters, motors, and suburban telephone equipment. Last evening hundreds of homes were plunged into darkness for 35 minutes. The theatres on the east side of Queen street were nob affected. At the Town Hall a large Presbyterian meeting- was continued with the aid of a few candles. At 9.30 p.m. the lights were on again. Yesterday was the worst day the Auckland Power Board has experienced for a considerable time.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 20089, 4 May 1927, Page 9
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