STREET ELECTRIC LIGHTS

Taranaki Daily News, 18 January 1930, Page 6

STREET ELECTRIC LIGHTS

SUGGESTION FOR HAWERA. TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT. The South Taranaki Electric Power Board last night decided to sign an agreement between itself and the Hawera Borough Council by which the streets of Hawera will be electrically lighted. The agreement will be placed before the borough council on Monday evening. The agreement is to last for five years. All poles and equipment are to be .installed by the board at its own cost within a reasonable length of time. In no case are the lamps installed to be less than 100 candle-power, while the power of the centre suspension lamps in High Street is to be at least 150 candle-power. Of five lamps in High Street which are to be kept lighted from sunset to sunrise three are to he of 250 candle-power and the other two of 150 ■ candle-power. The discontinuance of the light as the result of any labour disturbance, or of any circumstance over which the board Jias no control will not be a responsibility of that body. All lighting and equipment will be maintained by the board. The charges for each bracket lamp will be at the rate of £4 per annum, while £5 will be charged for each suspension lamp. A charge of £5 per annum will be made for each 250 and 150 candlepower lamp lighted from sunset to sun rise. Should the council require an increase in the candle-power of any lamps the necessary adjustments will be made by the board. The charge payable by the borough will be increased by 10s. per annum for every extra 50 candlepower. GENERAL. “A night wi’ Burns” will be celebrated in the Foresters’ Hall, Hawera, by members and friends of the Hawera Scottish Society. Everyone is welcome and is assured of an enjoyable evening's entertainment. Messrs. R. P. Morrissey and’ Co. will offer for sale at their Hawera salerooms to-day furniture Wall-papers, parrots and cages, bacon, poultry, merchandise, fruit, vegetables and produce. On behalf of Mrs. W. Sears they will offer oak and rimu furniture, carpets, floor coverings and pictures. Miss Winifred Thomas is commencing her new term’s tuition in pianoforte and allied studies at the beginning of February. Miss Thomas, who holds the degrees of L.R.A.M. and A.R.C.M., received her training in England, ami has had extensive experiences of teaching, both in the Old Country and in New Zealand. She has vacancies for both elementary and advanced students. Tho members of the newly formed Patea Life Saving Club have been progressing rapidly in their drill and surf work and acquit themselves remarkably well under the direction of Mr. Currie, tho captain. They will compete in the Haekshaw Searle competition at Castlecliff during the week-end. They will be the guests of the Castlccliff Life Saving Club and will be entertained at a social evening and dance. The team will be: Currie (captain), Adams, Grant, Bourke, Fraser, Gillan, James and Edwards. SOUTH TARANAKI POWER BOARD. MONTHLY REPORT OF ENGINEER.

The South Taranaki Electric Power Board met last night, when there were present: Messrs. J. B. Murdoch (chairman), L. A. Bone, E. D. Pacey, N. C. Innes, E. A. Washer, E. Long, J. W. Snowdon and C. J. Preston. A welcome back to the board was extended to Mr. Bone, who had been abroad.

While not definitely offering his resignation, Mr. Murdoch felt that now Mr. Bone had returned members should be given a chance of voting him back to his former position as chairman. He was glad to see that the poll had been carried, said Mr. Bone, though he had not expected such opposition to a scheme so much in the interests of South Taranaki people. He had had a very good future and it should do all in its power to push the sale of its goods. There’’ was no reason why every house in the district should not use electricity. He anticipated that in a few years they would be able to reduce the price of current. As far as the chairmanship was concerned he felt the best man on the board held the position. Members considered that both had done creditable work as chairmen, and it did not matter which held the position. Mr. Murdoch is to retain his position. That the work of reticulating the Waimate area would be proceeded with in between three and four months’ time, was the engineer’s opinion. They first had to canvass the area and satisfy themselves that it would be a payable proposition. Tenders for material -were being prepared, and they had reason to believe the work would be required. Mr. Bone was added to the executive.

The engineer (Mr. T. R. Overton) reported that 167,210 units had been generated last month as against 137,980 in December, 1928, an increase of 29,230. The station maximum demand was 648 k.w., while that for December 1928, was 603 k.w.

On January 4 one of the largest river flows was experienced over the past ten years, the measurement at the weir showing four feet. At present seven inches was showing. Two extra street lights had been erected for the camp site at Hawera. The staff had been reduced by two. In addition to repairs and complaints, 29 lighting points, seven heating points and one motor had been wired. Permits issued for new work, extensions and rewiring during the period; totalled 25, making a total since the. board commenced of 112. Applications .signed up for inclusion in groups were 42v, New connections since the previous-meeting had been five houses, three motors-,■ two wateiheaters and two ranges. In connection with group wiring contracts the successful tenderers for Group 1> consisting of six installations, stated that they would finish the work by the end,--of the month. The engineer, stated that Ohawe beach area had been canvassed during the holidays and only one-third of the bachholders had signed.. The actual shortage to show a payable load was £4O, and until that amount was made up the engineer was unable to recommend that the work be authorised. In Waimate West holidays and hay-making bad interfered to some extent with the canvasser’s work. Specifications and tender papers had been completed, and tenders invited for the* following contracts: —Poles,. ironbark and concrete; cross-arm timber; street-lighting equipment; meters, single and. polyphase; triple-braided and V.I.R. cable; transformers, three-phase and single phase; bare copper wire; 11,000volt insulators; low-tension insulators and iron-work.. The total estimated expenditure of ■ alb contracts was £12,500.