T.I. Electric Light

From Our Own Correspondent THURSDAY IS., February 1.

SO far, the Council has spent about £6,000 in the installation of the electric light, a little more than was expected, but an extension of the ori ginal plan necessitated an increase.

In spite of the fact that tenders were called (without result) from Australian firms only, the Federal Government imposed a duty of £400 on the English plant finally selected. This extra ex pense was strongly resented, as it was felt that small communities should re ceive consideration in their efforts to progress, but no redress could be ob tained.

Profit and loss accounts have not yet been prepared, but it is confidently be lieved that the revenue will exceed the working expenses, and the service given so far has proved most satisfactorv.