W. Samoan Power Output Trebled
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Western Samoa entered the era of automation at the end of March when Prime Minister Mataafa pressed a button to start an ultra modern £200,000 power station at Tanugamanono, a couple of miles from Apia.
The station has two 2,400 hp diesels each producing 1,680 kilowatts.
It was built under contract with the German firm of MAN. Three engineers from Germany helped in the installation and testing.
Pictured standing in front of one of the 16-cylinder diesels are mechanical supervisor Philip Penn, Alfred Wagner (a mechanical engineer from Germany), Moala, George, Aso, Pune, Tevesi and Vaoala.
Photo: R. Dawson.