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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jan 31, 1947

Page

8

Bulk Electricity Aid to Forbes and District Development

A long description of bulk electricity schemes to connect Forbes Parkes and surrounding towns. It notes proposed interconnection between Forbes and Parkes power stations, a planned tramway line, and a bulk supply system from Cowra to Forbes Parkes Peak Hill and Dubbo. The push reflects efforts by mayors and ministers to accelerate power supply, with partial progress in 1945 and subsequent phases, including Burrinjuck dam considerations and regional voltage stability.

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Southern Electricity Supply System overview and interconnections

The Southern Electricity Supply System details the interconnection of Burrinjuck and Port Kembla plants under the Department of Public Works. It explains remote control stations, voltage levels up to 66 000 volts, and 60 000 to 43 000 volt distribution to local authorities, irrigation areas, and towns including Griffith and Queanbeyan.

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Wyangala hydroelectric project outline and supply plan

The document details the Wyangala hydroelectric project with planned dam works, transmission lines from Wynngala to Cowra and onward to Orange Forbes Parkes and Dubbo, and substation network. It notes capital costs around 150000 for construction and line links, aiming to improve reliability and regional power distribution across Lachlan Valley towns.

Weil Hydroelectric Power Project In Australia

The scheme extends central electricity to Cowra, Orange, Bathurst, Willing, and districts, enabling discontinuance of small local plants. It covers Parkes, Dubbo, and other towns, supplying food and related industries. A 68,000 volt line from Wyar to Cowra connects to NSW departments and the Western system. Final construction of the power station and transmission lines proceeds for timely service.

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Power Station Project Details Reveal 7500 KW Turbine Capacity

The report outlines a large scale hydro electric station with a turbine generating about 7500 live at go volume and 100 feet head. England built equipment, emergency start provisions, and a spillway separate from the dam with flood control. The plant aims to support irrigation and district power while linking to regional transmission.

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