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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 18, 1949
Page
6
The Jemalong Shire Council last week instructed staff to apply for a loan of 1000 pounds to extend the electricity distribution network. The proposal aims to supply a large number of additional consumers and involves surveying, approvals, and related expenditure amid a government process.
An engineer's report details submarine and overhead cable works with dates for pole routes, gate alignment, and transformer installations. It notes cables arriving, some sections delivered, and ongoing tasks to complete burial and testing by year end. It also mentions subsidy programs and pending submissions for funding.
The document summarizes Septembers electricity consumption, noting increased demand and projected price impacts. It lists installed and delivered equipment including transformers, poles, and capacity specs, with progress on construction and testing across multiple sites and plants. It references Duronne price effects and ongoing maintenance of engines, noting several 5 KVA and 49 units delivered, plus transformer and terecoil progress.
The readable fragment hints at an inspection plan and a process involving individuals and steps. It mentions an inspector, a survey, and potential roles for certain people. The text is garbled but suggests stage work and preparation related to an inspection or survey context.
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