Horsham Times in Horsham, Victoria

Murton Power Rate Review Leads to Council Vote

At Pennunkle Shire Council a Murton Progress Association deputation urged a 50 percent power rate cut from 7d to 4d per unit to ease shortages. Proponents argued all plants pay their way and savings could be passed to consumers. opponents cited costs of extending power infrastructure and metering. The motion to reduce the rate for 12 months was carried.