This branch of the department was not kept so busy. I am pleased to be able to report however, that the amount of wiring and installation work being carried out by contractors has been very considerable and the number of new installations connected to the mains during the month of March was 38. The total number connected during the year 1901 was but 53, 1902—139 and 1903—270; it may therefore reasonably be anticipated that the number for the current year may be 400 additional.
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