Edward Burgin, speaking at the annual dinner of the Institution of Electrical Engineers of the advances and possibilities of electricity, said that the growth of electricity was almost fantastic.
As they were consumers of coal electricity undertakings had passed beyond the total consumption of the four main lines of railways.
One of the major responsibilities cast upon them, Dr. Burgin added, Was to endeavour to frame a measure io provide for the distribution of electricity throughout the country in a way what would bea practical and technical advance, on conditions existing at the time.
He hoped that, with the help of skilled forces from electricity commissioners and his own ministry, a measure could be produced, alike workable and acceptable in the interests of the consumer and the electrical industry.—Wireless through Reuter,
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