Stating that the Council were always remarking that it was difficult ind to prevent factories from springing up in the Western area, a non-member of the Association attending the meeting asked if it would not be possible for the authorities to cut off the power supply to such factories Which could be classed as offensive.
He added that if the power could be cut off, some measure of control could be exerted over these factories, many of which would be compelled to move. In reply the Chairman stated that he did not think the Council had any power in this direction. The power supply was controlled by the Western District Power Ca. which supplied power to any consumer, regardless of the Council's wishes. In the case of the Waterworks Ca., however, it would be possible, he added.
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