This Day in History: 1928-12-17

The Toodyay Power Station commenced providing a 16-hour electric light service, with power being available from 8am to midnight, in the summer months. However, the extra service was discontinued on 18 January 1929, as it was uneconomical.

Sources:
Toodyay herald, 14 Dec. 1928, p.5; 25 Jan. 1929, p.5.
West Australian, 18 Dec. 1928, p.7.