The Phasmatid Didymuria Violescens have been increasing and causing defoliation in south eastern Australia.The author R.L.Newman is the 'Works Forestry Officer - Kiewa Territory reported for the SECV'Fears have been held for the survival of stands of certain eucalypt species the destruction of which might have affected the stability of the Kiewa catchment. Spraying was carried out by the SECV in 1961 and 1963. This was found to be successful indicating that there will be no need for further spraying in the treated areas at least for some years.'Yellow book with 74 pages. Cover has the SECV emblem at the top centre. Print with black and white pictures / illustrations.In Pen - J. Watson on the cover.phasmatid insect plague, r.l.newman, forestry officer kiewa territory

Books printed in the 1940s and 1950s.Laurie Russel worked for the SEC for 'yonks' in the field of electronics. He and his wife were interested in the arts and were involved in the introduction of the Mt Beauty Music Festival. N. V. Hansted was possibly an electrical engineer for the SEC. He met and married Wendy and retired in Mt Beauty. Wendy was matron of honour at the hospital. It was her second marriage.1. Green glass insulator open at one end 2. x2 Books - Instruction manual and Industrial Electronics 3. x2 Books - Phasmatid and Insect Plague & SEC Brown Power 4. x6 Books - TV Servicing & Radio builders 5. Book - Modern Radio & Home Recording - red and black cover2 books have "N.V. Hansted / 230 Patterson Rd. / Moorabbin written on front coversradio, tv, recording, insulator