Historical information

The State Electricity Commission was established in 1920 with the development of the Yallourn Power Station and brown coal was used for 90% of Victoria’s electricity supplies. In the 1990s the Commission was abolished and electricity companies were privatized. In Warrnambool electricity was officially connected to the city in 1924. This plate is one taken from a Warrnambool power station. One power station in Warrnambool today being located in Botanic Road.

Significance

This plate is of some interest as a reminder of the times when the State Electricity Commission controlled power supplies in Victoria.

Physical description

This is a small rectangular metal plate with four holes at each corner for attachment to a Warrnambool Power Station.

Inscriptions & markings

S.E.C. of VICT.
Generation Branch
Warrnambool Power Station
Alignment Indicator No. 1