Historical information

Issued to S.E.C. workers on the Kiewa Hydro Scheme.

Significance

Historical: Shows the development of the treatment of snakebite and first aid equipment especially as the workers were in a remote area.

Physical description

Black tin box with grubby white label with black writing on the lid. The box is hinged on the long side. Under the lid is stamped in black the date.

Inscriptions & markings

Label: 'S.E.C.' / (In a black lined border) 'Portable / First Aid Kit' / (Underneath) 'Contents' /(In 2 columns): '1" x 1" Bandage /1' x 2" bandage / Cord / 2 *'Fey pins' /
(next column) '4 Quixtrap Dressings / Lint / Adhesive Plaster / Castor Oil' / (Underneath both columns): 'Acriflavine Emulsion and Wit(h) Out ('Out' is crossed out) Snakebite Outfit' / 'Makers The Sanax Co. Melbourne'
Under the lid: '10 Jan. 1941'