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Functional object - SEC First Aid Box, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV)

  • SEC First Aid box overview.

    SEC First Aid box overview.

  • SEC First Aid box side and base.

    SEC First Aid box side and base.

  • SEC First Aid box side interior

    SEC First Aid box side interior

  • SEC First Aid box overview.
  • SEC First Aid box side and base.
  • SEC First Aid box side interior

Historical information

The State Electricity Commission of Victoria 1921 to 1993 was responsible for electricity generation in Victoria and the operation of three Provincial Tramways. It had a strong safety focus for the time. This first-aid box would have been provided to work places containing first aid equipment and materials. It has been made with interior slots or dividers to hold items.

Significance

Demonstrates an SECV First Aid Box.

Physical description

First aid box made from sheet metal, with hinged lid, press locking clamp on the front, with a divided interior or fitting to hold items, painted white on the inside and black on the outside. Has the SEC logo, marked "First Aide" in red letters on a white background and numbered "2787" on the front side.

Inscriptions & markings

Has SEC logo and number 2787. Has a hand date stamp of "16 Apr 1970" on the inside of the lid, top left hand corner.

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