Newspaper - Linesman - S.E.C News 1966, Training our Future Linesmen

Historical information

Linesmen worked on the SEC power towers erecting the towers and supplying lines. They were also responsible for the maintenance of the lines. The article has photos of the men undergoing training with an emphasis on safety.

Significance

The SEC constructed the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme and were resposible for the erection of the power towers and lines enabling the electricity to be distributed throughout the state of Victoria and beyond.

Physical description

Pages 6 and 7, S.E.C. News, April 28, 1966 Article 'Safe Working Paramount' with 9 photos including names of the men working.

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