Summary
Aluminium identification disc for power pole. These discs can be used to identify timber species, pole length and year of supply.
In the early days of electrification, power supply and distribution was provided by private firms. Melbourne Electric Supply Co. was established in 1899, initially as the Electric Lighting and Traction Co. of Australia Limited. By 1928 MES was "the largest electricity supply undertaking in Australia in private ownership." It was purchased by State Electricity Commission in 1930.
Physical Description
Aluminium disc stamped with letters and numbers.
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr John Lancaster, 27 Feb 2014
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User
Melbourne Electric Supply Co. Ltd, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1932
Date based on perceived meaning of inscription, however MES existed between 1899 up to 1941. -
Inscriptions
Stamped: ' MES / 10675 / 32 '
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Classification
Energy technology, Electric power - distribution, Service areas
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
50 mm (Outside Diameter)
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