Summary
Part of a large photographic collection of glass plate and film negatives, photographic prints and photo albums, relating to the development of the electric power supply industry in Victoria, operated by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV) from 1919 to 1993 and various predecessor private and municipal power supply enterprises dating back to the late 1880s.
Description of Content
Two linesmen working on an 'elbow type' elevated work platform (also known as a 'cherry picker'), using a high-pressure water nozzle for insulator washing on high tension power lines. Eastern metro area.
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Format
Negative, Black & White
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Classification
Energy technology, Electric power - distribution, Power line maintenance
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Keywords
Cherry Pickers, Elevated Work Platforms, Insulators, Linesmen, Power Lines, Power Poles, Power Electricity Transmission Lines
