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Negative - State Electricity Commission, Richmond (?), Victoria, Apr 1912 Image Reg. No: MM 009686

Negative - Photograph
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:
Cable laying.
Discipline: Technology

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Tagged with: electrical cable drums, electricity, fences, houses, power distribution, streetscapes, submarine cables
Themes this item is part of: Domestic & Community Life Collection, Engineering Collection, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV) Collection
Primary Classification: ENERGY TECHNOLOGY
Secondary Classification: Images (To Be Classified)
Tertiary Classification: images (to be classified)
Format: Negative: Black & White
Place & Date Depicted: Richmond (?), Victoria, Australia, 04 Apr 1912

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