Photos from a report on the reconstruction of the East West Telegraph Line [PRG 1724/6/5] • Photograph
Photos from a report on the reconstruction of the East West Telegraph Line
Figure 2. Storm damage E-W route in typical 'gibber plain' country, south of Pimba
Photos from a report on the reconstruction of the East West Telegraph Line
Figure 3. Construction prior to fitting of arm 5 (Nullabor Plain Section)
Photos from a report on the reconstruction of the East West Telegraph Line
Figure 4. Landrover with ladder rack. Pole diagram after completion of 1955-1957 project in background
Photos from a report on the reconstruction of the East West Telegraph Line
Figure 5. Typical sand hill country between Barton and Ooldea
Photos from a report on the reconstruction of the East West Telegraph Line
Figure 6. Good level country
Photos from a report on the reconstruction of the East West Telegraph Line
Figure 8. Atlas compressor and waggon dril boring a 4" diameter hole in rock
Photos from a report on the reconstruction of the East West Telegraph Line
Figure 9. Wire tensioning truck (with two men on the back)
Photos from a report on the reconstruction of the East West Telegraph Line
Figure 10. Davey generator, impact too and accessories
Photos from a report on the reconstruction of the East West Telegraph Line
Figure 11. Rail peg stay with strand grip and hydraulic stay. Tensioning tool in position
Photos from a report on the reconstruction of the East West Telegraph Line
Figure 12. Typical camp, showing rows of tents
Photos from a report on the reconstruction of the East West Telegraph Line
Figure 13. Proline borer (on back of tractor) boring 4" diameter hole in limestone rock (Nullabor Plain)
Photos from a report on the reconstruction of the East West Telegraph Line
Figure 14. Boring hole for 'cemented' stay rod (Nullabor Plain)
Photos from a report on the reconstruction of the East West Telegraph Line
Figure 15. Stay rod in position prior to cementing.