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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Photos from a report on the reconstruction of the East West Telegraph Line

Figure 15. Stay rod in position prior to cementing.