Electrical construction crew erecting a power pole, Mineside, c.1950

DESCRIPTION

DescriptionThis style of pole was made from slotted steel tube pushed together. When the wind blew across the slots they made a whistling sound. They were commonly called "Whistling Jennies" Caption on back of photograph reads: Mount Isa Mines Electrical Construction Crew 1950DateCirca 1950PhotographerPeter LaurisenRightsCC: BY-NC-SACollectionPeter LaurisenSubjectMystery PhotosMiningMining SitesMining Personnel

LOCATION

PlaceMinesideGeolocation^[1]

IDENTIFIERS

KeywordConstructionElectricalWhistling JennyTaxonomyLocation | MinesideTime | 1950s | 1950

CONNECTIONS

PersonTom ParsonsOrganisationMount Isa Mines

ADMIN

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