DICKIES HILL

	Grid Reference	DT 254521
	Department	DEPI
	Work Depot	Mirboo North
	Region	Gippsland
	Grading	?
	Elevation (ASL)	360m
	Height	18m
	Construction	Steel
	Cabin size	?
	Public access to site	Yes
	In use since	19?? - 1969 1969 - current
	CFA Region	9 - Eastern

Photo supplied by Paul Jones
The following information was found in correspondence supplied by David Bannear.
correspondence of August 1966 states: "replacing and relocating Dickie's Hill tower to a new site, north east of Dickie's Hill to give better coverage of the Darlimurla plantation".
When, in 1969, the (underground) telephone service is installed, concern is raised about danger in a event of a lightning strike. Cables could act as an earth with resulting damage to cables and equipment. Extra earthing straps are recommended.

1969 Tower from Hunters Hill erected on site
1971 It is proposed to fit the tower with safety enclosures around the ladders.

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