MT. SKENE

	Grid Reference	DU 455575
	Department	DEPI
	Work Depot	Heyfield
	Region	Gippsland
	Grading	?
	Elevation (ASL)	1540m
	Height	On Ground
	Construction	Timber
	Cabin size	?
	Public access to site	Yes
	In use since	1952 - 19??
	CFA Region	9? - Eastern

This tower no longer exists.
Photo supplied by Phil Cheney, who's father was on Mt. Useful from 1964 - 1967

A un-confirmed story tells us that David Morgan, ex Westpac Bank CEO manned this tower in 1967-68. He drove his MG sports car up there.

Supplied by Dick Noble

Supplied by Trevor Vienet. Trevor spent a night in the cabin in 1978 whilst
walking the Alpine Walking Track. It was no longer in use and was in ruins.

For a story about the first FLO's please click here. Written by Jim Williamson.

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