Area: Shandon
Started: January 1949
Finished: December 1949
Poles used: 1213
Line used (km): 102
Premises connected: 347
The figures above were sourced from our REO News magazine, to learn more about what these figures mean, visit our interactive map. The map above shows the area boundary and is from a digitised version of the original map used during the scheme.
The sales van proved to be quite successful in Shandon according to The REO News from January 1950.
This digital scan from the REO News displays the following text:
"Our congratulations to Area Organiser Reddy for his sales in Shandon Area. The sum total amounted to £2,030. 3. 4d. and included such items as 8 Woods Grain Grinders; 2 Deep‑Well Pumps; 2 Shallow‑Well Pumps; 6 4‑Plate Cookers; 13 3‑Plate Cookers; 4 2‑Plate Cookers; 4 Vacuum Cleaners; 14 6‑Pt. Kettles; 10 Irons; 6 Washing Machines.
There is an old saying which runs “What man has done, man can do.”"