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A changing workforce
In the early 1950s labour shortages were affecting the progress of construction on the Lawson Syphons near Deniliquin. A wave of immigrants from Britain and many other European countries at this time provided much needed manpower. At one stage more than 20 different nationalities were represented among those employed on the project. Many of the workers lived in barracks at the syphon construction camp, near the Aljoes Creek. During the 16 years it took to complete the syphons thousands of people were involved in the project. At the peak of construction there were more than 300 people on the payroll, with three shifts operating 24 hours a day. Some workers were transient, others stayed to make their home in Deniliquin, contributing to the cultural diversity of the local community. Former workers on the project have helped to compile the following list of those who helped to build the syphons, although this list is by no means complete. Several additions and corrections have been made since the original list was compiled in 2005. Ken Armstead, Engineer
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Migrant workers at the Lawson Syphons construction site, near Deniliquin. Photo: Pasquetti family, Griffith.
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