In 1933 the Sand Drift Committee was appointed to consider ways and means of combating the 'sand drift menace' in Victoria's Mallee region. Sand drifts were a significant problem at the time - seriously affecting the region's infrastructure - such as roads, channels and railways. This report from the Sand Drift Committee provides an overview of the problem and recommended actions. To view the information PDF requires the use of a PDF reader. This can be installed for free from the Adobe website (external link). | Patchewollock railway line, showing both rails covered with sand (1933) |