b'1962 1964Geehi Dam, Snowy Scheme Financial difficultiesThiess office, 1960s. Several four-year contractsworth Despite all the workor perhaps $19 million all upare secured in thebecause of itas well as the introduction wild, precipitous Geehi Gorge as part of international competitors, the of the Snowy Mountains Scheme. company is in financial strain and requires a small bail-out from commercial partner Peabody. The Rail expansion into reluctant sale of some assets is also Western Australia required. Through it all, the high-flying Thiess Bros expands its rail capabilities coal scene remains a bright spot. The by taking on larger rail jobs and completingdifficulties dont last long, however: an increased scope of work, fromprofit returns in 1965, then reaches earthworks through to the laying of therecord levels the year after.track. This is exemplified by the Kwinanato Kalgoorlie line in Western Australia.Mind moreof your penniesFormer staff member BarbWatling remembers how payswere delivered during the 1960s and 1970s. Every Fridayrain, hail or shineId get into a taxi with a policeman and visit sites around Brisbane all day to hand out wages in cashan envelope for each worker. I hate to think abouthow much cash I was walking around with.Accommodation at Blackwater,1960s1970s.39'