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Today we turn our attention the workers' arrangements.\xa0 At the peak of construction, over 1959/60, there were 7300 people employed on the project.\xa0 So that\u2019s a lot of people to keep fed & watered, and entertained.\xa0 \nBut it was hard and sometimes dangerous work, so we consider some of the human costs on the project too.\n(56 mins)\nBrilliant stories from Australia\u2019s past! \xa0www.australianhistoriespodcast.com.au\n\xa0Enjoying the podcast?\xa0 \nHelp support the show with \na one-off donation