Changing Network Location

I want to create an AppleScript that changes my network location based on the network name detected by Airport.
Currently I have to open:
System > Network > Location
And select the Location I'm at (ie. Work or Home). I'm trying to automate this change as follows:
If Airport detects a network named "Work", automatically change my location to "Work".
If Airport detects a network named "Home", automatically change my location to "Home".
Any ideas?
PowerBook G4 Mac OS X (10.4.7)

Take a look at this script described over on the MacOSXhints forum:
http://www.macosxhints.com/article.php?story=20060801081741437
TiBook 1GHz; Dual G4 Mac OS X (10.4.6)

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