The Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme managers organized YMCA representatives to organize activities for the thousands of workers employed on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. See: "Below Bogong - A History of Mount Beauty" compiled by Di Edmondson. Chapter 9, Page 297. The Story of Kiewa by Alex McCullough The Athletics Club was one of the first clubs and proved very popular1. b/w photo of weightlifting team 2. x7 photos of various weightlifting team 3. 135 mm x 85 mm b/w photo of men skipping 4. 135 mm x 85 mm b/w photo of men wrestling 5. 135 mm x 85 mm b/w photo of boys rope climbing 6. 135 mm x 85 mm b/w photo of man on parallel barsgymnastics, athletics, sport, ymca, mt beauty

The Lagoon Hotel was built in Kiewa in 1859 by James Lawson. It consisted of an inn and attached store. In marh\ch 1871, the Kiewa Post Office was opened at Lawson's Lagoon Hotel. When Lawson died in the 1880s, James's wife took over the hotel with the help of her twin daughters. In 1908, Felix McDermott bought it. For further information refer to "A History of the Kiewa Valley" by Esther Temple and "Victorian Places".Early Social History of the Kiewa Valley including transport, communications, accommodation, and establishing a business.Small, old, black and white photo of Hotel with a dog out the frontOn the back in pencil -"Lagoon Hotel Kiewa"; Printed with ink stamp - "Kodak Print" and "512"lagoon hotel kiewa, early pubs, early inns

The Mt Beauty Drama Group held concerts/ pantomimes at the Mt Beauty Community Centre. It was a valuable social outlet for the members because at that time the only entertainment in Mount Beauty was the pictures on a Saturday night. It was also an alternative to playing sport for some. It was formed in 1958 and expanded to include 20 ladies and 8 men. It ceased in the 1970s. Ref. "Below Bogong - A History of Mount Beauty" Chapter 8, Pages 252-254.The Drama Club performed and entertained the Mt Beauty community during their leisure time during the 1950s and 1960s. It was an alternative to sport and was before tv was available. This activity is of historic and social significance and can be compared with activities of today especially as Mount Beauty was built as a construction town for the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme and is now a small town with the added influence of tourism. x6 Black and White Photos of groups of adults performing c 1950sOn the back in pencil of one photo - "AMcC Collection / Pantomime in MB Community Centre"mt beauty drama group

The Mt Beauty swimming pool was first constructed in the early 1960s and opened on 7th January 1964. Currently the main pool is 'partially' heated and the area has a splash area for the children. Details of the time line and people involved are given on the typed sheets. See. "Below Bogong - A History of Mount Beauty" compiled by Di Edmondson. Chapter 9, Pages 295-296. The detail on the typed sheets gives in details the steps taken by the community to achieve the completion of the swimming pool. An example of the effort the community put in to achieve the construction of the town's swimming pool. This activity is of historic and social significance and can be compared with activities of today especially as Mt Beauty was built as a construction town for the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme and is now a small town with the added influence of tourism. Science has also had an impact over the years as pools can be heated according to demand and budget.Two black and white photos of people swimming in a pool and one coloured photo of people standing on a diving board. 6 typed pages of varying sizes stapled at the top right hand corner titled 'Off with the old and on with the new" - a history of the construction of the swimming pool. AM Collectionmt beauty swimming pool

The Upper Kiewa Valley Calisthenics College was popular during the 1980s and 1990sCalisthenics was a source of exercising, socialising and competing during leisure time while living in the Kiewa Valley. This activity is of historic and social significance and can be compared with activities of today and in the past.Two pages with coloured photos refer to "The History of the UKV Calisthenics College"; x1 blue page advertising the 1983 Annual Display and x5 pages back to back re 1990 Concert including program and names of performers.ukv calisthenics, entertainment

The schools in the Upper Kiewa Valley met annually for a combined athletics sports day. See: "Kiewa Kids" by Graham Gardner and "Below Bogong - A History of Mt Beauty" compiled by Di EdmondsonThere were several schools in the Upper Kiewa Valley that competed in athletics. This activity is of historic and social significance and can be compared with activities of today especially in relation to the number and size of participating schools.Coloured photo of a girl and boy holding a shield with other students in the back ground.upper kiewa valley schools, athletics sports day

The Mt Beauty bowling club commenced in 1970 and closed in 2016 when there were not enough members. See: "Below Bogong - A History of Mount Beauty" compiled by Di Edmondson Chapter 9, Page 316 The dates of the bowling club from 1970 to 2016 indicate the popularity of the sport in Mt Beauty where the demographic has changed over the period of time. This activity is of historic and social significance and can be compared with activities of today especially as Mt Beauty was built as a construction town for the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme and is now a small town with the added influence of tourism.Pale colored photos of members (and visitors) of the Mt Beauty Bowling Club on the bowling green.On the back of each photo "KVHS Inc / 1 in series 5"; "2 in series 5" etc.mt beauty bowling club, sport

Mt Beauty HES school was created for the children of the employees of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria who were constructing the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme at the head of the Kiewa Valley at the new town of Mount Beauty. Mt Beauty School consisted of Mt Beauty Higher Elementary School 1948-1964 before it was split into the current (2023) Mt Beauty Primary School and Mt Beauty High School. See. "Kiewa Kids" by Graham Gardner pages 94-180. "Below Bogong-A History of Mount Beauty" compiled by Di Edmondson. chapter 7, Pages 178-230.As the population changed so did the schools in name, size etc. Also what started as a very modern school in the 1948 to what is now an older style wooden building2 larger photos 1 b & w - hurdles race and 1 colored 3 girls sitting in front of computers 9 medium size photos 1 b & w students and 1 of car; 1 of school building and 1 of student group; 5 coloured sports daymt beauty higher elementary school

The history of the Ski Club of Victoria is also a history of skiing in Victoria. The Club was founded in 1924 when most of the skiing was done on Mt Buffalo. Members of the Ski Club of Victoria fostered and developed Victorian skiing. The book includes chapter 8 "Falls Creek", chapter 9 "Bogong High Plains" and chapter 10 "Mount Bogong"Historical account of skiing in Victoria and in particular the Bogong High Plains, Mt Bogong and Falls Creek all of which are part of the Kiewa Valley and its history. "Cecil Dobson" lived in Mt Beauty.Thick hard covered black book with a bright pink dust cover.731 pages with index and lists, mostly black and white photos and a Contents page including all Victorian Skiing resorts. Published by the Ski Club of Victoria."Many Happy / Birthday / from Cecil Dobson"snow skiing, ski club of victoria, bogong high plains, ski resorts

Kancoona School is at Kancoona/Running Creek which runs off the Kiewa Valley Highway. In the 1960s small communities had their own school.The students and families were part of the Kiewa Valley. Social history of small schools and education.Photos of 1. Kancoona Primary School (School Number 3576) students in 1967 2. Names of 1967 students in photo and Teacher Alan Crilly 1963-1967 3. Kancoona P.S. 4. House in Mt BeautyStudent photo has names of students written on the back and school photo has dates for head teacher.1960skancoona, running creek, kancoona primary school

The SECV constructed the Kiewa Hydro Electric SchemePhotos showing the development and history of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme2 copies of 8 small b & w photos. All with titles including "Kiewa Hydro Electric Project". They are in an envelope titled "Valentine's / Snapshots / Eight Real Photographs / Kiewa Valley / Published by /The Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd / Melbourne and Sydney 1. Kiewa Valley Panorama 2.The East Kiewa River 3. Road to Bogong High Plains 4. Mt Beauty Village 5. Snowfall Bogong Village 6. Bogong Village 7. Junction Dam Spillway, Lake Guy Bogong 8. No 3 Power Station mt beauty, bogong village, bogong high plains, junction dam, power station

Kiewa is a country town located on the Kiewa River. The hotel was built to supply the local people and those beyond with goods. The hotel continued operating until the 1970s.The town, Kiewa, is in the Kiewa Vally. Lawson's store was a busy place in the 1860s supplying goods to settlements up the river valleys. The Kiewa Post Office opened in 1871. Both businesses continued to operate as the town grew, the post office still providing a service to the local community.Black and white photo of C. A. White's Lagoon Hotel next to the Kiewa Post Office. This photo is published on pages 41 and 42 of 'A History of the Kiewa Valley' by Esther Temple and David LloydOn the back 'From Mrs E. Temple ' Tangambalanga 3691 / President of Kiewa Valley Historical Society' And below - 'Lagoon Hotel, Kiewa / Built by James Lawson 1860 / Post Office opened March 1871 / Building destroyed by fire Jan. 21st 1971'kiewa town, lagoon hotel, kiewa post office, james lawson

Farmers from the Kiewa Valley drove their cattle up to the Bogong High Plains during summer. Each family had a lease and a hut to stay in. Pack horses were used to carry food and other necessary items for the men while they were away.The Ryder family farmed in the Kiewa Valley and had a grazing lease and hut on the Bogong High Plains where they droe their cattle during summer. Black and white photo with 2 men on horses each followed by two packhorses. Wally Ryder is on the horseman on the right. January 1947. This photo is published on page 114 of 'A History of the Kiewa Valley' by Esther Temple and David Lloyd.On back 'Pack horses leaving Mt Beauty / January 1947 / Suspect Wally Ryder on right.'wally ryder, cattlemen, packhorses

In early times, Homesteads were part of pastoral runs many of which had frontage onto a river.Tangambalanga Homestead, on the Kiewa River, was subdivided in 1862 from T. Mitchell to Thomas BrownBlack and white shiny photo with women and children in a boat on 'flood' waters and a woman on the bank near a footbridge or jetty. The ladies are wearing hats, long skirts and blouses. In the background there is a large water wheel and trees. This photo is published on Page 19 of 'A History of the Kiewa Valley' by Esther Temple and David Lloyd.tangambalanga homestead, water wheel on the kiewa river, punt on the kiewa river

This business in Kiewa served farmers and residents in the Kiewa Valley. Originally opened in the 1880s before J. E. Ballard took over. Blacksmith and coach builder trades were taken over by motor cars and tractors.The creation and decline of a blacksmith and coach builder business in the Kiewa Valley.Sepia photo of wheels, buggies and people in front of premises with a house next door. On the business is - J.E. Ballard / General Blacksmith / and / Coach Builder / Repairs Painting. The photo is glued onto thick dark grey cardboard creating a border. This photo is published on pages 7, 44, and 52 of 'A History of the Kiewa Valley' by Esther Temple and David Lloyd blacksmith, coachbuilder, j.e. ballard

Pg. 33 Crawford and Connelly's mail coaches station to change horses and provide 'free bag' mail service x3 weekly to Kiewa, Tangambalanga, Bungoona (Huon). All photos are published in the Kiewa Valley Book "A History of the Kiewa Valley' by Esther Temple and David LloydHistorical photos of the Kiewa ValleyBlack and white photos, varying sizes, published in KVHS history book. In order of appearance: 1. Generic photo of 'Aboriginal Man' Page 9 2. Crawford and Connelly, Royal Mail Coach. pg. 29 3. Early postcard of Kiewa - trees, road, homes pg 76 4. George Le Fevre and School Bus pg 77 5. Kergunyah Creamery pg 80 6. Gundowring Homestead: Built by Charles Barber, pgs 82,83 7. Bogong Hotel 1925 pg 103,104 8. The Junction September 1940 pg 119 9. Mt Beauty pg 119royal mail coach, kiewa, school bus, kergunyah creamery, gundowring homestead, charles barber, bogong hotel 1925, junction camp bogong, mt beauty 1950

See KVHS 0965. The 125 year old hotel was burnt down in December 2011. A popular destination for the district and visitors with many fly fishermen staying there.Mr and Mrs Crotty were the first publicans of the hotel. It had a long history providing employment, accommodation, entertainment and socialising throughout the years to the residents of the Kiewa Valley.Black and white photo glued onto thick cardboard creating a frame. There is a tree on each side, and a white wooden building between them with 2 horses and 5 people out the front on the verandah. Above the door - 'Bogong Hotel / Crotty' (hard to read). This photo is published on page 104 and 114 of 'A History of the Kiewa Valley' by Esther Temple and David LloydIn pen - catalogue no. for 'Tawonga Museum 75.'bogong hotel, crotty family

Tawonga School No. 2282 was opened on 27th July 1880. From 1881 to 1894 the school was worked half time with School No. 2551 Mullindolingong School.Tawonga State school educated the children who lived in the Kiewa Valley. The clothing worn by the students indicates the period that the photo was taken and compares with current school uniforms / clothing.Black and white photo of 26 pupils and 3 teachers standing outside the school. The children are dressed in warm clothes some with hats, some girls with white collars on their dresses, the boys with long shorts and 2 children at the front are bare footed. This photo is published on pages 105 and 108 of 'A History of the Kiewa Valley' by Esther Temple and David Lloyd On the back in ink "Tawonga Schooltawonga school, education, mullindolingong school

Dederang won the football premiership in 1912. Many country towns had a local football team that played against others in the district. Towns in the Kiewa Valley were big enough to field a football team. Sport was a popular way of relaxing and socialising on the weekends.Sepia photo of 'Dederang Football Premiers 1912 with : - list of players named left to right in 3 rows. 'Lent by Mrs D. Coad, Yackandandah' - all of which is on attached paper below the photo. The photo is glued to thick grey cardboard and thus framed. Made 1912 - Thelma Studio Beechworth embossed in gold on photo This photo is published on Page 56 of 'A History of the Kiewa Valley' by Esther Temple and David Lloyd dederang football club

Butter factory at Kiewa with creameries at Kergunyah and Gundowring met on 14th December 1892 and built it in 1893. In 1928 a new butter factory was built and a milk products factory was created in 1952The Kiewa Butter Factory employed a lot of people and supported the farmers in the Kiewa Valley.Black and white photo of Kiewa Butter Factory 1892. The photo was taken in 1932. The photo is glued to thick grey cardboard creating a frame. The photo is of a white building with a tall tower behind it. This photo is published on pages 45 and 89 of 'A History of the Kiewa Valley' by Esther Temple and David LloydWritten in biro bottom front of cardboard '1932'kiewa butter factory, creamery, dairy industry

The town of Tawonga is in the Kiewa Valley surrounded by farmland. It is adjacent to Mt Beauty (built from 1946), an SECV town built for the workers on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme which was being constructed from 1911 to 1961. Tawonga consisted of essential amenities including a store, school, Butter factory, sporting facilities, post office, hall and hotel. Activities involved sport, social get togethers eg. dances, fund raising, CWA etc.The posters are a collection of historical photos, documentation and information regarding the history of the town of Tawonga, which is the centre of a farming community in the Kiewa Valley. Posters framed with thin black plastic strip, covered by glass. Each one has a title re 'Tawonga Remembers' and includes print and photos. 1. Tawonga Bowling Club 1953 includes 5 B&W photos on black background. 2. Bogong Hotel 4 B&W photos on black background. 3. Bogong Hotel 1970s - 2011 3 B&W photos and 3 coloured photos on black background 4. Tawonga Butter Factory 3 B&W photos on sepia background. 5. Tawonga Store 2 B&W photos on black background. 6. Post Office 3 B&W photos and 1 coloured photo on sepia background. 7. Debutante Balls held in the Hall 2 B&W photos on sepia background.tawonga, photos of early tawonga, kiewa valley, tawonga remembers