At the time of writing this book The State Electricity Commission of Victoria had been in existence for 30 years. This book tells something of its progress and achievements during that period. It includes brown coal and water power. The Commission was to develop and use these natural resources through the expertise and experience of the Commissioners, its staff and employees. Historical: Chapter 5 "The War Years - and Kiewa." describes the early stages of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. Photos, map and diagrams of the Kiewa Scheme are also included. Hard cover blue bound book with the SECV insignia and the title "Three Decades" both in gold on the front cover. Book includes coloured and black and white photos.Handwritten inside front cover: "Bob Burnett". Title page: hand written in print and crossed out: "L.D.Miller / Tawonga". Not crossed out - "(Cheryl)"state electricity commission of victoria. kiewa hydro electric scheme. bogong high plains. pretty valley. kiewa valley.

The SECV's Home Advisory Service prepared this booklet to advise & inform women on the use of cooking with a fully automatic oven. The SECV sold electrical appliances at their showrooms throughout regional Victoria, one of which was located in Mt Beauty.The SECV constructed the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme employing many workers. They built the townships of Bogong and Mt Beauty and assisted with the infrastructure required to support the influx of population. In the Mt Beauty shopping centre, one of the shops was the SEC Showroom which sold electrical appliances and gave advice on their use. This booklet gives advice and information on automatic ovens. Green, black and white 12 page booklet with a cardboard cover and held together with 2 staples. The brown title is at the top of the cover and below, in black, a plate, knife and fork with a green and black lace background.Cover: Prepared by the Home Advisory Service of the State Electricity Commission of Victoriaautomatic oven. state electricity commission of victoria. cooking. electrical appliances.

The SECV constructed the Kiewa Hydro Electric SchemePhotos showing the development and history of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme8 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

The Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme was constructed by the SECVBooklet of 40 pages typed on both sides and including 4 maps at the back. It has a black plastic spiral spine and black back cover. Title on the front followed by 'Evolution of Layout and Design, Personalities / Of Early Days and Future Possibilities' followed by the authorkiewa hydro electric scheme, adrian rufenacht

Used on SECV Uniform coats and great coats.Demonstrates the manufacture of uniform items and their use in uniforms for tramway crews in Ballarat.SEC uniform clothing button 24 diameter, with SEC crest, 1921 and organisation name embossed onto outer surface, with backing piece and brass wire lug for sewing on rear. Nickel plated silver? Has Manufacturers name stamped on rear - Stokes & Sons Melbourne.tram, trams, secv, ballarat tramways, uniforms, buttons

Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme constructed by the SECV and completed in 1961The SECV constructed the KHES from the late 1940s to 1961 in north east Victoria9 black & white pages numbered 213 to 221 held together by a staple in the top left hand corner. Photocopied from 'Water Power June 1962'kiewa hydro electric scheme, water power 1962

Photograph shows Ballarat SECV No. 36 northbound in St Kilda Road, with the Victoria Barracks buildings in the background. Photo taken Sept. 1971 when the tram operated promoting Ballarat tourism following the closure of the SECV Ballarat operated system. Photo by Dave Macartney.Yields information about the operation of Ballarat 36 in Melbourne promoting Ballarat tourism.Black and white photograph print with photographers notes on the rear."Ballarat 36 St Kilda Rd, Sept. 1971 - DMA 41, Dave Mcartney"tramcars, tram 36, st kilda road, tourism

Black and white photograph of Bendigo track cleaner/sprinkler and ESCo No. 9 at the Pall Mall tram stop just to the south of the Fountain at Charing Cross. ESCo 9 has been modified (See Kings Bendigo Tramways p54). Sprinkler car has trolley pole facing Golden Square, as has No. 9. Pole by the trams have signs "ALL CARS STOP HERE" and a "NO ROAD" sign. Photo taken 23/12/1946. 676.1 - Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Added 2/7/2013. See The Bendigo Tramways, K.S.Kings On rear typed is "SECV Bendigo Tramways Car 9 and Track Grinder at Charing Cross 23/12/1946" and stamped in but rh corner "Photograph by John Buckland" trams, tramways, bendigo, esco, work trams, tram sprinkler, scrubber, tram 9

The obituary is of Harry Vyner, who came to work for the SECV on the KHES in 1938This is an example of one man's life and how he came to live in the Kiewa Valley and his contribution to the development of Mount Beauty as a thriving community.A4 Sheet with family tree details of Harry Vyner / McKendrick families Newspaper cutting re Obituary of Harry Vyner dated December 1979harry vyner, country roads board, high plains road

SECV Uniform Jacket - dark green cloth, lined with black cloth on inside and striped white cloth inside sleeves. Fitted with 4 silver large SECV uniform buttons on front, shoulder epaulets each fitted with small SECV uniform buttons, leather trimming on large pockets and ends of arms. Jacket fitted with four pockets - two side, one small top left and one large inside right. On top of inside of coat, "David Lack Pty Ltd. Melbourne" label, that can be used as a hanging point. On the inside right pocket, white label, with red and black printing, giving name of manufacturer and space for Name and Number. Typed for "T. Dunstan." and "926".ballarat, inspectors, uniforms

On the 2nd April 1948 the SECV noted the Eucalypts in the area of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. The Forestry Officer was an employee of the SECV and would have given advice in his area of expertise. This chart may have been used with regard to logging and enabling those involved in the identification of the trees.The last row has the heading "Localities and Remarks" and includes those found around the KHES eg. "Tawonga Gap. West Kiewa. Bogong Creek & up to 5 mile peg on Kiewa Valley Road. 7-12 Mile on Mt Buffalo Rd." Also significant to compare these eucalypts with current locations and numbersLarge chart with black print and pictures on yellowing thick paper. The chart has 18 headings across the top and 24 eucalypts listed under the headings.Printed in the bottom right hand corner "Compiled by W.G. Chandler / Forestry Officer / State Electricity Commission of Victoria / 2-4-48"forestry, w.g.chandler, eucalypts in bogong area

Mt Beauty was built by the SECV during the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme.Kiewa Hydro Co-operative Distribution Society Ltd. was one of the original shops in Mt Beauty This photo shows Mt Beauty Shopping Centre with the Post Office on the corner.Large black and white photo mounted on thick cardboard. String, for hanging, attached by tape on the back. White cardboard has been trimmed. Photo now framed in light brown frame. Below photo: Kiewa Crescent Mt Beauty circa 1951mt beauty township, kiewa crescent mt beauty, old car

The SECV had chalets, cafes, mess halls and tea rooms all over Victoria including their construction sites. The SECV had a stores system which purchased thousands of sets of crockery and cutlery for use by personnel. There was a system of chefs, cooks, tea persons etc. to supply food and beverages to the workers. This saucer was used at one of the sites on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme.Heavy, white ceramic saucer with State Electricity Commission of Victoria 1921 log/insignia on inside lip. Curves up to sides. On base, also inscribed in red are details of the makers.State Electricity Commission Victoria / 1921 On base: Vitrified / Sold by / Cafe & Hotel Supplies / Pty Ltd / DunnBennett & Co. ITC / Burslem / Made in Englandkiewa hydro electric scheme. mount beauty chalet. bogong mess hall. state electricity commission of victoria. crockery.

Mt Beauty was built by the SECV to house the workers working on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme.A. Colored photo of Mt Beauty Township in Autumn with Mount Bogong in the background. B. A long black and white photo attached to white cardboard with the title 'Staff accommodation Mt Beauty 1948-49' written below the photo.On the back in pencil 'Building "The Chalet" 1948-49'the chalet mt beauty

The SECV constructed the KHES and were required to put Safety signs in public and dangerous places.The SECV built the KHES and were responsible for safety signs for the publicLarge metal safety sign warning the public of Danger. Black print with "Danger" and "Death" printed in red. There are 10 holes for erecting the sign onto a eg. building. There is a hole in each corner and one in the centre of the two sides and two equally spaced between the corners of the top and bottom sides.secv safety sign

Tourism on the Bogong High Plains developed after/during the State Electricity Commission of Victoria construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme.With the completion of the power stations on the Bogong High plains, tourism has created a new focus and different infrastructure/lifestyle for the community.A blue folder with a collection of papers & booklets on: 1. Discovery of Bogong High Plains 1962 2. SECV Discovery of Bogong High Plains 1968 3. SECV Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme 1911 - 1961 4. Newspaper cutting - Mt Beauty 1974 5. McKay Creek Power Station and Clover Power Station 6. Falls Creek and Mt Beauty Tourist Map & brochures 7. Bogong High Plains Tour 1973bogong high plains; falls creek; tourism;

Existing and possible future roads are numbered and named 1 - 45. The plan is based on an aerial photos taken March 1945. It includes revisions up to 1951. Signed by H.H.C. Williams, construction engineer. Mountains, rivers, roads and SECV places are named, also SECV infrastructure and construction eg. workers camps, Power stations.Significant for the information re the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme's development.Yellowed paper with brown print. Kiewa Scheme general plan showing its development. A lot of information is recorded. Note: Dyeline print was used which causes fading when exposed to light. Handwritten: 'Bob Duncan'bob duncan, kiewa hydro electric scheme, secv, khes development

Construction Engineers' Residence was used during the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme built by the SECV.Black and white glossy photo of Construction Engineers' Residence, Bogong in snow dated August 2nd 1950Identified ingrey lead pencil on the backbogong

Black and white photograph of the SECV Wendouree Parade depot with tram 30 and another single trucker sitting outside the building - a worker with a bicycle is hiding the number. Note the SECV Electricity Supply Department plaque on the brick wall at the front of the depot. Tram 30 is in the 1930s colour scheme - photo late 1930s or early 1940s. Photographer unknown.Yields information about the SEC Depot late 1930sBlack and white photograph on plain paper.trams, tramways, depot, secv, tram 30

Black and White print of Bendigo SECV Bendigo trams 29 and 28 (Birney's) at night at the Charing Cross terminus for the Golden Square - North Bendigo route. Trams have dash canopy lights, but no large white strip under the drivers windows. Photo not dated but appears to be at during early 1960's. Has the Beehive Stores building, "Dad and Dave Cafe" and "W.I. Jones Chemist" store in the background. Tram 28 has a SECV briquette ad on the roof.trams, tramways, pall mall, bendigo, charing cross, tram 28, tram 29

Ron White worked for the SECV and was superintendent engineer of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme after its completion.Ron White lived in Mt Beauty and worked for the SECV until he retiredA very long banner with a gold border and with fancy font in red and black. Both ends are 'V' shaped. "Best Wishes Ron for a long retirement / from your friends at the SEC."ron white

After the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme was constructed by the SECV, Mt Beauty became a popular destination for tourists. Tourism is a major industry for Mt Beautyx2 coloured postcards - 1 Mt Beauty chalet and 2. Mt Beauty Main Street (Also scanned in black and white)mt beauty chalet, mt beauty main street, tourism

A start on the construction of Bogong Creek race line was made at the commencement of winter in 1948. Work proceeded in the following years when work on the High Plains was not practicable. In January, 1951 the special trimming machine, the special slip form and concrete mixing and placing equipment was put into service. A shortage of cement caused some delays as well as a sudden financial recession. The race line was completed and put into service in 1952.An historical record showing the machinery used during this time, the number of workers and supervisors involved and the mountainous terrain where they worked. It also demonstrates the OH&S of the period with workers mostly in street clothing with no hard hats or other safety equipment. Several workers can be seen working shirtless or in singlets.Photocopy of a black and white SECV photograph No: K 6209 labelled Bogong Creek Race Line ch. 1700. Depicting large group of workers and supervisors working at the site. Dated 17/1/52Printed underneath the photograph: STATE ELECTRICITY COMMISSION OF VICTORIA Date: 17/1/51 Time: 10.30am No: K 6209 Kiewa Hydro-Electric Works Bogong Creek Race Line ch. 1700 bogong creek raceline; secv; kiewa hydro electric scheme;

This bowl was used by the SECV in their mess rooms for workers during the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. The imprint of the year '1921' was to identify the year that the SECV was formed which relieved the private VHEC (Victorian Hydro-Electric Company). As the scheme was of such a huge scope, isolated and time consuming nature, the feeding of its workers was quite demanding of cutlery and crockery. (See more KVHS 0113)This bowl was used by SECV workers working on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme (1938 - 1961) in camps and mess halls and at the Mt Beauty chalet. (See more KVHS 0113)This item is a white ceramic State Electricity Commission of Victoria bowl. It is made in England and is of strong and durable ceramic. The 5 mm thickness of the ceramic suggests this bowl (cereal / soup) belongs to a commercial kitchen environment and not domestic. The indent bottom of the bowl is 5 mm deep with a side curvature ratio of 2:5. The ceramic is glazed to a commercial standard (workers' mess). See also KVHS 0128 (B - D) for other ceramic crockery.The red printed seal of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria is imprinted on the top outside rim within a curved scroll and a raised fist with electrical "Charges" extending out. Snuggled within the borders of the scroll is a banner with the 5 stars of the Southern Cross. On the underside "Vitrified sold by Cafe & Hotel Supplies Pty Ltd Dunn Bennett & Co. Ltd. Burslem. Made in Englandcrockery; state electricity commission of victoria; dunn bennett pty. ltd.; bowl

Hecla produced a wide range of appliances for domestic use, beginning with heaters and later branching out to a wider range of kitchen appliances Hecla was established by Clarence William Marriott, a young Melbourne metal worker. He began manufacturing Australia's first carbon filament electric radiators in 1899. He originally worked for his father James Marriott who commenced business in Melbourne as an art metal worker in 1872 and was, in 1907, appointed as the official art metal worker to the Victorian Government producing items including the ornate iron gates and gas lamp standards outside Melbourne's Parliament House. With the invention of nickel chromium wire after 1900, C.W. Marriott began making more efficient heating elements using this new material in 1916. After being influenced by the eruption of Mount Hekla in Iceland, on 19 December 1918, Clarence registered the brand name "HECLA" with an erupting volcano as its logo. The company Hecla Electrics Pty Ltd was officially registered in 1922. In 1928 the company adopted the advertising slogan, 'By Hecla, it's Good'. The Hecla range rapidly expanded to include electric heaters and radiators, electric foot warmers, electric kettles, ceramic & metal electric jugs, immersion hot water elements, electric fans, electric coffee percolators, electric toasters, electric grillers and stoves, electric irons and electric frypans, clocks and curling wands. Electric blankets were introduced shortly after WWII.In 1930, a controlling interest in Hecla Electrics Pty Ltd was acquired by General Electric Corporation. Clarence William Marriott died in June 1967 in Melbourne, Victoria.This item is representative of a common domestic appliance used throughout Australia. It was manufactured by a pioneering Australian company.A small chrome steel toaster manufactured by Hecla Australia. It has a door on either side which flips down to insert or remove a slice of bread on each side, Each door has two black Bakelite knobs. The electric element is placed down the centre of the cavity. A detachable electric cord is included.240 Volts, 600 Watts. Cat. No. T4 Submitted to Electrical Approval Board Ref Application A1/AD01 SECV 240 Volt 600 Watt MANFED. IN AUSTRALIA SOLID BRASSelectrical appliances, hecla corporation australia, clarence william marriott, domestic appliances

SECV constructed the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme including the township of Mt Beauty. The area became a popular tourist destination.Tourism in the Kiewa Valley especially at Mt Beauty and the Bogong High Plains along with the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme became very popular and an important industry.Fold out b & w postcard with 12 photos back to back. All with a title. Kate 1950s 1. High Voltage Transmission Line, showing Mount Beauty Township 2. Clover Dam Reservoir, Kiewa 3. No. 3 Power Station, Kiewa 4. Generators, No. 3 Power Station 5. Turbines, No. 4 Power Station, Kiewa 6. junction Dam, Bogong 7. Mt Beauty Village Shopping Centre 8. Switchyard, No. 4 Power Station, Kiewa 9. Control Room, No. 4 Power Station, Kiewa 10. Winter Scene at Rocky Valley on the Bogong High Plains 11. Water Channel, Mt Bogong in Background 12. Mt Beauty Township, Kiewa Valleytransmission line, power station, generators, mt beauty, turbines, junction dam, switchyard, rocky valley, control room

Used to tighten fasteners. This wrench is large so may have been used for fasteners on farm machinery or in the SECV workshop.Used by residents and workers in the Kiewa Valley.Cast iron or steel - 1 and three sixteenth of an inch embossed on one side and 8 and a quarter inches long on the other. This wrench has a square hollow (box ring) at one end which is used ro provide grip and mechanical advantage in applying torque to turn objects - usually rotary fasteners, such as nuts and bolts - or keep them from turning.embossed measurement on the handlewrench, tool

Photograph of No 18 on the SECV Ballarat Depot fan c1970, side on view with the depot offices in the background. Photographer and date unknown.Yields information about SECV Ballarat 18Copy negative on a heavy substrate.tramcars, tramways, depot

Ron White (1920 - 2019) worked for the SECV on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. Details : See KVHS 1281 and KVHS 1282See KVHS 1281 and KVHS 1282Large black and white photo of Ron Whiteron white, kiewa hydro electric scheme, hydro superintendent

Photograph of SECV tram 30 at Gardens Loop in Wendouree Parade. Tram has the destination of Victoria St. Photographer and date unknown.Yields information about Ballarat tram 30 at Gardens Loop.Copy negative on a heavy substrate.tramcars, tramways, tram 30, gardens loop, wendouree parade