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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram shed as a Museum?", 10/12/1970 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 10/12/1970 about the retention of the tramline in Wendouree Parade as a tourist attraction has been urged by the Brown Hill Progress Association. Notes suggested times of operation, depot could be a mechanical transport museum and intended to approach local Members of Parliament and various organisations as well.In pencil in top right hand corner '10/12/70'trams, tramways, brown hill progress association, museum establishment, tram preservation -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Letter - To All Commercial Licensees - Ski Hire, 24.10.1962
Bob (Herman) Hymans (a former member of the Royal Netherlands Navy) was born in Bloemendaal, Holland on 30th September 1922. During World War II he fought against the Japanese in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and was imprisoned in Changi and on the Burma Railway. After gaining qualifications as a Ski Instructor, Bob arrived in Falls Creek in July 1950. Working as an Instructor and Supervisor at Bogong Lodge, Bob decided his future was in accommodation. He was successful in negotiating an indenture for land from the State Electricity Commission (SEC). It took Bob two years to build his Grand Coeur Chalet but, tragically, it was burned down in August 1961. Bob also built the first Chairlift in Australia. This was a single chairlift and the structure was built from wooden electricity poles. He was constantly full of new ideas and proposals for the village. Bob Hymans die on 7th July 2007. This Collection of documents and letters tells the story of Bob's endeavours to develop Falls Creek into the ski village it is today.This item is significant because it documents actions taken by the Falls Creek Tourist Area Management Committee in their role overseeing the Tourist Area.A letter from the Falls Creek Tourist Area Management Committee to all Commercial Licensees outlining who was permitted to hire skis to guests and visitors to Falls Creek. Each commercial Lodge was allowed to hire skis to their guests. Other organisations wishing to hire skis to the public had to obtain permission from the Management Committee.falls creek tourist area management committee, falls creek administration, falls creek accommodation, ski championships -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
DVD SEC Victoria Promotional, Kiewa Capers Compilation, circa 1990
The construction and development of the Kiewa Hydro scheme showing its construction and the people in work and play during its duration. It also shows the development of Mt Beauty and Bogong townships. The films were used as News Reels, Tourist Information and Entertainment.This VHS is a snap shot in time (1990) when the Kiewa Valley was still relatively under populated and holiday houses owned by city bound workers was still relatively insignificant. As more and more holiday makers retire to a small but friendly region(Kiewa Valley and Mount Beauty) the increase in visitor numbers will affect the local rural bush scene more and more. The changes that will occur (in time) can be measured against the scenes presented in this video. The additional resources provided by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria of "alpine bush" fire control and management, together with an ongoing educational scheme for school children in learning about what constitutes the Alpine country's unique environment, are a very important offshoot, benefitting to both the communitieThe DVD is nestled within a formed inner structure (case), which not only prevents the disc from moving to and fro but also unnecessary intrusion of foreign particles.This DVD is a TDK data/video recordable single sided 4.7 GB disc.It is a 1-16x speed.audio visual, kiewa history, educational -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
VHS Video - Kiewa, Kiewa Compile, Date compiled 25th Nov. 1998
The construction and development of the Kiewa Hydro scheme showing its construction and the people in work and play during its duration. It also shows the development of Mt Beauty and Bogong townships. The films were used as News Reels, Tourist Information and Entertainment.This item provids a snap shot in time (1990) when the Kiewa Valley was still relatively under populated and holiday houses owned by city bound workers was still relatively insignificant. As more and more holiday makers retire to a small but friendly region(Kiewa Valley and Mount Beauty) the increase in visitor numbers will affect the local rural bush scene more and more. The changes that will occur (in time) can be measured against the scenes presented in this video. The additional resources provided by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria of "alpine bush" fire control and management, together with an ongoing educational scheme for school children in learning about what constitutes the Alpine country's unique environment, are a very important offshoot, benefitting to both the communities within the Kiewa Valley and regional Victoria.This VHS tape is stored within its own plastic cover which has a front side Titled "KIEWA in the MAKING". The VHS tape is nestled within a formed inner structure which not only prevents the tape from moving to and fro but also unnecessary intrusion of foreign particles. Titled "Kiewa Compile" with 4 short films titled 1. Kiewa in the Making 2. Kiewa Capers 3. It only seems like yesterday 4. Kiewa.kiewa, hydro electricity, state electricity commission of victoria, construction towns, 1940s 1960s, mt beauty, bogong, falls creek, clover power station, mckay power station, bill sutton, news film, construction workers, early machinery -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Souvenir - Calendar Boomerang Souvenir of Warrnambool, 1939
This is a souvenir which would have been mass-produced for tourists with the wording on the boomerang added to suit each different town or place. This type of souvenir was popular in Australia in the 1930s, 40s and 50s. This item came from a Hamilton antique shop.This item is of some minor interest as it demonstrates what tourists were buying in the 1940s. The use of the boomerang would indicate that overseas and local buyers would be attracted by what was seen as a typical Australian symbol. The size of the item would attract those travelling with limited luggage space. The item can be noted by researchers of social history and used for displayThis is a souvenir of Warrnambool in the shape of a wooden boomerang with a small yellow ribbon tied in the middle of the boomerang and a 1940 calendar attached by the ribbon. The wording on the boomerang is in gold lettering. The calendar is in the form of a small booklet. It can be displayed on a hook using the yellow ribbon loop. On boomerang: ‘Greetings from Warrnambool’ On calendar: ‘Calendar’ warrnambool, tourism, souvenir -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Pamphlet - advertising the Museum, Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society (BTPS), 1975
Pamphlet advertising the Museum, with a sketch of tram 40, with the name "Ballarat Tourist Tramway" on the rear and giving visiting details and fares. Has a map on the rear showing the location and track along Wendouee Parade. See item 6296 for an earlier example. Yields information about BTPS Marketing c1975.Duplicated quarto sheet two sided on white paper.tramways, ballarat, btps, map, drawings, sketches, fares, operations -
Federation University Historical Collection
Map, Otways Walks and Waterfalls Map, 2013, 06/2013
Tourist map of the Otways showing the townships of Colac, Lorne, Apollo Bay, Beech Forest, Forrest, Barwon Downs, Deans March, Winchelsea, Gellibrand, Lavers Hill, POrt Campbel, Princetown, Johanna, Timboon, Cobden, Camperdown, Swan Marsh, Simpson, Birregurra, Beeac, Marengo, Wye River, Kennett River, Skenes Creek, Peterboroughcolac, lorne, apollo bay, beech forest, forrest, barwon downs, deans march, winchelsea, gellibrand, lavers hill, port campbel, princetown, johanna, timboon, cobden, camperdown, swan marsh, simpson, birregurra, beeac, marengo, wye river, kennett river, skenes creek, peterborough< marriners falls, beauchamp falls, hopetoun falls, triplet falls, little aire falls, stevensons falls -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - KANGAROO FLAT GOLD MINE COLLECTION: ENGINEERING FEASIBILITYY STUDY CENTRAL DEBORAH GOLD MINE
40 page engineering feasibility study, with plans, for the development of the Central Deborah Tourist Mine, prepared by John Connell-Mott, Hay and Anderson, Hatch, Jacobs, consulting engineers, dated February 20th 1981. Enlargement of the shaft, lift installation, ventilation, dewatering, electrical installation are discussed. Latest costings range from $689,000 to $790,000.bendigo, gold mining, central deborah gold mine -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO GOLDEN CITY TOURIST BOOKLET
1970's Bendigo 'The Golden City' 24 coloured page tourist brochure. Cardboard cover featuring coloured Alexandra Fountain , with red Bendigo printed. The Golden City scroll printed below. Numerous coloured bendigo views inside and reproduction of C A Ross & Co Derwent Store on 1850's bendigo goldfield on reverse.Nucolorvue Productions Mentonebendigo, tourism, guide, bendigo city -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Letterhead, Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society (BTPS), BTPS letterhead, c1974
A4 size paper used by BTPS Ltd. as letterhead for period 1974c to about 1980. Has drawing of tram 27 in top left hand corner, organisational name and address and words "Ballarat Tourist Tramway" on base. Printed in green ink, on white paper, with watermark "Plus Fabric". 296.1 - as above, but with a "Burnie Superfine Bond" watermark.trams, tramways, btps, ballarat tourist tramway, letterhead, letters -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, Mariza Fiamengo, "Tram plans continue on track", 2/05/2001 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, 2 May 2001, written by Mariza Fiamengo advising that the Federal Government had made a $73,000 grant for a feasibility study of linking Ballarat's major tourist attractions through a tram system. Gives some background and quotes from Michael Ronaldson, Peter Winspur, Eugene Kneebone and Dianne Smith."The Courier, Ballarat, Wednesday 2 May 2001" in a box on the left hand side of the cutting.tram reinstatement, federal grant, feasibility study, city tramway -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Programme, Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society (BTPS), "Programme / Official RE-Opening Saturday 1st February 1975", Jan. 1975
Duplicated sheet from on orange coloured foolscap paper cut in half and then folded into half again, titled "Programme / Official RE-Opening Saturday 1st February 1975" outlining the programme for the re-opening celebrations. Headed Ballarat Tourist Tramway. Second copy added 25/4/2017 from donation of Ruth Nelson.trams, tramways, btps, opening, celebrations, proceedings -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Ticket, Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society (BTPS), "Guest Pass", 1975
Set of two "Ballarat Tourist Tramway Guest Pass" printed on light yellow card in the same style as an All Day Ticket (See Reg. Item 2727), with space for the name who issued to and who by on card. Has space for day and month to be punched out. 3272.1 - stamped with handstamp - "009" in black ink. 3272.2 - ditto "010"trams, tramways, btps, ballarat tourist tramway, tickets, all day tickets -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Photograph/s - set of 2, Warren Doubleday, 13/09/2003 12:00:00 AM
Set of two colour photographs of the then new road signs indicating the BTM using the words "Tourist Tramway" in the central median strip of Sturt St. West, or Western Highway at the intersection with Hamilton Ave. Photos taken by Warren Doubleday on 13.09.2002. Printed on Agfa Paper. 2604.1 - Taken from the western side 2604.2 - ditto, but further back. On rear of each photo in brown felt tip pen, the words "New Signage at Highway".btm, hamilton ave, western highway, sturt st west -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Dai Gum San Concept Plans - Chinese Tourist Village Bendigo Victoria, 1980s
During the first goldrush of the 1850s, Chinese miners referred to the Bendigo region (then Sandhurst) as Dai Gum San 大金山 - literally 'Big Gold Mountain'. The Golden Dragon Museum is situated in the city of Bendigo, Victoria, Australia. The museum is dedicated to the culture and history of Chinese Australians, particularly in the region. Built on the historical site of one of Bendigo's Chinatowns, the museum's precinct also includes Chinese Gardens and a temple to Kuan Yin. Through the museum accreditation program, it was the first accredited museum in Victoria and opened in 1991. These plans are the original plans before the the Golden Dragon Museum was built on its current site.Dai Gum San Concept Plans - Chinese Tourist Village Bendigo Victoria - 4 Sheets in colour by Stephenson and Turner Victoria Architects and Planners Sheet 1 Concept Plan and Developed Site Plan Sheet 2 Arts and Crafts Buildings Sheet 3 Restaurant, Historical Museum and Temple Complex Sheet 4 Motelhistory, bendigo, eaglehawk, chinese, chinese museum, dai gum san -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MERLE BUSH COLLECTION: LAKE TYERS/ABORIGINAL MATERIAL OF MERLE BUSH
Lake Tyers/Aboriginal related material of Merle Bush; a. ''Uplift'' Official Organ of the Aborigines Uplift Society, Nov 1940 32 paged booklet including article on Lake Tyers Aboriginal Station; b. May 1941 issue of ''Uplift''; c. Tourist flyer on lake Tyers and the lake Tyers House accommodation there (Nowa Nowa Park).clubs, social, aboriginal uplift society -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Letterhead, Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society (BTPS), BTPS letterhead, c1974
A4 size paper used by BTPS Ltd. as letterhead for period 1974c to about 1980. Has drawing of tram 27 in top left hand corner, organisational name and address and words "Ballarat Tourist Tramway" on base. Printed in green ink, on white paper, with watermark "Plus Fabric". 296.1 - as above, but with a "Burnie Superfine Bond" watermark.trams, tramways, btps, ballarat tourist tramway, letterhead, letters -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Document - Application To Conduct Ski Hire Centre, General Store & Postal Facilities Rejected, 13.10.1960
Bob Hymans Collection Bob (Herman) Hymans (a former member of the Royal Netherlands Navy) was born in Bloemendaal, Holland on 30th September 1922. During World War II he fought against the Japanese in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and was imprisoned in Changi and on the Burma Railway. After gaining qualifications as a Ski Instructor, Bob arrived in Falls Creek in July 1950. Working as an Instructor and Supervisor at Bogong Lodge, Bob decided his future was in accommodation. He was successful in negotiating an indenture for land from the State Electricity Commission (SEC). It took Bob two years to build his Grand Coeur Chalet but, tragically, it was burned down in August 1961. Bob also built the first Chairlift in Australia. This was a single chairlift and the structure was built from wooden electricity poles. He was constantly full of new ideas and proposals for the village. Bob Hymans die on 7th July 2007. This Collection of documents and letters tells the story of Bob's endeavours to develop Falls Creek into the ski village it is today.This letter is significant because it reflects the relationship between Bob Hymans and the Management Committee.A letter from the Falls Creek Tourist Area Management Committee to Bob Hymans advising him that his application to establish a Ski Hire store as well as a General Store with postal facilities has been rejected in favour of another applicant. His proposal to operate a public restaurant cannot be considered until he is prepared to conform with procedures.falls creek tourist area management committee, ski lift proposals -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Document - The F.C.T.A. (Amendment) Regulations 1961
Bob Hymans Collection Bob (Herman) Hymans (a former member of the Royal Netherlands Navy) was born in Bloemendaal, Holland on 30th September 1922. During World War II he fought against the Japanese in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and was imprisoned in Changi and on the Burma Railway. After gaining qualifications as a Ski Instructor, Bob arrived in Falls Creek in July 1950. Working as an Instructor and Supervisor at Bogong Lodge, Bob decided his future was in accommodation. He was successful in negotiating an indenture for land from the State Electricity Commission (SEC). It took Bob two years to build his Grand Coeur Chalet but, tragically, it was burned down in August 1961. Bob also built the first Chairlift in Australia. This was a single chairlift and the structure was built from wooden electricity poles. He was constantly full of new ideas and proposals for the village. Bob Hymans die on 7th July 2007. This Collection of documents and letters tells the story of Bob's endeavours to develop Falls Creek into the ski village it is today.This letter is significant because it documents the procedures followed by the Management Committee and amendments made to its area of jurisdiction in 1961.A document outlining amendments made in 1960 to the previous Falls Creek Tourist Area Regulations on 1959. This included extension of the geographic area covered to include the Downhill Racing Course and vehicle parking areas adjoining the Upper Kiewa Valley Road. It also amended the dates for the term of office by members and introduced a system of postal nominations and voting.falls creek tourist area management committee, sec supply to falls creek 1961. -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Document - FCTA Regulation Amendments, Summary Attached
Bob Hymans Collection Bob (Herman) Hymans (a former member of the Royal Netherlands Navy) was born in Bloemendaal, Holland on 30th September 1922. During World War II he fought against the Japanese in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and was imprisoned in Changi and on the Burma Railway. After gaining qualifications as a Ski Instructor, Bob arrived in Falls Creek in July 1950. Working as an Instructor and Supervisor at Bogong Lodge, Bob decided his future was in accommodation. He was successful in negotiating an indenture for land from the State Electricity Commission (SEC). It took Bob two years to build his Grand Coeur Chalet but, tragically, it was burned down in August 1961. Bob also built the first Chairlift in Australia. This was a single chairlift and the structure was built from wooden electricity poles. He was constantly full of new ideas and proposals for the village. Bob Hymans die on 7th July 2007. This Collection of documents and letters tells the story of Bob's endeavours to develop Falls Creek into the ski village it is today.This letter is significant because it documents the procedures followed by the Management Committee and amendments made to its area of jurisdiction in 1961.A letter addressed to Mr. Hymans from L. J. Henry, newly appointed Secretary of the Falls Creek Tourist Area Management Committee enclosing a summary of recent amendments to Regulations. It also indicated that the terms of offices of the two incumbent representatives had been extended, thus negating the need for the next meeting, which was therefore cancelled.falls creek tourist area management committee, amendment to regulations 1959 -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Souvenir plate, The breakwater, Mid 20th century
This item has been bought as a souvenir of Warrnambool probably by a tourist. It features the breakwater built in 1890 to assist shipping in the port of Warrnambool . Tourism is important in Warrnambool today - in Summer the coastal scenery and the beaches and in Winter the with the whale season and the May Racing Carnival This item is of minor interest as an example of a tourist souvenir of Warrnambool.Small circular plate with pale blue border with interior black ring. The centre of the plate is white and has a rectangular image of the breakwater.The breakwater Warrnambool Vic is in black text underneath the image. Noritake made in Japan in green on back of the platewarrnamool breakwater -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Leaflet - Kiewa, Welcome to Kiewa
The State Electricity Commission of Victoria constructed the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme from 1938 to 1961. The Scheme included three power stations, dams, tunnels and was becoming a popular tourist destination with Falls Creek Ski field within its boundaries.This leaflet was published by the SECV to ensure all visitors to the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme were made aware of safety measures with regard to their driving and to bush fires. These were necessary as the area was unique with driving on mountainous roads, changeable and extreme weather and the threat of bush fires. The gatehouse existed during construction, when the SECV was in charge, as a restriction to entry to the Scheme for SECV workers and those with permission to enter. The SECV controlled the area so in case of accident, the SECV was the body to contact not eg. the police.Small white and green leaflet made from one sheet of glossy paper and folded in half. Front cover has the title in the middle, the SECV emblem at the centre top and across the bottom is a message to read the inside pages which are safety messages for driving and bush fires. The back cover has a RACV road map of Kiewa and its 'works' including the Gatehouse which was the entrance to the scheme.The map also has an insert of the main roads & nearby cities. state electricity commission of victoria; kiewa hydro electric scheme; gatehouse; safety rules; kiewa -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, early 1900's
Eliza Coghlan was house keeper for James Duffus, who lived on property crn Rhyll/Newhaven Road and Phillip Island Tourist Road. Eliza Coghlan died in 1910 aged 113 years and is buried at the Phillip Island Cemetery (Monumental Section)Early settler - Eliza Coghlanlocal history, photography, photographs, slides, film, eliza coghlan, black & white photograph -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Elaine Kendall, 2012
Also five other colour photographs of PS Curlip entering the Lakes numbers 04181.1, 04181.2, 04181.3,04181.4, 04181.5 sizes 10 x 15 cm. This tourist attraction from Orbost created a lot of interest among Lakes Entrance boat ownersColour photograph showing PS Curlip replica entering Entrance on way to slips at Paynsville with Police boat in attendance Lakes Entrance Victoriatourism -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper - Newspaper Clipping, Circular, 7/03/1979 12:00:00 AM
Set of sheets with small newspaper clippings and a circular advertising the Ballarat Tourist Tramway operational details and fares collected by Paul Nicholson on behalf of the BTPS. 3725.1 - series of four number A4 BTPS letterhead with cuttings from The Age and other sources - dated Jan. 1978 to May 1980 pasted onto the A4 sheets with handwritten notes about date and source. 3725.1 - RACV Touring Bulletin - Volume 19, Number 4 - foolscap, double side duplicated sheets, with a blue banner on the front. Dated Wed. 7/3/1979, with items about 25 Years of Moomba, Tourist Tramway - Ballarat, giving dates, time and fares, Highland Gathering, Melbourne Tattoo and the Pioneer Country Sound and Wheels Festival - Swan Hill.tram, trams, btps, advertisements, publicity, racv -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), "The Melbourne Tram", 1992
Pamphlet - full colour - folded A3 - "The Melbourne Tram", giving details of the proposed tourist tram service that was to be effective Oct. 1992. On the inside has a map showing the proposed routes, a morning and afternoon tour, fares and how to book. Has a image of Y 469 on the front cover. Randal advised that Y469 was painted dark green very briefly in 1992 - an initiated of the Kirner Government to operate "The Melbourne Tram" as a tourist service. See also the front cover of the PTC "Changing Times", Vol 2, No. 22, 18 June 1992 - htd539i4 See Reg Item 539 for a mounted decal for this service and 669 for a complimentary ticket. See Reg Item 3657 for an item in the PTC Staff newsletter for the launch of the tram and a phot. See Reg item 5962 for a calendar image of the tram.trams, tramways, the met, logos, tourist trams, y class -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, first half 20th century
this photograph is of Cape Conran in Far East Gippsland. It appears to be a copy of a commercial postcard available to tourists or East Gippsland residents to send to friends or relatives.Cameras in the early 20th century were not a common family possession and a postcard was a common souvenir and way of sending a short message.Postcards form a vital part of social and historical records for researchers. A black / photograph of trees and a beach with rocks and the ocean in the background. It appears to be a copy of a postcard and has been hand trimmed.cape-conran -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Postcard Circa 1950, Road to Bogong High Plains Kiewa Hydro Electric Project, Circa 1950's
This postcard was produced in the 1950's for the tourist trade in the Kiewa Valley and Alpine region. It encompasses the period when the State of Victoria was pressured by the ever increasing demand by industry and its population for electricity supplies. Hydro electricity was seen as an untapped natural resource to quench this demand. The Victorian Alps and the rivers flowing into its valleys was ideal for the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electricity Scheme. The late 1940's saw the development of this scheme and the changing of sections of alpine landscape is covered by this and other postcards/pictures (tourists, construction workers, and established rural populations). This period in time was before the established wildlife and forest/nature groups became political activist who changed legislative acts to protect the environment.This rural region (Kiewa Valley/alpine plains) was at most only significant to a smaller group of winter sports, summer hikers/horse riders and rural farmers/graziers. The numbers of tourists and the increase in the local resident population was boosted by the construction of the Hydro Electricity Scheme. This influx to the regional population resulted in a corresponding diversity in services and brought about an environment that responded to a growing level of tourists and thereby permitting this industry to grow more rapidly than it would have naturally. This postcard details an attraction to the "cleaner" method of providing electricity. This postcard was purchased in 1950 by a surveyor at Landford's Gap.This black and white photograph on a Valentine's postcard is from a V2 Argus photograph.. It is on a 200g/m paper density photo side gloss. See 0480 (A) - (G) for other photos of similar postcards.In white lettering " ROAD TO BOGONG HIGH PLAINS KIEWA HYDRO-ELECTRIC PROJECT", V3secv, road making, victorian alps -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Postcard - Rocky Valley - Circa 1950, 1950
This postcard was produced in the 1950's for the tourist trade in the Kiewa Valley and Alpine region. It encompasses the period when the State of Victoria was pressured by the ever increasing demand by industry and its population for electricity supplies. Hydro electricity was seen as an untapped natural resource to quench this demand. The Victorian Alps and the rivers flowing into its valleys was ideal for the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electricity Scheme. The late 1940's saw the development of this scheme and the changing of sections of alpine landscape is covered by this and other postcards/pictures (tourists, construction workers, and established rural populations). This period in time was before the established wildlife and forest/nature groups became political activist who changed legislative acts to protect the environment.This rural region (Kiewa Valley/alpine plains) was at most only significant to a smaller group of winter sports, summer hikers/horse riders and rural farmers/graziers. The numbers of tourists and the increase in the local resident population was boosted by the construction of the Hydro Electricity Scheme. This influx to the regional population resulted in a corresponding diversity in services and brought about an environment that responded to a growing level of tourists and thereby permitting this industry to grow more rapidly than it would have naturally. This postcard details an attraction to the "cleaner" method of providing electricity. This postcard was purchased in 1950 by a surveyor at Landford's Gap.This black and white photograph is from a Valentine's V2 Argus postcard. It is on a 200g/m paper density one side gloss. See also KVHS 0480 (A) to (L) for similar postcards. "ROCKY VALLEY FROM BOGONG HIGH PLAINS KIEWA HYDRO-ELECTRIC PROJECT" "V1"kiewa valley tourism, victorian alps, alternate energy supplies, alpine population growth, rocky valley, secv -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Postcard - Junction Dam - Circa 1950, Circa 1950's
This postcard was produced in the 1950's for the tourist trade in the Kiewa Valley and Alpine region. It encompasses the period when the State of Victoria was pressured by the ever increasing demand by industry and its population for electricity supplies. Hydro electricity was seen as an untapped natural resource to quench this demand. The Victorian Alps and the rivers flowing into its valleys was ideal for the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electricity Scheme. The late 1940's saw the development of this scheme and the changing of sections of alpine landscape is covered by this and other postcards/pictures (tourists, construction workers, and established rural populations). This period in time was before the established wildlife and forest/nature groups became political activist who changed legislative acts to protect the environment.This rural region (Kiewa Valley/alpine plains) was at most only significant to a smaller group of winter sports, summer hikers/horse riders and rural farmers/graziers. The numbers of tourists and the increase in the local resident population was boosted by the construction of the Hydro Electricity Scheme. This influx to the regional population resulted in a corresponding diversity in services and brought about an environment that responded to a growing level of tourists and thereby permitting this industry to grow more rapidly than it would have naturally. This postcard details an attraction to the "cleaner" method of providing electricity. This postcard was purchased in 1950 by a surveyor at Landford's Gap.This black and white photograph is a Valentine's postcard, from a V2 Argus photograph. It is on a 200g/m paper density with only the photo side gloss.Front "JUNCTION DAM & SPILLWAY, BOGONG KIEWA HYDRO-ELECTRIC PROJECT" on the flip side "VALENTINE'S POST CARD " "A GENUINE PHOTOGRAPH"kiewa valley tourism, victorian alps, alternate energy supplies, alpine population growth, junction dam, secv