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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Letter, Ringwood Bowling Club wanting the council to ask the Electricity Commission for low tariff power in 1930
1929 saw the establishment of the Ringwood Bowls Club initially located on the land now occupied by the Eastland Shopping Centre. It moved to its current location in Loughnan Road, Ringwood in 1997.Ringwood Bowling Club wanting the council to ask the Electricity Commission for low tariff power in 1930city of ringwood bowls club, ringwood bowling club, ringwood bowls club, lawn bowls, bowling -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Book - Non Fiction History, The Kiewa Story, circa 1993
This book provides in chronological order the development of the Kiewa Hydro-electricity scheme from the first concept (1911) to final construction work (1961). It covers the first attempt to utilise the power of the Victorian Alps water system. It started from a private syndicate and developed to the current State Electricity Commission of Victoria. The incentive for the Hydro scheme was to make money and not as an alternative to the carbon producing coal fired power plants. These coal fired power plants were increasing in numbers to service an ever increasing demand made by population expansion, especially in cities and large rural settlements. This demand spiraled up after World War II when there was a tremendous spike in immigration numbers due to refugees and displaced persons in Europe. The ability to utilise the untapped water provided by the winter snow fields, for a higher yield in electricity, was a powerful incentive to overcome the physical hardships in this remote Alpine region. Future power requirements may initiate the re-installation of the other two power stations(Pretty Valley and Big Hill) covered in original Scheme. This publication not only covers the development of the Kiewa Valley region with respect to population (within a socio-economical framework) but also the subtle but yet strong physical changes of a relatively pristine alpine region. The demands that an ever growing regional population places on the environment is clearly documented in print and black and white photographs. The working and living conditions of those who constructed and gave life to this hydro scheme is well documented in this book. It may be viewed as spartan now but was relevantly good at that moment in time, especially for those workers fleeing a devastated European environment. The successful planning and consideration to minimising any intrusion upon the natural alpine forests and high plains can viewed as an example (compared to the Tasmanian Hydro schemes) of how future hydro schemes (an inevitable requirement) will proceed. Most rural towns (in the early 1900s) were built by unencumbered rural based citizens, with the exception of Mount Beauty and Falls Creek. These two settlements were brought into life by a State (Victorian) Authority for a specific function and program. They were a gated community, that is, only open to construction workers involved with the hydro scheme. All facilities within these communities were provided by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria. The impact on the social, financial and individual independency of the community, by the transition from the S.E.C .environment to one of local government (Shire of Bright), had in some cases a severe impact.This hard covered book has a green cover with pictures on the front and back covers. The front cover has a coloured picture of a snow covered Mount Bogong taken from the opposite mountain range. The valley between both ranges has a whisk of mist over it. At the bottom of this picture are three black and white photographs covering the construction of the Kiewa Hydro - Electricity Scheme. On the back cover is a photograph, (black and white) detailing the Bogong village and Junction dam containing lake Guy. The inside front cover is a black and white photograph which details the construction of the West Kiewa tailrace tunnel during April 1951. The inside back cover is a black and white photograph of the concrete pour at the Clover Dam circa 1952. All photographs and sketches are in black and white. The pages are approximately 160 g/m2 and those which have photographs are on gloss paper.Book spine: "The Kiewa Story Graham Napier Geoff Easdown" alongside this is a white framed circle with white spokes radiating out and underneath in white lettering SECkiewa valley, hydro scheme, victorian alpine region, electricity generators, graham napier, geoff easdown -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stuart Tompkins Studio, Electricity Supply Poles, Warrigal Road, Holmesglen, 1965
Research provided by Stuart Tompkins Studio, Box Hill, into alternatives for median strip street lighting to be used in Burke Road, Kew. The photographers identified variants in different suburbs appropriate to Kew's needs. The series from which the photograph is drawn provides a snapshot by a commercial photographic studio of each named vicinity in 1965 as well as providing examples of public works infrastructure being commissioned by local government in the 1960s. The photos originally formed part of the Engineering Department's files in the City of Kew before being donated to the kew Historical Society.Electricity Supply Poles, Warrigal Road, Holmesglen, 1965. Stuart Tompkins Studio provided this photograph for the Kew City Council. The photograph of Warrigal Road, north of Holmesglen looking north depicts wooden poles with bracket light fittings. These were the same as those proposed for Kew, except the lights and fittings were not to be 350 watt. Mercury lamps were preferred. [There are three copies of this photograph in the Collection.] Typed inscription on reverse: "Electricity Supply Poles. Photographed for Kew City Council 8/2/65. No.3 Warrigal Road - North of Holmesglen looking north. Wooden poles with bracket fittings same as those proposed for Kew except lights and fittings are not for 250 watt c. c. mercury lamps proposed. Wooden pole 3' up 11 3/4" dia." Studio stamp: "Stuart Tompkins Studio. 547 Station Street, Box Hill. WX1439."stuart tompkins studio, warrigal road (holmesglen) 1965, street lighting -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stuart Tompkins Studio, Electricity Supply Poles, Warrigal Road, Holmesglen, 1965
Research provided by Stuart Tompkins Studio, Box Hill, into alternatives for median strip street lighting to be used in Burke Road, Kew. The photographers identified variants in different suburbs appropriate to Kew's needs. The series from which the photograph is drawn provides a snapshot by a commercial photographic studio of each named vicinity in 1965 as well as providing examples of public works infrastructure being commissioned by local government in the 1960s. The photos originally formed part of the Engineering Department's files in the City of Kew before being donated to the kew Historical Society.Electricity Supply Poles, Warrigal Road, Holmesglen, 1965. Stuart Tompkins Studio provided this photograph for the Kew City Council. The photograph of Warrigal Road, north of Holmesglen looking north depicts wooden poles with bracket light fittings. These were the same as those proposed for Kew, except the lights and fittings were not to be 350 watt. Mercury lamps were preferred. [There are three copies of this photograph in the Collection.] Typed inscription on reverse: "Electricity Supply Poles. Photographed for Kew City Council 8/2/65. No.3 Warrigal Road - North of Holmesglen looking north. Wooden poles with bracket fittings same as those proposed for Kew except lights and fittings are not for 250 watt c. c. mercury lamps proposed. Wooden pole 3' up 11 3/4" dia." Studio stamp: "Stuart Tompkins Studio. 547 Station Street, Box Hill. WX1439."stuart tompkins studio, warrigal road (holmesglen) 1965, street lighting -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photograph - Folder of Photographs – Photocopied set of 10 black and white photographs (pages 19 - 28) from the display folder put together by KVHS to document life on the Kiewa Valley Hydro-electric Scheme
Although the Kiewa Hydro-Electric Scheme was first proposed in 1911, construction did not commence until 1938. As part of the push to cut electricity costs and diversify supply, the Victorian Government (circa 1930) initiated the conversion from primarily brown coal supply to hydro – electricity. Field investigations during the 1940’s resulted in a new proposal for a scheme that had more than double the capacity of the 1938 scheme. The Kiewa Hydroelectric Scheme became the largest scheme of its kind in the State Of Victoria and the second largest scheme in Australia. The number of personnel involved in the planning and construction of the scheme increased dramatically. During the late 1940’s, most activity centred around the construction of the West Kiewa Power Station, Rocky Valley Reservoir, McKay Creek Power Station and the Bogong Creek Aqueduct.A common thread across all the larger hydro scheme constructions was the need for workers, both qualified and unqualified who came from around the world seeking a new life for themselves and their families. New accommodation and facilities were required for the army of workers engaged in construction in often remote and wild areas. The SEC had a high demand for timber, and set up the first of a number of sawmills at Bogong Creek in 1939 and set up the first hardwood logging in the headwaters of the Kiewa River. These new ‘towns’ such as Mt Beauty and Bogong, survived, serving the needs of operational personnel and their families, and expanding with growth of new industries. Mount Beauty, and to a lesser extent Bogong, are among these places. Large A3 size spiral bound display folder containing 21 pages of photocopied black and white photographs of various aspects of the early days of the Kiewa Valley Hydro-electric scheme including equipment, various work sites and photographs of workers and their families. 1-Allis Chalmers Tractor School 2- Gardens outside Administrative Office – Mt Beauty 3- Mt Beauty house – 1950 4-Bridge over Pretty Valley River, Bogong 5-Rocky Valley Spillway Tunnel break through 6-Ni 1 Headrace Tunnel drilling face 7-No 4 Power Station Drilling 8-Clover Dam Flood Waters 9-No1 Head Race Tunnel Portal Building 10-Clover Dam 1-STATE ELECTRICITY COMMISSION OF VICTORIA Date: 5.9.49 Time: 10amm No K5174 Kiewa Hydro Electric Works Allis Chalmers Tractor School Page number 19 2-STATE ELECTRICITY COMMISSION OF VICTORIA Date: 22.2.50 Time: 3.30pm No K5601 Kiewa Hydro Electric Works Gardens outside Administrative Office – Mt Beauty Page number 20 3-Mt Beauty house – 1950 Page number 21 4-STATE ELECTRICITY COMMISSION OF VICTORIA Date: 23.10.50 Time: 11.15am No K6331 Kiewa Hydro Electric Works Bogong-Bridge over Pretty Valley River Page number 22 5-STATE ELECTRICITY COMMISSION OF VICTORIA Date: 23.6.50 Time: 2.30pm No K5844 Kiewa Hydro Electric Works ROCKY VALLEY SPILLWAY TUNNEL BREAK THROUGH Page number 23 6-20/3/52 – No. 1 Headrace Tunnel Drilling face (E.E.E. contract) Page number 24 7-6/6/52 – No 4 Power Station – Drilling Page number 25 8-STATE ELECTRICITY COMMISSION OF VICTORIA Date: 6/6/52 Time: No K7113 Kiewa Hydro Electric Works Clover Dam Flood Waters Page number 26 9-STATE ELECTRICITY COMMISSION OF VICTORIA Date: Oct 1952 Time: No K7239 Kiewa Hydro Electric Works No. 1 HEAD RACE TUNNEL PORTAL BUILDING. Handwritten underneath – This information from Ron White-the later Principal Hydro Engineer of the SEC. Oct 1952 Location incorrect? All work on No 1 had ceased after financial crash of 1951. This photo would refer to No 4 Headrace Tunnel? Page number 27 10-STATE ELECTRICITY COMMISSION OF VICTORIA Date: Jan 1953 Time: No K7307 Kiewa Hydro Electric Works CLOVER DAM Page number 28 secv; kiewa hydro electric scheme; bogong; mt beauty; construction area -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Report, Legislative Assembly of Victoria, "Progress Report on the Select Committee on Electricity Supply", Nov. 1922
Sixteen page printed report titled "Progress Report on the Select Committee on Electricity Supply" and subtitled "The Provision of the State Electricity Commission Bill and the Purchase of the North Melbourne Electric Tramways and Lighting Company's works and undertakings" Published by the Order of the Legislative Assembly 21 November 1922." Folded and stapled along left hand edge. Sheets have rounded corners. Looks at the purchase of the NMETL and rural power. Has an Appendix titled "The Powers of the Commission and how they are being exercised" signed by John Monash and and other "The Problem of Retail Distribution of Electricity in Rural Districts".Stamp of ESCo in top right hand corner dated "28 Nov. 1922" and throughout the report, many pencil marks highlighting or underlining aspects.trams, tramways, sec, nmetl, power supply, councils -
Orbost & District Historical Society
invitation, 1965
The State Electricity Commission of Victoria was established in 1918 and the State Government appointed “Electricity Commissioners” responsible for generation and distribution of electricity throughout the State. The Electricity Supply Department was a part of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria. This invitation was for the opening of the new district offices and showroom of the Electricity Supply Department. It took place on February 19 1965 at 2.30 p.m. in Orbost and was opened by Cr C.T. Truscott ( Charlie) who was the president of Orbost Shire. This item reflects a significant event in Orbost's history.A shiny white rectangular card with red print. It is an invitation to the opening of the new district offices and showroom of the Electricity Supply Department. It notes the date and time of the opening.electricity-supply-orbost invitation -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "They Said "Please use our Electricity" (in 1907)", 29/03/1951
Has a strong association with Mr Arthur Walker an employee of ESCo since 1907 and the SEC - Ballarat office.Newspaper clipping dated 29-3-51, following retirement of Arthur Walker - ESCo and SEC, Accountant at Ballarat office - stories of trams, power supply etc. Has photo of Arthur Walker, has reference to windscreens on tram, testing of trams in Ballarat use of electricity in Ballarat. From The Courier, titled "They Said "Please use our Electricity" (in 1907)" Record updated and images added 21/8/2013.In ink "Courier - Thursday 29-3-51"trams, tramways, sec, esco, power supply, trams -
Mont De Lancey
Hydro Mixer, Circa 1920
Connects to a kitchen sink tap.Hydro Mixer water powered whisk, with marble patterning on body of enamelled cast iron mechanism.Hydro Mixer Pat. App.whisks, food processing equipment -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Willits H. Sawyer, "Report on the Status and Affairs of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria", 1926
Report - 32 pages centre stapled, printed on foolscap paper, has an index (see image i2), report of the Royal Commissioner Sawyer titled "Report on the Status and Affairs of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria and the scope and working of the State Electricity Commission Acts". Looks at the financial situation of the Commission, its management, equipment, power supply systems, Newport, technical issues, hydro power stations, Yallourn, problems with brown coal, use of Richmond Power station Signed by author on rear page. Note: At the time of cataloguing very little found on Mr. W. Sawyer - see reference in Trove for meeting with Sir John Monash - http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3737172/446386 and International Electrical Engineers - http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?arnumber=5217646, that he died 1/3/1966, age 93 - had been associated with Electric Street Railway companies, the Railway Engineering Department of General Electric and the firm Ford Bacon and Davis in New York City. For scan of full document see htd2104i3.pdf - downloaded from the Parliamentary web site - 29/7/2018.In the top right hand sector "J.P.S. just to let you know that I have appreciated your many courtesies and kindnesses HHS - 28/5/26". On rear page, has been signed by Willits H. Sawyer.trams, tramways, secv, power supply, royal commission, newport power station, richmond power station -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stuart Tompkins Studio, Electricity Supply Poles, South Road, Moorabbin, 1965
Research provided by Stuart Tompkins Studio, Box Hill, into alternatives for median strip street lighting to be used in Burke Road, Kew. The photographers identified variants in different suburbs appropriate to Kew's needs.The series from which the photograph is drawn provides a snapshot by a commercial photographic studio of each named vicinity in 1965 as well as providing examples of public works infrastructure being commissioned by local government in the 1960s. The photos originally formed part of the Engineering Department's files in the City of Kew before being donated to the kew Historical Society.Electricity Supply Poles, South Road, Moorabbin, 1965. Stuart Tompkins Studio provided this photograph for the Kew City Council. The photograph of South Road, Moorabbin, west of Jasper Road, looking east depicts steel poles with two lamps in a median strip and supply wires from pole to pole. The poles were described as 100′ apart. The notation on the rear of the photograph was that there were lamps along the median strip except at intersections. A wooden pole is recognised as supporting heavy supply lines across the road. The steel poles in the photograph were said to be between 3′ to 3.5′ whereas the wooden poles were three to 12.25″ in diameter. [There are three copies of this photograph in the Collection.] Typed inscription on reverse: "Electricity Supply Poles. Photographed for Kew City Council 8/2/65. No.2 South Road - Moorabbin, west of Jasper Road, looking east. Steel poles with two lamps in median strip and supply wires from pole to pole along median strip (poles only 100' apart). Lamps along median only except at intersections. Wooden pole supports heavy supply lines across the road. Wooden poles 3' up and 8 1/2" dia. Wooden poles 3' up and 12 1/2 dia." Studio stamp: "Stuart Tompkins Studio. 547 Station Street, Box Hill. WX1439."public infrastructure -- kew (vic.), city of kew - engineers department -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stuart Tompkins Studio, Electricity Supply Poles, South Road, Moorabbin, 1965
Research provided by Stuart Tompkins Studio, Box Hill, into alternatives for median strip street lighting to be used in Burke Road, Kew. The photographers identified variants in different suburbs appropriate to Kew's needs.The series from which the photograph is drawn provides a snapshot by a commercial photographic studio of each named vicinity in 1965 as well as providing examples of public works infrastructure being commissioned by local government in the 1960s. The photos originally formed part of the Engineering Department's files in the City of Kew before being donated to the kew Historical Society.Electricity Supply Poles, South Road, Moorabbin, 1965. Stuart Tompkins Studio provided this photograph for the Kew City Council. The photograph of South Road, Moorabbin, west of Jasper Road, looking east depicts steel poles with two lamps in a median strip and supply wires from pole to pole. The poles were described as 100′ apart. The notation on the rear of the photograph was that there were lamps along the median strip except at intersections. A wooden pole is recognised as supporting heavy supply lines across the road. The steel poles in the photograph were said to be between 3′ to 3.5′ whereas the wooden poles were three to 12.25″ in diameter. [There are three copies of this photograph in the Collection.] Typed inscription on reverse: "Electricity Supply Poles. Photographed for Kew City Council 8/2/65. No.2 South Road - Moorabbin, west of Jasper Road, looking east. Steel poles with two lamps in median strip and supply wires from pole to pole along median strip (poles only 100' apart). Lamps along median only except at intersections. Wooden pole supports heavy supply lines across the road. Wooden poles 3' up and 8 1/2" dia. Wooden poles 3' up and 12 1/2 dia." Studio stamp: "Stuart Tompkins Studio. 547 Station Street, Box Hill. WX1439."city of kew -- engineers department, public infrastructure -- kew (vic.) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stuart Tompkins Studio, Electricity Supply Poles, South Road, Moorabbin, 1965
Research provided by Stuart Tompkins Studio, Box Hill, into alternatives for median strip street lighting to be used in Burke Road, Kew. The photographers identified variants in different suburbs appropriate to Kew's needs.The series from which the photograph is drawn provides a snapshot by a commercial photographic studio of each named vicinity in 1965 as well as providing examples of public works infrastructure being commissioned by local government in the 1960s. The photos originally formed part of the Engineering Department's files in the City of Kew before being donated to the kew Historical Society.Electricity Supply Poles, South Road, Moorabbin, 1965. Stuart Tompkins Studio provided this photograph for the Kew City Council. The photograph of South Road, Moorabbin, west of Jasper Road, looking east depicts steel poles with two lamps in a median strip and supply wires from pole to pole. The poles were described as 100′ apart. The notation on the rear of the photograph was that there were lamps along the median strip except at intersections. A wooden pole is recognised as supporting heavy supply lines across the road. The steel poles in the photograph were said to be between 3′ to 3.5′ whereas the wooden poles were three to 12.25″ in diameter. [There are three copies of this photograph in the Collection.] Typed inscription on reverse: "Electricity Supply Poles. Photographed for Kew City Council 8/2/65. No.2 South Road - Moorabbin, west of Jasper Road, looking east. Steel poles with two lamps in median strip and supply wires from pole to pole along median strip (poles only 100' apart). Lamps along median only except at intersections. Wooden pole supports heavy supply lines across the road. Wooden poles 3' up and 8 1/2" dia. Wooden poles 3' up and 12 1/2 dia." Studio stamp: "Stuart Tompkins Studio. 547 Station Street, Box Hill. WX1439."stuart tompkins studio, street lighting, south road (moorabin) 1965, public infrastructure -- city of kew, city of kew -- engineer's department -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Red Cross float in Main Street in front of Mr R.J. & Mr L.A. Heslop Shop and Electricity Showroom
Red Cross in street procession of floats. In Main Street in front of R.J. & L.A. Heslop Shop and Electricity Showroom.stawell medical -
Federation University Historical Collection
Register, Ballarat School of Mines Register of Attendance in the Subject of Electricity and Magnetism I, 1912, 1912
John McKenzie Sutherland was taught Electricity and Magnetism at the Ballarat School of Mines. He later went on to teach the subject himselfHard covered school register with charcoal green tape spine. Inside is a handwritten class and attendance list.henry sutton, john m sutherland, john mckenzie sutherland, leslie de grut, allan perry, charles smith, urn reid, urn john reid, w g taylor, walter sporn, eric williams, henry davies, henry h davies, harold kennedy -
Federation University Historical Collection
Register, Education Department Victoria, Ballarat School of Mines register of Attendance in the Subject of Electricity and Magnetism, 1912, 1912
The subject 'Electricity & Magnetism; was taught at the Ballarat School of Mines. The teacher, John M. Sutherland, had been a student of Henry Sutton.Foolscap hard covered register with handwritten class list and attendances.henry sutton, ballarat school of mines, john m sutherland, john mckenzie sutherland, electricity and magnetism, leslie schmidt, edmond doepel, u v nankervis, fred middleton, roy proctor, clyde messenger, newman rosenthal, hendley tongway, roy tong, joseph james, roy kydd, thomas haymes, george brewster, alex geddes, urn penhalluriack, jack allan, frank cathcart, jack barnett, norman barker, leslie ellingsen, theodore alliston, basil ross, lindsay barclay, frank dawson, robert hayden -
Federation University Historical Collection
Correspondence, State Electricity Commission of Victoria to Ballarat School of Mines, 1937, 1937
The Ballarat School of Mines trained electricians.Correspondence on State Electricity Commission of Victoria letterhead between the State Electricity Commission of Victoria to Ballarat School of Mines in 1937. .1) Dated 16/01/1937 this item relates to the licensing of Electrical Mechanics Regulations 1935 and is signed by W.J. Price .2) Dated 24/08/1937 this item relates to the practical portion of examination 37/2 in connection with Licensing of Electrical Mechanics at Ballarat on 23 September 1937 and is signed by W.J. Price .3) Dates 18 October 1937 this three page foolscap letter relates to radio interference suppressors, and the increasing us of earth leakage circuit breakers for the protection of installations, and is signed by D. Dunhamstate electricity commission of victoria, ballarat school of mines, electricity, trades, electricians, w.j. price, d. dunham, sec -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Box - Small Wooden, 1952
The extension of the S.E.C. supply to country areas of Victoria took place following WW2. Most areas celebrated the occasion with a special 'switching on' function at the local hall. Mrs Downer was the wife of local Councillor John Downer. Extension of electricity in Victoria|Toolamba|ElectricitySmall wooden box with brass plaque on top and electric switch attached to the brass, commemorating switching on of district electricity supply.Pres. to Mrs J.E. Downer as a memento of the switching on of electricity at Toolamba, 18/11/1952.tatura, civic, memento, presentations -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, Ballarat School of Mines Register of Attendances for Electricity and Magnetism, 1905
The Ballarat School of Mines is a predecessor institution of Federation University Australia. The teacher of this subject, John M. Sutherland, had been taught Electricity and Magnetism by Henry Sutton. A slim, green pastel, hard cover volume with black spine. Two full-width pages for entering names of those enrolled.ballarat school of mines, john m. sutherland, electricity and magnetism -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, M. Sayers, "Electricity Supply for Buninyong", "Ballarat Trams in Picturesque Setting", 2000?
Photocopy of an article in the State Electricity Commission of Victoria Magazine, Contact, Vol 1, No. 4, Feb 1937 titled "Electricity Supply for Buninyong" and "Ballarat Trams in Picturesque Setting". Each item had a thin strip of paper attached by staple to the top left hand corner, giving the Vol. No. details. The first story features the provision of power to the town of Buninyong on 14/1/2937. The supply was provided by a 6.6kV line running from Sebastopol. The second story with a photo of a line up of 7 trams in the Gardens following the annual outing of the Pleasant Street State School trip to the Botanical Gardens and special trams in general. Record revised 3/4/2019 to add digital images with those from Andrew Cook CD.trams, tramways, power supply, picnics, buninyong, wendouree parade -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Folder - The Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme
Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme covering the years 1911 -1961 was constructed by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria.Technical and general information on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme 1911 - 1961In a clear plastic envelope shaped folder are photocopied papers covering the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. The Index includes twelve headings.kiewa hydro electric scheme; state electricity commission of victoria; -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, M. Sayers, "The Development of Ballarat's Electricity Supply", 2000?
2971.1 - Photocopy of the cover of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria Magazine, Contact, Vol 3, No. 3, Nov 1938 . Features Miss Winifred Gurr of the Queenscliff office, as the Good Fairy, Electricity at the Geelong Centenary Celebrations. Has the SEC logo or motif on the top of the cover. 2971.2 - Photocopy of an article in the State Electricity Commission of Victoria Magazine, Contact, Vol 3, No. 3, Nov. 1938 titled "The Development of Ballarat's Electricity Supply". One A3 sheet and one A4 sheet. The article details the SEC's part in the celebration of Geelong's Centenary Celebrations in October 1938. Opened by Mayor, Alderman C. N. Brown. Details the lighting needs for the celebrations, 400kW, the large motor traffic who came to see them, damage due to Gales, public buildings illuminated and the procession. Includes details of the decorated trams - 1500 paper floors and 400 lamps. Has photos of Moorabool St, a decorated Pengelly tram and Power Station. On page 4 is a letter from an American visitor, Dorothy Bradner congratulating the tramways. Record revised 3/4/2019 to add digital images with those from Andrew Cook CD. Images added of pages 22 and 37 Page 22 - image 12 - titled "The Provincial Big Three" - photos of the Managers of the Ballarat, Geelong and Bendigo Regions - Mr. T. A. Farr, Mr. H.N. Hornabrook and T.H. McNaught. Page 37 - image 11 - Staff movements of General Interest - records the retirement of W. White Tramways Inspector Geelong, and appointments - W. J. McKinnon appointed as Tramway Inspector and Mr. C. S. Ball, appointed Senior Traffic Inspector. Each item had a thin strip of paper attached by staple to the top left hand corner, giving the Vol. No. details. trams, tramways, sec, geelong, geelong centenary, power station, decorated trams, letters -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Industrial Electricity
The book was published for the use of personnel of the army, navy, marine corps and coast guard. The book was used by Charles Bacon who studied at the University of Nevada in the late 1930s/early 1940s. Bacon worked at Bunker Hill Mines and Kellogg Idaho, before arriving in Australian in 1951. He worked for CN Myers, a company involved with paper converting. CN Myers was a family business (on Charles Bacon's maternal line).Blue soft covered book of 607 pages. Chapters include electrical Algebra, fundamentals of Electricity, Wiring, Magnetism, Armature Wiring, Generators, Motors, Controllers, Geometry and Trigonometry, Alternating Current, AC Circuits, Transformers, Polyphase Systems, Alternators, Induction Motors, Stator Winding, Multi-Speed Induction Motors, AC Controllers, electrical instruments, Electron Tubes, Welding Systems, Welding Systems, electrical Drawings. charles bacon, mining engineering, metallurgy, university of nevada, armed forces, world war 2 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, M. Sayers, "The Development of Ballarat's Electricity Supply", 2000?
Photocopy of an article in the State Electricity Commission of Victoria Magazine, Contact, Vol 3, No. 2, Aug 1938 titled "The Development of Ballarat's Electricity Supply". Two A3 sheets. The item with six photographs details the history of the development of Ballarat's Power Supply. Details development of the initial power supply in Dana St, the take over by ESCo, DC power initially, expansion, introduction of AC in 1925 to Ballarat, the takeover by the SEC in 1934, changeover from DC to AC, expansion to outlying areas, Buninyong, Creswick etc. Gives description of installed plan, boilers, storerooms and the stores systems. Has photos of the Dana St. building, Ballarat A power station, Ljungstrom Turbo Alternator and three of the stores area. Record revised 3/4/2019 to add digital images with those from Andrew Cook CD. Each item had a thin strip of paper attached by staple to the top left hand corner, giving the Vol. No. details.On rear of 2nd A3 sheet in blue ink details of contact with the BTM by M. Sayers prior to sending the material.trams, tramways, sec, power supply, power station, ballarat a power station, esco -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Instruction Book, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "General Instructions - Tramway Traffic Inspectors", 1951
Yields information about the instructions that Ballarat Tramways traffic inspectors received in carrying out their duties and how to monitor the work of the tram crews etc.Twenty duplicated quarto pages or folios titled "General Instructions - Tramway Traffic Inspectors", bound within a manila folder. Dated March 1951 and has Manual No. 1 on each sheet. On bottom edge has "GOS6-55", indicating that it may have been printed in June 1955. Two steel clips used to bind sheets into folder. Details instructions for tramway traffic inspectors including behaviour, approach, appearance, general duties, knowledge of instructions and bylaws, supervision of employees, ticket checking, sickness, intoxicants, offences, traffic supervision, derailments, failures, safety, accidents, investigations, injuries and reports.Has "State Electricity Commission of Victoria, Electricity Supply Department" stamped on front cover.trams, tramways, instructions, inspectors, sec, employees -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Book - Historical - SECV x3, Three Decades. The Story of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria from its Inception to December 1948, First Published March 1949
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. -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
A) Document - The Field Welding of No. 1 Pipeline - Kiewa. B) Book - SECV, Kiewa Hydro Electric Works, Foreman's Guide, A) by J. M. Scott, Welding Inspector B) by State Electricity Commission of Victoria
No. 1 Pipeline heads down the mountain from McKay Power Station (the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme) and can be seen from the Falls Creek Rd.. The pipeline is 1635m long. It was built on the mountain rather than as a tunnel inside the mountain - "It was argued that a pressure pipeline on the surface, while not actually cheaper than the tunnel could possibly save one year in construction time.'The document is a report on the welding involved on the No. 1 pipeline. J. M. Scott was the welding inspector for the SECV on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. The book is produced by the SECV and is the 'Foremen's Guide' and includes rules and regulations across all areas.A) 10 pages of a 'field record' all pages typed on one side. Stapled on top left corner B) Small, fat book c190 pages plus appendix. Thick and 'tattered looking'. Bound by flexible 'cloth?'(linen?) and fastened with 2 rusty fasteners.B) Cover - F/M J. Scott and red SEC stamp. Inside cover: "checked ... 22-8-55" and "checked 18-11-55"j.m. scott welding inspector, no 1 pipeline mckay power station, kiewa hydro electric scheme -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Cherel Sartori, Electricity connected in Henry Street, 1950s, 1956c
Kell's Cottage with electricity connected 1950s. The house was built 1917, at 112 Henry Street Greensborough by William Mitchell on the 60 acre dairy farm owned by Ethel and Walter Kell. This collection of photographs was copied by Cherel Sartori (who owned the house from 1990-2000), following a visit by Claude Amiet who lived in the house as a child in the early 20th century.An indication of the rural aspect of this area in the mid-20th century.Digital copy of black and white photographkell's cottage, claude amiet, cherel sartori -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Report, A. D. Senior, "Electricity Supply in Ballarat', Aug. 1984
Ten page report or article written by A. D. Senior, dated 29 August 1984 titled "Electricity Supply in Ballarat". Gives a background to power supply in Ballarat from 1885, takeover by ESCo, DC and AC power supply, generators, Buniyong, SEC, A and B power stations, farm supply, illumination or lighting, tramways and tram braking systems. Photocopied from original on foolscap sheets with staple in top left hand corner. See also Reg Item 1701 and 1702.Pink highlights on page 1, ink notes, pencil notes on page 3 re Creswick and ink corrections on page 7.trams, tramways, power supply, ballarat, sec, power station, esco -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Plans - 2 Southern Hydro - Bogong Power Development and 1 Poster - Hydro-Electricity
Southern Hydro owned the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme in 2006. Southern Hydro owned the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme in 2006.Laminated A3 sheets The two Southern Hydro Bogong Power Development are black and white. 1. Tunnel and Civil Works / Power Station / Cross Section Sheet 4 of 6 Dated: June 2006 (Also see KVHS 1438) 2. Bogong Power / Development Waterway. Waterway Plan & Longsection / with Boreholes & Seismic Lines (Also see KVHS 1438) 3. Title: Hydro-Electricity in blue at the top and half-way down a blue and brown diagram titled 'Hydro-Electric Power Station'. At the bottom the title 'What is a watt?' southern hydro 2006, bogong power development