Display in glass cabinet at the base of the stairs at the tower at Kangaroo Ground. 7 windmill palms are growing around the tower. They represent 6 states and 1 for the Territories with map and photo. As part of a program to acknowledge the Anzac Centenary Nillumbik Shire Council partnered with Yarra Plenty Regional Library to provide a bus tour with commentary of local sites of significance. These included Eltham township, the Shire of Eltham War Memorial at Kangaroo Ground, Christmas Hills, Hurstbridge memorial recreation park and finished at Eltham Library to view the Writing the War exhibtion at Eltham Library Community Gallery. Born Digitalworld war 1, war memorials, shire of nillumbik, heritage display, shire of eltham war memorial, kangaroo ground

An Apex club existed in the Kiewa Valley. Apex clubs exchanged banners when a local member visited another club or when a member of another club visited the local club.Historical: Tas Davies belonged to the local Apex Club.Gold coloured flocked fabric banner with gold fringe at the bottom in triangular shape and cord on white plastic rod at the top. Gold coloured cord attached at each end of the rod to enable the banner to be hung. Apex gold pin attached - triangular logo on top of pin.Map of Philippines. Apex Club / of Los Banos / Laguna Philippines / Club 673.District 4 / Zone 7 Large red and green Apex logo. On pin: small red and green Apex logosocieties, clubs, community, service club, apex, banner, laguna, philippines, tas davies

This poster shows Pretty Valley is on the Victorian High Plains where the State Electricity Commission of Victoria worked on the Kiewa Hydro Scheme. Also cattle have grazed in the area over the years. This map is of interest to compare the flora in the area with times prior to 1982 and after 1982.This poster has historical and research value as it shows the flora in the pretty valley area therefore making it significant for people interested in plants. Also for those who would like to compare what plants are still in this area after 1982 and if the cattle grazing, climate change, of bush fires have had on the environment. Thus this poster also has good interpretive capacity of these reasons. Laminated double sided vegetation map and photographic guide to Alpine flora of the Pretty Valley areapretty valley. bogong. vegetation. plants. flowers. alpine. victorian high plains. cattle grazing. s.e.c.v.

This poster shows Mt Hotham is on the Victorian High Plains. This poster and map enables the comparison to be made of flora in other areas of the Victorian High Plains e.g.. which was previously known as the Bogong High Plains. This poster has historical and research value as it shows the flora in Mt Hotham area therefore making it significant for people interested in plants. Also for those who would like to compare what plants are still in this area after 1982 and if the cattle grazing, climate change, of bush fires have had on the environment. Thus this poster also has good interpretive capacity of these reasons.Laminated double sided vegetation map and photographic guide to Alpine flora of the Hotham area.hotham. vegetation. plants. flowers. alpine. high plains of victoria.

Geological Surveys of N.E. Goldfields Victoria included mines and tunnels. A resurvey of goldfields was necessary to re-assess economic possibilities using modern techniques and structural interpretation. It included an examination of a considerable surface area with maps and underground workings. Results were correlated and integrated and published by the Mines Department.The mines are in the Bogong Alpine Area.Foolscap printed Victorian Bulletins. Each stapled in the top left corner and each with varying number of pages. Covering 1941-1958 a) Glen Wills and Sunnyside b) Sunnyside Tunnel c) Red Robin d) Maud and Yellow Girl Government Printer, Mines Department, Melbourne, Victoriageology in the north-east, gold fields, goldmines, glen wills

K.H.E.S.Photos 4 coloured and 8 black and white with the Title printed below each one. 1. S.E.C.V. Telephone Switch Board (See also KVHS 0847) 2.West Kiewa Tunnel 3. Construction of Underground Power Station 4. Pretty Vally Camp 5.Outside Kiewa House, Bogong 6. S.E.C.V. Saucer (See also KVHS 0128) 7.Insulator Disk Struck by Lightning 8. S.E.C.V. Map of the Kiewa Hydro Scheme 9.Howman's Gap Camp 10.Tunnel Excavation Face 11. Mt Beauty Townhship 1948, looking north east 12. Mt Beauty Township - no labelkiewa hydro electric scheme photos

The SECV continually updated their mapsDuring the development of the KHES the SECV had to continually update their mapsBoth Foolscap 1. Titled: High Plains Access Tracks & Roads 2. Mt Beauty Street Plan by SECV with Section Nos. and house numbersBoth have sticky tape marks on their back.khes maps

Books were published to guide walkers travelling long distances in remote areas increasing their safety and giving them independence.Bogong High Plains and Mt Bogong are at the upper end of the Kiewa Valley where local people and visitors spend their leisure time, walking.1. and 2. both written by John Siseman, small (pocket size), includes maps and black & white photos. The covers are colored photos with the title at the top. 1. has 78 pages and 2. has 63 pages.The Alpine Safety Manual (in yellow) is twice the size of the others and published by the Department of State Development, Decentralization and Tourism.It has 40 pages, coloured and black & white photos and is held by 2 staples.bush walking, bogong high plais, walhalla to mt bogong, alpine track

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

An early map of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme Works Area prepared by the SECV for use when requesting access to the area. The regulations are printed regarding permits.During construction of the KHES there were restrictions on access to the area. This map identifies the land marks and states the regulations for entry to the area.Black and white map folded into three showing a legend with the townships, camps, gates and dams marked.Also indicating the roads, rivers, mountains and infrastructure of the KHES. khes works area, map of khes

Published by the SECV in 1950. They controlled the roads from Mt Beauty to the Bogong High Plains and all other roads within the Kiewa works area. The roads are not open to general tourist traffic. Conducted tours of the Kiewa area are operated by Eastern Road Lines Pty. Ltd., AlburyThe SECV constructed the KHES and controlled all roads within the Kiewa works area.Large colored map folded in half and then in 3. Front third is mostly blue and white with titles.. When opened the cover has black and white photos beside it with print and 'Please Note'. Also in the other half, a 'Road Map to Kiewa' showing the south eastern side of Australia, mostly yellow (the land) and blue (the sea). Inside the map is a close up map of "Ground Plan of Kiewa Hydro Electric Project' with a 'Key Map Showing Distances'.map of kiewa 1950, khes map

Tawonga Caravan park is on the Kiewa River situated north of Mt Beauty and 30 km from Falls Creek. Tawonga Caravan park has always been popular for families and fishermen with plenty to do.Colored cardboard brochure with 3 small photos on the front and information printed on the back with a small map.tawonga caravan park, trout fishing

Government authorities updated maps regularly.Historically of interest eg. 1. Pre dates the Alpine National Park. 2. 'Mt Beauty Estates' now known as Tawonga South. 3. Mt Niggerhead is named - It is now known as Mt Jaithmathang having been renamed in 2009.Colored map dated 1986 titled Road Construction Authority with an update of roads in the local Shires. It names places in the area and has a legion describing the rating of the roads and tracks. It also shows the main towns in the area and their roads.road construction authority, map of tallangatta area

Maps were used to teach children geography, the explorers, the minerals, the world etc. The school bought and stored the maps so that they were available for use. This predated electronic devices. The KHE Works map was hand drawn showing lots of detail.These maps were used by the Bogong Primary School. The Kiewa Hydro Electric Works was built by the SECV and produced hydro power. This map may have been used by pupils as well as workers on the Works. Large coloured maps on canvas, with a wooden beam along the top and bottom. Each one has a cord attached to the top so that the map may be hung up on a wall. Some are made by Chas. H. Scally & Co., Baronia Ave., Wollstonecraft, N.S.W. The Kiewa Hydro Electric Works map is pinkish and shows Rocky Valley Dam, Lake Guy and Mt Beauty pondage in dark blue.maps, educational maps, geography, primary school, kiewa hydro electric works

Drawn and reproduced at the Dept. of Lands and Survey, Melbourne, Victoria November 1948Black and white map of Freeburgh, County of Bogong and Delatitefreeburgh, map county of bogong and delatite

After the State Electricity of Victoria completed the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme in 1961 the township of Mt Beauty was sold. The Shire of Bright (currently Alpine Shire) purchased the town and individual houses were put up for sale to the public.The sale of Mt Beauty changed the town - its occupants, its industry, its governance etc. Papers held in a manila folder. They include the Contract of Sale and Maps of Mt Beauty 1961mt beauty township, shire of bright

Research undertaken in the local areaStudy done by resident of the Kiewa ValleyPapers photocopied from books pertaining to the local areageology, fossils

The Department of Lands regularly updated the occupiers with leases or licences of the land.The names of the early settlers of the Kiewa Valley occupying land by lease or licence are shown. Many of these familie's descendants still live in the Kiewa Valley.Government (Lands Department?) cloth map showing the leases or licenses of occupiers of the land in the valley. The Kiewa River is shown in blue and roads in yellow. There is no date on the map.parish of mullindolingong map, settlers of the kiewa valley

Planimetric maps are two-dimensional representations of the Earth's surface, showing the location and spatial arrangement of features such as roads, buildings, and bodies of water.A very clear map showing the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme in two dimensions to include the construction done by the SECV.Black and white Map of the Kiewa Area from Mt Beauty to the High Plains covering the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme and surrounds. Drawn on 11th May 1966kiewa hydro electric scheme 1966

The map features Beechworth and its history.This map features the north-east and in particular, Beechworth where residents of the Kiewa Valley may have shopped or visited for appointments.Black and white map with references to roads and gold. The centre of the map is Beechworth and in the bottom left side of the map is the heading Beechworth with 12 lines of print of information regarding Beechworth. The Kiewa Valley is not identified.beechworth

Planimetric maps are 2 dimensional representations of the Earth's surface, showing the location and spatial arrangement of features such as roads, buildings, and bodies of water. The parish maps show the occupiers with leases or licences of the land. These are updated by the Department of Lands regularly. The names of early settlers of the Kiewa Valley occupying land by lease or licence are shown. Many of these familie's descendants still live in the Kiewa Valley.1. Kiewa Area Planimetric Map (photo) 2. Wermatong, County of Bogong Parish Map 3. Mulllindolingong, County of Bogong Parish Map 4. Mullagong, County of Bogong Parish Map All black and white kiewa valley. parish maps. land owners

State Electricity Commission of Victoria constructed the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme from the late 1940s to 1961. These plans were used during the construction.Plans and Maps were used during the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric SchemeTransparent with blue tinge plans/maps created by the SECV during the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. 1. Kiewa Scheme No 5 Development Contour Plan of No 5 Pondage Area 2. Mt Beauty Township 3. Kiewa Scheme No 1 Development - McKay Creek Area, Construction Layout 4. Kiewa Works and Environs 5. North Eastern Victoria and Adjoining Snowy Mountains Regionsecv, kiewa hydro electric scheme plans

Used by the employees of National Parks. The maps show the topography and contours in 3D when used with the stereoscope KVHS 0743. This enables the photographed area to be compared to previous photos and enables the planning of construction of eg. new roads etc. Digital information is now available.These photographs give the topography and contours of vast local areas eg. Mt Feathertop and Tawonga township.when used with a stereoscope. Black and white large aerial photos of the Bogong High Plains area. 14 to 20 of them all on thick paper and the same size as the brown wooden box which holds them. The box hasn't got a lid at the top.Identified and catalogued by National Parksmaps showing topography, national parks, stereoscope

CWA of Victoria was a popular widely known organisation throughout Australia. The CWA aimed to improve health welfare, and education for women and children living in the country.Each town / area in the Kiewa Valley had an active CWA. The Tawonga branch commenced in Feb. 1946 and often combined activities with other branches of the Kiewa Valley.Country Women's Association of Victoria Group Map, June 1961. each area is colored ad each wit a letter of the alphabet. each group has a number and is listed. eg. blue, 'N' and "Tawonga 14' country women's association, map of cwa groups, tawonga cwa

Local history of Raymond Island. Includes stories of Island identities, maps, photographsLocal significance Out of print publicationMonograph publication 291 pages Hardback Loose cover Maps Sunset picture of lake from Raymond Island on front cover Photographs of people, buildings, Raymond Island ferries, boats. Contents: Raymond Island early settlers, indigenous history, Island identities, Raymond Island State School, a'Beckett Park, Raymond Island Ferry, The Presbyterian Church, raymond Island Advancement League park, gippsland lakes, raymond island, raymond island state school, a beckett, raymond island ferry, early, settlers, raymond island advancement league

Oldest culture - Yarra River and Port Phillip - Religion - Serpents - Fire - In 1830 - First contacts - Massacre map - Survival - Identity - Resistance and rights (Pastor Sir Douglas Nicholls) - Land rights - From hand-out to hand-back - Aborigines in war - Sportspeople - Cultural heritage.Paperback; 57, [3] pages : illustrations, maps, ports ; 30 cm.ISBN 0724198105aborigines, social customs, koorie, victoria

Family story, concerning a Scottish border family which migrated to the Port Phillip District of Australia in 1839 and the countryside which became their homePaperback; 48 p. : ill., geneal. tables, maps, ports. ; 31 cm.ISBN 1862522804bell family, kangaroo ground, yarra flats

Interim report of Bushfires Royal Commission on the 2009 Victorian bushfires26 p. : col. ill., maps ; 30 cm.ISBN 978192337765

Contents (described as Index): The early days, Ewen Hugh Cameron, 1914-1939, Supporting organisations, Eltham Emergency Operations Centre, Kangaroo Ground Fire Brigade Ladies Auxiliary, The fire tower, the Salvation Army and Red Cross, 1930-1992, The Kangaroo Ground Fire Brigade Today, Kangaroo Ground Fire Brigade Chronology. Includes a list of names of office bearers. Also includes references to neighbouring brigades and copies of historical newspaper articles. This publication was supported by the resources, information and facilities of The Shire of Eltham Historical Society.This book is significant in that not only does it traces the development of Kangaroo Ground Bush fire brigade since 1892 and of emergency services in the area but it also gives an insight into the people and their community.Softcover; 61 p., [7] p. of plates : b&w ill., 7 maps, ports.ISBN 064606651Xkangaroo ground, fire brigades, emeregency services, kangaroo ground fire brigade, fires, bush fires, shire of eltham war memorial, kangaroo ground tower