This tea towel was manufactured in 1978 in Ireland and shipped to Australia. This was in a period when the C.W.A. was the major women's organisation which had the greatest influence amongst rural women (especially in isolated areas). This was a period when broad based communications were mainly by radio,women orientated magazines and the telephone. The relay of television to "remote" rural areas was not yet established. The CWA was therefore a very important organisation that catered exclusively to women's needs. The C.W.A. motto "Honour our God, Loyalty to the throne, Service to the country, Through country women, For country women, By country women." The atmosphere was one of "sisterhood" and covered nearly all the needs of rural based women. This one organisation incorporated knowledge and learning targeting women who physically may be isolated but not mentally. On the tea towel are portrayed all the activities that would be beneficial to rural women.This tea towel with its respective motifs is very significant to the Kiewa Valley as it related especially to women who felt the limitations of social interactions within a rural area. This tea towel represents a era where communications was relatively based on radio, magazines, books and limited telephone access. Within these restrictive interactive communication levels, the isolation of a "back o' Bourke" location applied tremendous mental fatigue on women more than on men.This CWA Victoria Golden Jubilee (1928-1978) tea towel is made from Irish flax at the Blackstaff Flax Spinning and Weaving factory. It is therefore of high quality and very durable. The major colours projecting from a light blue background are red, yellow, green, orange and black. The motives portrayed the activities of the CWA in 1978. These activities are embroidery, crocheting, dress making, knitting, cooking, art, macrame, drama, music, patchwork, toy making and community relief, pennies for friendship, emergency relief and welfare, residential club flats, the thanks giving and Papua New Guinea.The main or central theme of this tea towel is presented in the central area within three rings. "1928" on the left and "1978" on the right. On the top part "GOLDEN JUBILEE" and at the bottom "COUNTRY WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION OF VICTORIA" There are various shapes representing the activities listed above.cwa promotional material, cwa golden jubilee, women only organisations, country women's association

A woman, an elderly woman and two children pose on the verandah of a Federation style home. On the back of the postcard is written: "21-12-15 To wish you and all. A Happy Christmas, and all good wishes for the new year from Mrs Green and M. Mills". This family is possibly related to the Rev Wm Green who was associated with St Margaret's Church Eltham at around this time. Evelyn Observer and Bourke East Record, Friday 6 March 1914, page 2 A very pleasant social gathering was held by the Glee Club in the Church of England schoolroom on the evening of last Thursday. An interesting programme of music, varied by a very amusing dialogue by Glee Club members; made an enjoyable evening. After the programme was finished, and before refreshments were served, Mr, Gilsenan, on behalf of the Glee Club and the visitors, expressed their good wishes to Rev. Wim. Green, Mrs. Green, and Miss Mills, who were leaving on the 3rd inst. for a visit to the old country. Mr. Green responded, reciprocating the good wishes expressed. The gathering broke up to the strains of "Auld Lang Syne." Evelyn Observer and Bourke East Record, Friday 11 December 1914, page 2 The Rev. Wm Green, Mrs. Green, and Miss Mills; who have been on a nine months' trip to Europe, returned to Melbourne by the "'Morea" on Monday and out to Eltham the same day. As the rev. gentleman only left England a few weeks since and the continent just before war broke out, he ought to have some reminiscences worth listening to; His return is welcome both to his church, and the community generally, the more so he being the only resident clergyman in the neighbourhood. Evelyn Observer and Bourke East Record , Friday 11 June 1915, page 3 The Rev. Wm. Green, who has been in charge of St. Margaret's Anglican church here for some eleven years, resigned to take charge of the Church of England " Messenger". and work in connection with the ? about Melbourne. He is to be succeeded in Eltham by the Rev, ? Sapsford, of North Brighton. Printed postcard with faded photograph on frontInscribed back: "21-12-15 To wish you and all. A Happy Christmas, and all good wishes for the new year from Mrs Green and M. Mills" Also inscribed in pencil - "V. Lay" (Vera Lay Greensborough)eltham, 1915, m. mills, mrs green, postcard, v. lay, houses

The Girl Guides had a camp at Barree in January 1965 and wore this scarf. Historical: Girl Guides was a popular club for girls in the 1960s. Wilma Davies was a leader in the Kiewa Valley group and in Victoria. Blue-green cotton triangular neck tie with a brown kangaroo ironed on. Underneath the kangaroo in red: "Wilowie" / Barree Camp / Jan. 1965.Tie has been machine stitched on the 2 shorter sides to form a small hem."Willowie" / Barree camp / Jan. 1965girl guides, uniform, wilma davies, barree camp, association, community

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

Photographs of Community Activities. Restoration of the Arboretum. Workers. Scouts. Lion Club Activities The last poster in a permanent series was to be titled "Caring and Sharing - Connecting the Community". Unfortunately insufficient material was offered to present organisations at work and at play in the community.community. arboretum. lions club. scouts.

This book is a periodical that the Tawonga C.W.A. group received each year with news, hints, ideas etc. of all CWA groups in Victoria. The Tawonga branch of the C.W.A. commenced on the 7th Feb. 1946 and often combined activities with the other branches in the Kiewa Valley. The C.W.A. aimed to improve health, welfare and education for women and children in the country.Women living in Tawonga were mostly on farms and, in 1946, when the branch commenced would have been feeling more remote with WW11 having had an effect on available workers and the well being of the women and children.Hard covered bound green book with 345 slightly yellowing pages. 1949 periodical book Vol. XIX No.1 (- 12) 1st January 1949 - (December) reporting on activities of C.W.A. clubs in Victoria. It is set out month by month but isn't indexed. Subscription: 4/- per annum; 5/- per year, posted; 4d. per Copy, 5 and a half pence postedCover: "Country Crafts with CWA logo."country women's association of victoria. country crafts. tawonga. c.w.a.

The Kiewa Valley Rifle Club belonged to the Australian Rifle Clubs. They were in the Military District No. 304 and operated as early as the 1920's. In 1876, an Australian Rifle Team, consisting of shooters from N.S.W. and Victoria was the first team ever to officially represent Australia in any sport in international competition. In 1885, the first civilian Rifle Club was formed. In 1921 they were reconstituted as a purely civilian organisation where they have remained ever since.This scoring book is evidence that the Kiewa Valley Rifle Club existed from the 1930's, enabling its members to participate in a sport that had 12232 members and 313 Rifle Clubs in Victoria by 1939.Hard covered dark brown book with very yellowed pages that have come away from the spine. It has 200 pages titled "Match Record" with only about the first 40 filled in in ink with names and scores.The entries date from 1932 to 1937Inside front cover "Members that paid for Bulls Eye Trophy" followed by a list of 13 - very faint.kiewa valley. rifle. club. community.

The Kiewa Valley Rifle Club belonged to the Australian Rifle Clubs. They were in Military District No. 304 and operated as early as the 1920's. In 1876, an Australian Rifle Team, consisting of shooters from N.S.W. and Victoria, was the first team ever to officially represent Australia in any sport in international competition. In 1885, the first civilian Rifle Club was formed. After 1901 Rifle Clubs came under army control. In 1921, they were reconstituted as a purely civilian organisation where they have remained ever since.This letter is evidence that the Kiewa Valley Rifle Club existed in 1946 enabling its members to participate in a sport that had 12232 members and 313 Rifle Clubs in Victoria by 1939.Letter- Dated: May 9th 1946 from Acting Secretary, A. Jordan of Victorian Rifle Association re requirements of Rifle Clubs. Black type on yellowed paper. Folded horizontally in half and then into thirds. Envelope: Greenish yellow addressed to "The Captain or Secretary / Kiewa Valley Rifle Club / Kiewa / Vic. dated 13 May 1946 from Melbourne with a 1d and halfpenny Australian stamp. kiewa valley. rifle club. community.

Kiewa Valley Rifle Club belonged to the Australian Rifle Clubs. They were in Military District No. 304 and operated as early as the 1920's. In 1876 an Australian Rifle Team, consisting of shooters from N.S.W. and Victoria, was the first team ever to officially represent Australia in any sport in international competition. In 1885 the first civilian Rifle Club was formed. After 1901 all Rifle Clubs came under army control. In 1921, they were reconstituted as a purely civilian organisation where they have remained ever since.These papers are evidence that the Kiewa Valley Rifle Club existed from the 1920's, enabling its members to participate in a sport that had 12232 members and 313 Rifle Clubs in Victoria by 1939.Old yellowed torn papers titled Australian Rifle Clubs / Annual Return for the year ended 1929, 1934,1935, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939, 1940, kiewa valley. rifle club. community

The Kiewa Valley Rifle Club belonged to the Australian Rifle Clubs. They were in Military district No. 304 and operated as early as the 1920s. In 1876 an Australian Rifle Team, consisting of shooters from N.S.W. and Victoria, was the first team ever to officially represent Australia in any sport in international competition. In 1885 the first civilian Rifle Club was formed and after 1901 Rifle Clubs came under army control. In 1921, they were reconstituted as a purely civilian organisation where they have remained ever since.This ledger is evidence that the Kiewa Valley Rifle Club existed in the 1920's and 1930's, enabling its members to participate in a sport that had 12232 members and 313 Rifle Clubs in Victoria by 1939.Large yellowed alphabetical ledger covering the 1920's and 1930's with names, age, height, occupation and date of enrolment. There are not many entries Inserted between pages are forms from the 'District Base Headquarters' with the headings filled out for - 'Name of New Member' and his 'Registration Number Allotted'rifle club. kiewa valley. ledger. community.

The Ski-Horizon is the official journal of the Federation of Victorian Ski Clubs. Articles refer to Jim Curtis, Honorary Secretary of Bogong Ski Club - nightly fees are 8/6 for members and 10/6 for non members, the 6d being for the Ski-ing Improvements Fund. Tensing and Sir Edmund Hillary succeeded in climbing Mt Everest in that year. Advertisements include Accommodation at Falls Creek for Skiers only, Instruction , Day Tours and Coaching etc. contact Bob Hymans c/o Bogong P.O.Member Clubs of the Federation of Victorian Ski clubs included Bogong Ski Club which was located at Falls Creek. This journal includes articles and advertisements that give an insight into the history of the ski industry and resorts.Small journal with shiny white and reddish cover with 24 pages and writing on the back of the cover. It includes short and long articles a few photographs and advertisements.skiing. bogong ski club. bob hymans. jim curtis. victorian ski clubs. falls creek.

Mt Beauty Workman's Club was formed in 1945, re-built and opened in 1954 and again in 1962 and 1968. The Bowls club was founded in 1970 and later was affiliated with the Victorian Ladies' Bowling Association (VLBA) and the North Eastern District LBA in 1974. There were strict rules regarding the Bowlers' uniform.The Mt Beauty Workman's Club was built by the SECV in 1945 to service their employees on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. As Mt Beauty grew it became the centre of activity for residents including the Bowling Club. The blazer is an example of the dress code for men playing bowls at the time.Black wool blazer fully lined with long sleeves, collar, 2 silver buttons. 3 pockets on the front - 2 on the bottom - left and right - and one at the top on the left. This one has a woven green, yellow and white logo with RVBA at the top and 'Mt Beauty Workman's Club' underneath. There is an inside pocket on the top right side with a label 'Blazer and Uniform Specialists / David Lack / Pty Ltd / Melbourne / Name "R. Burnett" / No. "3888"' - the name and number are typed in.mt beauty workman's club, mt beauty bowling club, r. burnett, bowling blazer

The Kiewa Hydro Workmen's Club was established in 1948. It was a recreational facility for the men working on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. The Kiewa Hydro Workmen's Club was established firstly as a shop by the SECV during the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. It became a Club to enable members to purchase and consume liquor on the premises. Alex McCullough was a member in 1955 and was a prominent citizen.Small, thin booklet with grey cardboard cover with 16 pages (out of order) stapled at the spine. Copies of the By-Laws are enclosed but not attached. Ticket: 'Member's Ticket with expiry date and the names of the committee printed on it.A, McCullough printed on the member's line.kiewa hydro workmen's club, recreation at mt beauty, alex mccullough

The Kiewa Hydro Athletic Club was very popular with the community in Mt Beauty during the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme.Recreation & community in Mt Beauty during the KHES constructionBoth booklets consist of a folded piece of grey cardboard. 1.is for 26th June 1952 at the Community Centre, Mt Beauty and inside the heading is titled 'Featuring'. 2. is for Nov. 2nd 1951 also at the Community Centre.The Programme is the title inside.The Member's Ticket expires on 1st Feb. 1951 The committee is named at the bottom of the ticketThe name on the ticket hasn't been filled in.kiewa hydro athletic club, a. mccullough, boxing, culture, recreation

The school was built to educate the increasing number of children of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme population. The school opened in 1948 in the Recreation hall and in the new building (photo) in 1950. A new wing was built in 1951 and became the Mt Beauty Higher Elementary School in 1953. By 1958 it had 617 pupils.Mr George Redfern was the Head Teacher for one year in 1951.Large black and white photo framed in thick wood and backed with cream cardboard. At the bottom on the wooden frame is a metal inscription.Inscription: Mt Beauty Central School / Presented to / Mr G. Redfern / as a token of esteem from / Mothers Club Committee / School Committee / 19.6.52mt beauty state school, kiewa hydro electric scheme

This is a photo of the Running Creek Cricket Club, Premiers. U. K. V. C.A. (Upper Kiewa Valley Cricket Association) Season 1913-1914.Names which are legible are: Back Row: ? , N/M Hynes, F. Seymour, C. Grealey, W. Barton, F. Briggs, A. B. Seymour, H. Grealey. Front row: W.H. Hobbs, D. Black, C. Woolley, J. Fahey (captain), M. Hobbs, J. Black, Ibb Hobbs.Running Creek is in the Upper Kiewa Valley where sporting and recreational activities were an important part of rural social life. A mounted photo on cardboard with the names of the Running Creek Cricket team printed (almost illegible) under the photo of 15 men - 13 cricketers in white, 2 men one at each end and a boy and the premiers cup at the front. 1913-1914Vine's Studios / Wangarattarunning creek, upper kiewa valley cricket association

The Mt Beauty Wine and Dine club existed during the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme as part of the social life. These cards were owned by Nesta Drew nee Cooper. The Celebrity Concert dated 20th April 1956 was held at the Community Centre Mt Beauty during the construction of the KHES.A good example of social activities partaken during the 1950s in the Upper Kiewa Valley during the construction of the KHES. Nesta Drew lived on a farm in the Kiewa Valley.1. Buff coloured cardboard hand-made Christmas card sent to Richard Nicholson from the Mt Beauty Wine and Dine Club. Xmas 1954. and 2. Pale purple cardboard cover with cream paper centre. It includes sponsors advertisements and has the programme in the centre. Celebrity Concert run by the Lodge of Beauty Masonic Lodge No. 658.nesta drew, beauty maonic lodge, mt beauty wine and dine club

These photos were collected and copied by Di Edmondson for the 'Back To Tawonga' Event in 2010 when she launched her book "Tawonga Remembers".An historical photographic collection of Tawonga and its surrounds, places and people up to 20101. Saw Mill - Mill house 2. The Rock Pool 3. People at the Rock Pool x 2 4.Old Saw mill 5. Back to Tawonga Celebrations x6 6. Tennis Curts opposite the Tawonga Store, Bakery in the background 7. Bowling Club 8. Old Guide Hall 9. The Old Boarding House 10. Old Fire Brigade Shed 11. Building the New Tawonga Memorial Hall 12. Tawonga Go Kart Track - 1960s 13. Tawonga Pony Club 1969 State Championships 14. Tawonga Recreation Reserve Newspaper article 15. The Damm Children 19. 1980s Brian Edmondson, Geoff Edmondson, Mick Harvey, David Piera. Geoff Edmondson's car 20. Tawonga Speedway Track - 1970s Mick Harvey and Paul Harkin's car 21. 2000 22. Tawonga Sports Vera Ryder and Allie Briggs 23. Tawonga School Photos x8 24. Harry Cooper's Farm Looking South 25.View from Edmondson's Farm - looking north 26. Mount Emu 27. St Aiden's Debutante Ball 27. Grand Opening Ball 1961 Tawonga Hall 28. The Kiewa Valley Road at Tawonga. Vic. 29. Tennis Courts opposite the Bogong Hotel 30.Opening of the new Toilet Block in Pioneer park 31. Old Tawonga Store x 3 32. Tawonga Memorial Hall 33. Anglican Church, St Aiden's x 2 34. Motor Khana held at Recreation reserve 35. 1970 State Champioships Team 36. Kiewa Valley School Sports at Dederang 37. Miscellaneous photos x27 Some photos have headings and some headings have been writtentawonga remembers, back to tawonga 2010, di edmondson

Ron White used these dry fuel sticks for cooking when camping. He was involved in the Mt Beauty Youth Club.Ron White assisted with the Mt Beauty Youth Group. See KVHS 1282Each packet has dry fuel sticks which are solid white powder sticks used for warming and cooking. There are several sticks (or tablets) in each packet. There are two packets in a hinged brown and gold tin box with the photo of a man playing a violin on the lid and three packets n a coloured tin with a red base and the photo of a steam train on the detached lid."Solid Fuel Hot Pocket Warmer" and "Esbit Pocket-Sized Stove" on packets stored in 'Sweetacres" embossed on the base of the tin. "Solid Fuel Sticks for Hot Pocket Warmer" and x2 "Esbit Dry Fuel" on packets in "Griffiths Sweets Pty Ltd Melbourne" embossed on the base of the 'train tin'. ron white, fuel sticks, camping, cooking

Tawonga and Mt Beauty are in the Kiewa Valley and are attractive tourist destinations. The local clubs such as 'Apex' advertised and conducted programs to involve the locals and tourists and to raise moneyIn the 1960s and 1970s the Kiewa Valley held Carnivals during the Xmas school holidays. The posters list the events and entertainment for the community and visitors. Noticeably different to events held in the 2020s.1.Two Yellowed papers (posters) each titled Tawonga Sports Day - 1972 and 1977 2. Mount Beauty Gigantic Carnival 1960 and another yellowed paper (poster) advertising Mt Beauty over the Xmas Holidays (no date)tawonga sports day program, mt beauty carnival, holiday programs

The SECV constructed the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme which included the building of Rocky Valley Dam on the Bogong High Plains near Falls Creek. H.H.C. Williams, construction engineer, Kiewa wrote to the Ski Clubs at Falls Creek outlining the dangers arising with the filling of Rocky Valley Dam. He lists 5 warnings in the interest of safety.The plan and letter provide the dates for the completion of Rocky Valley dam and its effect on the people living and working in the area including miners and ski clubs. It describes some of the features of Kiewa Works Area at the time.Plan No. K 6612 of Fall Creek showing Rocky Valley Dam's shape when it is full. Letter dated 6th April 1959 from H.H.C. Williams to Ski Clubs at Falls Creek re public safety as Rocky Valley fills. Refers to roads, transmission lines, pole lines etc in the Kiewa Works Area.Written in ink at top of letter - "Secretary / Mt Beauty and District Progress Association"rocky valley dam, falls creek ski clubs, h.h.c. williams, khes 1959, safety

Nissen Lodge was built by 1953 at Falls Creek. The first lodge at Falls Creek was built in 1947 by SECV staff members. By the 1954 Ski Season, Falls Creek Alpine Village had 10 club lodges, plus a ski tow house and a commercial lodge that both provided skier accommodation. Several other club lodges were under construction. The Nissen Alpine Club operated a rope tow with a 240m rise in altitude..Ski lessons were also available. Re: Tony and Skippy St Elmo Beveridge See KVHS 1113 By 1953, the SECV was issuing entry permits for private cars used by skiers with bookings in a Falls Creek lodge.The Nissen Ski Lodge was one of the early ski lodges at Falls Creek. Toni St Elmo Beveridge was involved in the early development of skiing at Falls Creek including assisting with the building of the early lodges, and establishing the Nissen Ski School. See KVHS 1113. The book was later used for visiors to the KVHS museum located in the old Tawonga South School.Deep red, bound, thick cardboard book with gold outline of Australia and 'Visitors" on the centre front. Many pages each with a column for Date, Name in Full and Address in Full. Written in ink and pencil both sides of each page with the first date being 14 - 6 - 1953 to 17th September 1960. Entries follow from 1985 to 1994 when the closure of the display at the old South Tawonga Primary School is noted by the KVHS Secretary. The book also has 'Tony & Skippy St Elmo Beveridge' on its cover page. nissen ski lodge, visitors book falls creek, nissen school

With the creation of the township of Mount Beauty in 1946 the SECV made every effort to provide wholesome activities for the 3000+ people suddenly living in the remote new community. GRA-Y was an American system of Gymnastics for men and boys under the umbrella of the YMCA. The Gra-Y club continued on to the 1980s.This book is the manual used to train leaders and was used continually through the years. This copy was the property of Mr Ron White, who went on to become Engineer in Chief-Hydro.Cream coloured with black and red decals and writing on soft card cover. 142 pages held by two staples. Three red logos on top left hand side.Sub titles: 'A club program / for boys 9 to 12 / years of age' and along the bottom 'Young Men's Christian Association'Front and back stamp: The National Committee / Young Men's Christian Association / of Australiagra-y, ymca, gymnastics, boxing, wrestling, boys' club

Bogong Ski ClubBogong Ski Club - SECV employeesBlack and white photo of 14 skiers from Bogong Ski Club 1944bogong ski club