Adrian Rufenacht, BCE (S.F.I.T. Zurich) MIE Aust. former Chief Civil Engineer of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria, retired 1967. Insight into the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme.First hand knowledge of the history of the Kewa Hydro Electric Scheme.40 pages stapled with 4 staples. The Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme by Adrian Rufenacht, former civil engineer of SECV. Includes maps.On the front page - handwritten: 'To Ron / in memory of happy / and interesting times. / Adrianadrian rufenacht, khes, kiewa project, construction, secv

Skiing at Falls Creek from the 1940s has changed re - equipment, including eg. types of tows, gear and clothes. These pages give an insight into the 1960 and 1961 developments re accommodation, social scene, ads re equipment etc. and articles eg.on Tow-bar lifts, people, workers and tourists.Falls Creek, one of Victoria's most popular ski resorts, was developing quickly in the early 1960s. Photocopies of pages from 'Schuss' ski magazine 1960 and 1961 selected for the references to Falls Creek.falls creek, skiing, tourism

1. Falls Creek ski resort is on the Bogong High Plains 2. Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme (late 1940s to early 1960s) was constructed by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria and included the townships of Bogong and Mt Beauty. The photos were taken by Wally Howell.Falls Creek is at the head of the Kiewa Valley and a major tourist attraction. Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme was constructed by the SECV and included the creation of the Mt Beauty township.1. 16 Coloured photos of Falls Creek - not dated or labelled. Includes Malony's Ski Hire & Restaurant and Sundance Inn 2. 162 Coloured Photos not dated or labelled. Includes Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme and Mt Beauty. Some multiple copies. 1. "Processed by Kodak Oct. 85 M" on printed in red ink on the back of one photo. Also, later labels were added in ink to identify each photo.falls creek, snow resort, skiing, ski lodges, sundance inn, malony's ski hire, spargos lodge, t-bar lifts, mt beauty, tourism

1. Photos cover features and events in the Kiewa Valley especially Mt Beauty. 2. Business 'Mt Beauty Homestay' 1990s to 2020 operated for 25 years iDon Pollock lived in the Kiewa Valley and ran a business for 25 years. Mt Beauty Homestays invited overseas students to live in their home, experience life in rural Victoria and to improve their English speaking skills. 1. Grey covered photo album holding 2 or 3 prints on each of 50 pages with clear vinyl pockets. The album is bound by a gold spiral ring. 2. DVD - Title 'Mt Beauty Homestay" on front cover and on the back 'Verbatim' on blue background. 1. First page only 'Ryder's Lane' 2. With title - Donor: Don Pollockkiewa valley, mt beauty homestays, don pollock, mt beauty

Lieut. L. A. Heywood was a Captain in 1945. The 58th Battalion was made up mostly of men from Victoria including Hume and was iniatially a militia unit before becoming part of the AIF in WWIIWWII and the connection of the 58th Battalion with local soldiers and possibly with L.A. HeywoodTall tarnished silver trophy with 'cup' base, small neck and long cylinder with a long straight handle on each side.On steel plate - inscribed "Presented by / Liut. L.A. Heywood / No 7 PL. 58th BN. / Awarded to / (blank)/ For best attendance / 1930 - 31" Under base: "Hecworth / E. P. (diamond shape) N.S."58th battalion, lieut. l.a. heywood

Tobacco in the Kiewa Valley. Tobacco was grown in Victoria for many years but the main areas (from the 1960s) included the Upper Kiewa River Valley where areas were suited. A Tobacco Research Station was established in Myrtleford, the geographical centre of the North Eastern tobacco growing area.Tobacco was grown successfully in the Kiewa Valley1. Leaflets x2 Green paper - 'The Tobacco Plant' Prepared by The Tobacco Growers of Victoira Limited in consultation with the Dept. of Agriculture Tobacco Research Station, Ovens. 1980s 2. papers yellowed and printed on both sides. - 'The Golden Leaf - The story of the tobacco leaf. Prepared by the Tobacco Growers of Victoria Ltd.' 1980stobacco, kiewa valley, agricultural farming

The State Electricity Commission of Victoria produced and displayed safety signs for their employees during the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme.KHES was constructed from the late 1940s to early 1960s and included the construction of Mt Beauty and Bogong townships. Safety was a concern for the SECV towards its workers. Metal black print on white background with yellow 'emphasis' at the top - 'Safety'. "Instructions for the use of / Grinding Wheels". There is a circular hole in each corner with a black frame around the perimeter.state electricity commission of victoria, kiewa hydro electric scheme, safety sign, grinding wheels

Office of Mines published progressive reports on the Geological Survey of parts of Victoria.This book includes a chapter on 'Dargo and Bogong' Pages 96 - 117 and includes a fold out map of this area. These pages show heavy use.Hard deep red cover with gold printed title located at the centre top. Bound with spine blank. 217 pages. Date 1878 First chapter and some pages have pencil marks including page 97.geological survey 1878, dargo, bogong

The Advocate was the Catholic newspaper of Victoria. The correspondence is in regard to payment and receipt of the newspapers.4 letters, 2 with envelopes. Chronological order: 1. 11 Jan 1927. From George W. Maddison, Tawonga P. O. Via Dederang to Mrs E. Stiles re money for 'Leader'. 2. 5th Apr. 1928. From Melbourne to Mrs Stiles, Melbourne re Account or "Advocate' 3. late July 1928. From Miss Mary Hessian, Mongans Bridge. Via Wodonga to Mrs Stiles re 'advocate' 4. 28th Jan. 1929 From Chas Martin to Mrs Wallace Bonnie Brae, Bruarong re Mrs Stiles papers. Envelopes: 1. (letter 3)Mrs Stiles c/- Miss Reid 26 Hoddle St. Elsternwick S-4 and in pencil Miss Mary Hessian, Mongan's Bridge, Huon via Wodonga 2. (letter 4) Mrs Wallace, Wallacedale, Kergunyah.mrs e. stiles, mary hessian, george w. maddison, mr wallace, 'advocate' newspaper, chas martin

Plan of Tawonga showing roads etc, rivers, use of land in 1968 and of Feathertop in 1969.Historical use of land in Tawonga and Feathertop.1. Topographical Map - Tawonga 803 Forests Commission of Victoria 1968. Cream paper with black print. Legend: Roads, tracks etc, rivers, Parishes and use of land. 2. Feathertop 813. 1969tawonga map 1968, tawonga parishes, feathertop map 1969

This book is a sixth grade reader which all Victorian students would have read during the 1940's. The book is made up of poems and stories, some which are still known and told today. Some pages have drawings that relate to the story of poems. This is historically significant due to showing what children read during the 1940's in schools across Victoria. Also it is a good comparison to what grade six children read now. Therefore it has good interpretation value and would be good in local school exhibitions. The names on the book indicate that this book came from a local famil, the Johnson and was read to two children of that family which gives this good social history. Some of the pages have had their pictured colored in by the student and words that have been underlined. These could have been harder words for the students to learn and seem advanced for grade six children to read. Book has a blue coverVICTORIAN READERS SIXTH BOOK, second edition, Victorian education stamp on front cover, SIXTH BOOK and EDUCATION DEPARTMENT VICTORIA ON SPIN. Inside cover has the names, Lorraine Margaret Johnson, Allan Johnson and Alice Payork? but that name has been crossed out and John with the son crossed out. All these names hand written in ink pen. book, school, reader, grade 6, department of education. children, stories, poems.

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 item is a black and white photograph(professional) of a panoramic view of a snow plough clearing the unsealed road in 1950.This postcard is on quality paper and the reproduction of the picture is of a high standard.For other "tourist" postcards see 0480 (A) -(F) for other photos of similar postcards. kiewa valley tourism, victorian alps, alternate energy supplies, alpine population growth, secv, snow plough

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

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

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

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 one side gloss only/. See 0480 (A) -(L) for other photos of similar postcards."JUNCTION DAM & SPILLWAY, LAKE GUY, BOGONG, KIEWA HYDRO-ELECTRIC PROJECT" "V5" 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

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 from a Valentine's postcard is from a V2 Argus photograph postcard. It is on a 200g/m paper density photo side gloss. See 0480 (A) - (K) for other photos of similar postcards."No.3 POWER STATION KIEWA HYDRO ELECTRIC PROJECT" "V8"kiewa valley tourism, victorian alps, alternate energy supplies, alpine population growth, secv

This Arithmetic book was used by all Grade 5 students in the Victorian Government Schools during the 1940s. Each child owned oneHistorical: Represents all students of the time in Victoria and enables education to be compared with that of the present day. Green cloth covered - hard cover book.On cover, in black, ARITHMETIC / FOR / GRADE V. In circle an emblem in black and around this circle another with "Education Department Victoria" in black.education. victorian education. government education. school. arithmetic. mathematics.

Educational Book used by students in Victoria for studying Mathematics. Davies are a local farming family attending school in the Kiewa Valley.Historical: Comparative study of Mathematics in different eras in Victoria. Provenance: The Davies family has been in the valley for generations.Faded purple cardboard cover with white writing and yellow lines In white: First / Year / Mathematics / 2 yellow lines at right angles crossing through centre with 1 added line coming to centre at an angle. / In white: P. Adamson / D. W. Turner / In yellow Cheshire Inside front cover 'Davies'education. mathematics. davies family. schools.

Educational book used by Allan Johnson in Grade 4 in a Victorian Government School.Historical: Comparative education for teaching reading in Grade 4 at Victorian Government Schools. Provenance: Allan Johnson's family and education at the Bogong Primary School which was known to have a good library.Grey book with cloth on cardboard cover.In black: Victorian Readers / Fourth Book / emblem in middle of circle surround by double circle inside which is printed Education department Victoria / Bottom righthand side with lines above and below Second Edition Allan Johnson written in ink on cover page.education. reading. schools. victorian education department

Education in Mathematics in the Victorian Education Department Schools in the 1920s. Tas Davies was a farmer in the Kiewa Valley.Historical: Education compared over the years with the use of Mathematic text books and the Victorian education Department. Provenance: Tas Davies local farmer of the Kiewa Valley and his education. He worked on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme.Grey thin cardboard cover with two black lines around the perimeter the outside one being thicker than the inside one. Writing in blackWhitcombe's / Federal / mathematics / for / Grade VIII. / Edited by J. McRae, M.A. / Vice Principal Teachers' College Victoria / Re-written to meet the requirements of the 1920 Revision / of the Victorian Programme of instruction / emblem / Revised Edition / Melbourne / Auckland Christchurch Dunedin Wellington / and Londaon / Whitcombe & Tombs Limited / 1/9 Written in ink on inside cover page 'Mrs Davies'. In pencil 'Tas Davies'education. victorian education department. tas davies.mathematics. schools

English Education in the 1950s. Roy Davies who grew up and lived on a dairy farm in the Kiewa Valley.Historical: Comparison of education in Victoria. Provenance: The Davies family and their education living in an isolated valley, attending local country schools.Grey book with 2 lines around the perimeter, the outside one thicker than the inside one. Black writing. Cover is of thin cardboard. In black: English / Assignments / for Senior Classes / By / L. G. Mahony / small coloured in black diamond / Pellegrini & Co. / Pty. Ltd. / 543 George St Sydney / In the Myer Emporium, Melbourne / 370 Queen St., Brisbane / 68 Gawler Place, Adelaide / 820 Hay St., Perth Roy Davies 4 B in smudged blue ink on inside cover page. And stamped below 'The Assembley Book Shop / 44 Margaret Street / Sydneyeducation. english. davies family.

Educational book for teaching mathematics in Form 2 in Victoria. Kerrie Davies lived in the Kiewa Valley on a dairy farm.Historical: Comparison of the teaching of Mathematics in Victorian schools. Provenance: Davies family.Dark green hard covered book with sketch of power line, bridge, multi storey building and train in yellow and re. Writing in white.Education Department of Victoria (in white but coloured in) / Form Two / Mathematics / Technical Schools Branch Inside back of cover some scribbled maths. On first page: Kerrie Davieseducation. schools. davies family. mathematics.

This shunt is a type of resistor built of copper and designed to carry a current. It was part of the Hydro generator control metering system. It reduces the large current to a small voltage.Historical: This equipment represents a major construction and ongoing operational industry dealing with the supply of hydro electricity to Victoria.Made of copper the shunt has a middle cube with 12 sheets of copper, 5mm apart formed like shelves. On either side of the cube are two shelves coming out from the middle. Both have 2 hollow circles 17.5mm in diameter 25 mm apart in the middle. At the Join of the 'shelves' and cube is a screw on each side.Screwed in metal plaque: Deriv. 1662691 / OHM 0.0000833 / AMP 1200 on the side of the cube above a shelf and on the opposite shelf: ALTO ----> (also a metal plaque screwed on). kiewa hydro electric scheme. secv. hydro generator. victorian electricity grid, power station. electricity., resistor

Clare Roper maintained and collected historical articles from the local newspapers especially those pertaining to the local area and of interest to the Kiewa Valley.Clare Roper grew up and lived in the Kiewa Valley at Tawonga. She was a member of the Kiewa Valley Historical Society for many years.Black with thin alternating red and white strips from top to bottom 'Photo Album' used to attach newspaper clippings dated from the 1950s to the 1990s. The articles are of historical interest and include many from the Kiewa Valley. The Album has 3 metal rings which snap open and shut. There are approximately 60 pages each with a clear plastic sheet that opens up to allow insertion of the newspaper article. The sheet then covers the article, keeping it in place.newspapers, historical articles, clare roper, kiewa valley, north east victoria, local press, photos

Clare Roper collected and maintained newspaper clippings of historical interest to the Kiewa Valley Historical Society.Clare Roper grew up and lived in the Kiewa Valley at Tawonga. She was a member of the Kiewa Valley Historical Society for many years.A vanilla, green with sunset picture 'Photo Album' used to save newspaper clippings dated 1949 to late 1980s mostly covering the North East of Victoria. The Photo Album has 3 steel rings that snap open and shut. The pages have a clear plastic sheet that lifts off to place the newspaper cuttings which then 'stick' to the page. The clear cover is then replaced on top.There are 60 pages used both sides.Front cover "Photo Album". Spine 'Photos'.newspapers, historical articles, clare roper, kiewa valley, north east victoria, local press, photos

These films were used c1940s and 1950s to educate students in Bogong and Mt Beauty Primary Schools. The visual experience enabled all students to see the same picture as the teacher read out the caption. Bogong and Mt Beauty Primary Schools are in the Kiewa Valley established as a result of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria's Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. As the schools were remote from large towns and cities these films were useful to enhance the students' education using a different media to that of books.450 - 500 Metal canisters with fitted lid and base soldered on. Each lid is marked with a number and / or title / subject of film. Film is rolled up inside canister. It is plastic and is in negative form - black and white. The number of frames and length of film varies. The edges have rectangular holes for threading onto a viewing machine.Varies with each canister - subject / title. Some have a number and some have a number and title / subject. Some are inscribed on and some are on paper attached to lid. photographic equipment, films, film canisters, education, schools, bogong primary school, education department of victoria, photography, mt beauty primary school.

This book has 2 parts: Revised Subject Headings in English and The Rural School and was to be used by teachers for their 'guidance and inspiration'. It was written by W. H. Ellwood - Chief Inspector of Primary Schools. Noel Evans may have taught at one of the small rural schools in the Kiewa Valley.Brown hard covered book with black writing (title, author, Education Department of Victoria) on the front cover and along the spine.In red ink: 'Noel Evans' on front page.w. h. ellwood, chief inspector of primary schools, education, school, noel evans, english, rural schools, teacher

A gardening book useful as a reference for gardeners and horticulturists. Illustrated with detailed coloured pictures.This book was possibly part of a school library in the Kiewa Valley. Bogong school had a reputation for an excellent library especially with regard to nature. Hard covered brown book with gold embossed writing on the cover and spine including the title, author, part 11 and Price 2/6. Spine has black stamp near the base indicating it was in a library. Includes coloured Plates which illustrate the text - showing the insects and plants. Inside the covers the pages are a pale green floral type decoration. Page 85 circular stamp 'Education Department Victoria' around the outside and in the middle 'Library'education, victoria, insects, fruit and vegetables, pests, gardening

From c1950s electrical irons were used. The thermostatic iron followed the electric iron used with a container that enabled water to be sprayed onto the cloth. Damp cloth was more easily pressed. This thermostatic electric iron was one of the early models.This iron was used by residents of the Kiewa Valley including those living at Mt Beauty where there was electricity and an SEC shop from c1950.This is a "General Electric" iron. It has a steel base with a chrome upper and black plastic handle. It is thermostatically controlled with water spray. The electric cord is permanently attached, at right angels, to the handle base. A red button activates the water spray when pushed. A white button slides to enable fabric selection. A metal hole in the front of the handle is used to fill the iron with water.General Electric; Wash and Wear / Wool / Cot / Lin; Australian General Electric Appliances Pty Ltd.; Notting Hill Victoria. 1100 Wats 240 Volts AC only. V/A2F Cat. No. 10 FS10iron;, electrical appliance, laundry, domestic, pressing clothes