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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Slide - Sims Image Collection
... Lai Khe Base Camp was a significant United States Army base in South Vietnam during the Vietnam War, serving as the headquarters for the 1st Infantry Division from 1965 to 1972. ...Sign of 'Lai Khe Dust Off 48.9FM', Vietnam 1969/70. ...Peter Stanley Sims 44304 Slides Royal Australian Army Medical Corps Vietnam War Sims HQ Australian Forces Vietnam 20 Surgical Hospital Lai Khe Dust off Sign of 'Lai Khe Dust Off 48.9FM', Vietnam 1969/70. ...Lai Khe Base Camp was a significant United States Army base in South Vietnam during the Vietnam War, serving as the headquarters for the 1st Infantry Division from 1965 to 1972. Located along Highway QL13, also known as Thunder Road, it also hosted other U.S. Army units and the South Vietnamese Army's 5th Division. From a collection of 253 images on slides taken while on deployment in Vietnam, by Corporal Peter Stanley Sims (44304), who served in the Royal Australian Army Medical Corps, 1969 - 1970.Sign of 'Lai Khe Dust Off 48.9FM', Vietnam 1969/70. peter stanley sims, 44304, slides, royal australian army medical corps, vietnam war, sims, hq australian forces vietnam, 20 surgical hospital, lai khe, dust off -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietySet of 6 framed photographs - Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme
... KHES...Official photo of KHES constructed by SECV...Kiewa Valley Historical Society Mount Beauty Information Centre 31 Bogong High Plains Rd Mt Beauty high-country Official photo of KHES constructed by SECV Official photo of KHES in the Kiewa Valley KHES SECV 1. ...Official photo of KHES constructed by SECVOfficial photo of KHES in the Kiewa Valley1. No. 1 Pipeline - from Anchor 1 to Anchor 5. August 1955 2. Junction Dam - General View from Downstream - May 1943 3. No. 3 Power Station - Clover Flat Camp - February 1951 4. Clover Dam - October 1954 5. View from Downstream of Junction Dam - July 1943 6. Upper Kiewa Valley Road 3 to 4 Mile - Mt Arthur in Background - July 1954 khes, secv -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyPhotos- Mt Beauty Fire Brigade Competition and SECV construction
... KHES...The Mt Beauty Fire Brigade was formed to protect the towns and the surrounding areas including the area of the KHES....The Mt Beauty Fire Brigade was formed to protect the towns and the surrounding areas including the area of the KHES. The KHES changed the Kiewa Valley from a rural community to a construction community. ...The State Electricity Commission of Victoria constructed the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme (KHES) which included the construction of the towns of Mt Beauty and Bogong from the late 1940s to 1961. The Mt Beauty Fire Brigade was formed to protect the towns and the surrounding areas including the area of the KHES.The KHES changed the Kiewa Valley from a rural community to a construction community. The Mt Beauty fire brigade competed with neighbouring fire brigades to practice their skills and to meet other fire fighters.Small black and white photos of Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme, including Mt Beauty Fire Brigade competing against other local brigades in the 1950s. Photos include: 1. Junction Dam 6 photos 2. Early Mt Beauty, Fire fighting, Kiewa River, Early Kiewa Scheme Plan, surveying, fire tower 6 photos 3. Lake Guy 2 photos, Clover Power station, Bogong Village, Rocky Vally Flying Fox 2 photos 6 photos altogether 4. Tunnelling 6 photos 5. Bogong, Clover etc 6 photos 6. Bogong Creek Raceline 4 photos 7. Concrete Plant 3 photos 8. High Plains 6 photos 9. Mt Beauty Fire Bridgade 1 & 2 . 8 photos altogether 10. Engineer Michael Walter 1 & 2. 4 photos altogetherNOTE: KVHS has photos for media on USB but won't load onto VIC Collectionskhes, mt beauty fire brigade, engineer michael walter -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Postcard, Asia-Pacific Color Productions Ltd, Postcard -Foldout booklet
... A Land of Conflict Vietnam Back - Base Camp, An Khe...Postcard Vietnam Soldiers Julian Peter McNamara McNamara Australian Army 3794332 Trooper Royal Australian Armoured Corps National Service B Squadron A Squadron 1st Armoured Regiment A Land of Conflict Vietnam Back - Base Camp, An Khe Cover khaki and white. Picture of field gun, three soldiers. ...This item was donated by Trooper Julian Peter McNamara (3794332) who was a National Servicemen with the Royal Australian Armoured Corps. He served in Vietnam with B Squadron, 1st Armoured Regiment from September 1969 to December 1969 and A Squadron, 1st Armoured Regiment from December 1969 to June 1970.Cover khaki and white. Picture of field gun, three soldiers. Vietnam written in red with yellow outline. Postcard pack consisting of 14 (including front cover) scenes of military life and work in VietnamA Land of Conflict Vietnam Back - Base Camp, An Khepostcard, vietnam, soldiers, julian peter mcnamara, mcnamara, australian army, 3794332, trooper, royal australian armoured corps, national service, b squadron, a squadron, 1st armoured regiment -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, The Seige of Khe Sanh, 1996
... The Seige of Khe Sanh...A collection of Colour Photograph depicting key points of the Seige of Khe Sanh (1968) taken by Albert Guthrie, Australian Merchant Navy in 1996...Khe Sanh, Vietnam...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Khe Sanh Battle of 1968 Photograph Description of each Photograph in the Collage A collection of Colour Photograph depicting key points of the Seige of Khe Sanh (1968) taken by Albert Guthrie, Australian Merchant Navy in 1996 The Seige of Khe Sanh Photograph Photograph Albert Guthrie, Photgrapher ...A collection of Colour Photograph depicting key points of the Seige of Khe Sanh (1968) taken by Albert Guthrie, Australian Merchant Navy in 1996Description of each Photograph in the Collagekhe sanh, battle of, 1968, photograph -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyPapers - Mt Beauty Householders c 1959, SECV Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme Householders
... 14 foolscap papers. Title SECV, KHES, Mt Beauty Householders, Alphabetical List, Name, Address and Sec/Allot. ...Mt Beauty residents Mt Beauty householders SECV employees 14 foolscap papers. Title SECV, KHES, Mt Beauty Householders, Alphabetical List, Name, Address and Sec/Allot. ...Mt Beauty was a construction town built by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria during construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme from the late 1940s to 1961This is a list of the original occupiers of the homes in Mt Beauty township. Houses were allocated to teachers, medical staff etc. as well as to SEC workers.14 foolscap papers. Title SECV, KHES, Mt Beauty Householders, Alphabetical List, Name, Address and Sec/Allot. See KVHS 1264mt beauty residents, mt beauty householders, secv employees -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyMap - Kiewa Hydro Electric Works 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. ...During construction of the KHES there were restrictions on access to the area. ...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 -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyPhoto Collection of William Hing
... KHES in the early 1960s...Kiewa Valley Historical Society Mount Beauty Information Centre 31 Bogong High Plains Rd Mt Beauty high-country KHES in the early 1960s William Hing worked on the K.H.E.S. during the 1960s. ...KHES in the early 1960sWilliam Hing worked on the K.H.E.S. during the 1960s. His son, Kelvin was born at the old hospital in Tawonga in 1961.The family left Mt BEauty c1965.Black and White gloss photos printed from originals of work on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme in the 1960s.kiewa hydro electric scheme, william hing -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Functional Object - Cigarette Lighter
... Engraving of a soldier holding a rifle with the words, "Vietnam AN KHE 67-68. "If you want to get laid smile when you return this lighter"....National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Cigarette Lighter AN KHE Engraving of a soldier holding a rifle with the words, "Vietnam AN KHE 67-68. ...Pair of 7.62 mm bullets within a metal case as a pretend lighter.Engraving of a soldier holding a rifle with the words, "Vietnam AN KHE 67-68. "If you want to get laid smile when you return this lighter".cigarette lighter, an khe -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Functional Object - Cigarette Lighter, 71-72 (estimate)
... Vietnam Lai Khe 71-72. Emblem Airborne, "If you want to make love smile when you hand me back this lighter", emblem of a sword on a shield....National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Cigarette Lighter Vietnam Vietnam Lai Khe 71-72. Emblem Airborne, "If you want to make love smile when you hand me back this lighter", emblem of a sword on a shield. ...Brass cigarette lighter with inscription and text.Vietnam Lai Khe 71-72. Emblem Airborne, "If you want to make love smile when you hand me back this lighter", emblem of a sword on a shield.cigarette lighter, vietnam -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyPapers - Newspaper Obituary Harry Vyner and Family History Chart
... The obituary is of Harry Vyner, who came to work for the SECV on the KHES in 1938...Kiewa Valley Historical Society Mount Beauty Information Centre 31 Bogong High Plains Rd Mt Beauty high-country The obituary is of Harry Vyner, who came to work for the SECV on the KHES in 1938 This is an example of one man's life and how he came to live in the Kiewa Valley and his contribution to the development of Mount Beauty as a thriving community. ...The obituary is of Harry Vyner, who came to work for the SECV on the KHES in 1938This is an example of one man's life and how he came to live in the Kiewa Valley and his contribution to the development of Mount Beauty as a thriving community.A4 Sheet with family tree details of Harry Vyner / McKendrick families Newspaper cutting re Obituary of Harry Vyner dated December 1979harry vyner, country roads board, high plains road -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyPhotos: SECV Construction
... KHES...These photos were displayed on the walls of the hotel when the building was the SEC Workmans Club KHES Construction of KHES x12 Most of them framed. ...The SECV constructed the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme from the late 1940s to the early 1960s. Dams, Power Stations, towns, etc. were built during this timeThese photos show a lot of detail of the work involved in constructing large structures eg. power stations, dams etc. Also they give an insight into safety eg. clothing etc. at the time. These photos were displayed on the walls of the hotel when the building was the SEC Workmans Club x12 Most of them framed. Large black and white photos of construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme: 1. Clover Dam Construction 2. Clover Dam Construction suspended on a crane 3. Power Station Clover Dam 4. Hauling tunnel muck. Tunnel "Ruston" locomotive on rail entrance.5. McKay Power Station 6. Connecting the headrace pipe to turbo turbines - large pipes and workman (double pipe) bifurcate pipes. 7. Installing a generator - seven workmen with hard hats (assembling). 8. V3536 number plate - fire fighting truck - filling up with water. 9. 1939 after bushfire. 10. West Kiewa Power Station - labelled. 11. Lining the portal of a tunnel 12. Camp and offices on left, tunnel entrance on right.khes, construction of khes -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietySet of 3 framed photographs - Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme
... KHES...Kiewa Valley Historical Society Mount Beauty Information Centre 31 Bogong High Plains Rd Mt Beauty high-country Official photos - Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme constructed by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria Official photo of the KHES in the Kiewa Valley KHES SECV 1. Upper Kiewa Valley Road 28th March 1940 2. ...Official photos - Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme constructed by the State Electricity Commission of VictoriaOfficial photo of the KHES in the Kiewa Valley1. Upper Kiewa Valley Road 28th March 1940 2. Upper Kiewa Valley Road 23rd August 1940 3. Construction of the Buttresses of Junction Dam Wall. 23rd March 1942 Each black and white photo is labelled with a date.khes, secv -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietySet of 3 photos in one frame - at Bogong - Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme
... KHES...Kiewa Valley Historical Society Mount Beauty Information Centre 31 Bogong High Plains Rd Mt Beauty high-country Official photos - Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme constructed by State Electricity Commission of Victoria Official photos of KHES in the Kiewa Valley KHES SECV 1. Post Office - Bogong - 26th February 1940 2. ...Official photos - Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme constructed by State Electricity Commission of VictoriaOfficial photos of KHES in the Kiewa Valley1. Post Office - Bogong - 26th February 1940 2. Volunteer Air Observers Post - Bogong - 24th May 1943 3. Volunteer Air Observers Corps - Bogong - 24th May 1943khes, secv -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietySet of 6 framed photographs - Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme
... KHES...Kiewa Valley Historical Society Mount Beauty Information Centre 31 Bogong High Plains Rd Mt Beauty high-country Official photos - Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme constructed by State Electricity Commission of Victoria Official photos of KHES in the Kiewa Valley KHES SECV 1. Junction Dam Excavation - 5th April 1941 2. ...Official photos - Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme constructed by State Electricity Commission of VictoriaOfficial photos of KHES in the Kiewa Valley1. Junction Dam Excavation - 5th April 1941 2. Bogong Residential Area Development - 24th April 1940 3. Beginning of Mt Beauty Township - 20th February 1947 4.Pretty Valley Bridge - 9th September 1940 5. Junction Dam - General View from Downstream - 15th September 1943 6. Construction of Dam Wall for Rocky Valley Dam - 1958khes, secv -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietySign - S.E.C.V
... The SECV constructed the KHES and were required to put Safety signs in public and dangerous places....The SECV built the KHES and were responsible for safety signs for the public SECV safety sign Large metal safety sign warning the public of Danger. ...The SECV constructed the KHES and were required to put Safety signs in public and dangerous places.The SECV built the KHES and were responsible for safety signs for the publicLarge metal safety sign warning the public of Danger. Black print with "Danger" and "Death" printed in red. There are 10 holes for erecting the sign onto a eg. building. There is a hole in each corner and one in the centre of the two sides and two equally spaced between the corners of the top and bottom sides.secv safety sign -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Souvenir - Bamboo peaked hat, 1965 (approx)
... Woven bamboo hat in traditional Asian conical shape as worn by Vietnamese farmers and workers.Brought back from Khe Sanh, South Vietnam by Major Ian G McKeown, Service no.335054, of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam 1964-65....Khe Sanh, Quang Tri Province, South Vietnam...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Bamboo Hat Traditional costume Vietnamese clothing Woven bamboo hat in traditional Asian conical shape as worn by Vietnamese farmers and workers.Brought back from Khe Sanh, South Vietnam by Major Ian G McKeown, Service no.335054, of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam 1964-65. ...Woven bamboo hat in traditional Asian conical shape as worn by Vietnamese farmers and workers.Brought back from Khe Sanh, South Vietnam by Major Ian G McKeown, Service no.335054, of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam 1964-65.bamboo, hat, traditional costume, vietnamese clothing -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyPapers - Mt Beauty Post Office Building
... Mt Beauty was built by the SECV during the construction of the KHES. The Mt Beauty Post Office was opened on 4th July 1949...Kiewa Valley Historical Society Mount Beauty Information Centre 31 Bogong High Plains Rd Mt Beauty high-country Mt Beauty was built by the SECV during the construction of the KHES. The Mt Beauty Post Office was opened on 4th July 1949 The Mt Beauty Post Office is part of Mt Beauty's history. ...Mt Beauty was built by the SECV during the construction of the KHES. The Mt Beauty Post Office was opened on 4th July 1949The Mt Beauty Post Office is part of Mt Beauty's history. It is still located in the same place and now also sells gifts for the tourists, stationary and clothing.Photocopy of letter re Post Office Building - Mt Beauty advising that the Post Office at My Beauty opened for business on Monday, 4th July, 1949. Also photocopies of 4 official SECV photos - 1. The Mt Beauty township Jan. 1948 2. Exterior of the New Post Office Mt Beauty dated July 1949 and 3. Interior of the New Post Office Mt Beauty dated July 1949mt beauty post office -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyIron Box - Steam or Dry, Model No
... The Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme (KHES) produced electricity for the people living in the Kiewa Valley and beyond to many parts of Victoria. ...This iron belonged to Ron White who was a senior member of staff during the construction and operation of the KHES. This iron was owned by Ron White who was appointed Area Operations Engineer Kiewa in June 1956. ...The Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme (KHES) produced electricity for the people living in the Kiewa Valley and beyond to many parts of Victoria. The people and their families working on the scheme were encouraged by their employer the State Electricity Commission of Victoria to purchase and use electrical appliances. The iron was popular as it was quick and easy compared to those used previously. This iron belonged to Ron White who was a senior member of staff during the construction and operation of the KHES.This iron was owned by Ron White who was appointed Area Operations Engineer Kiewa in June 1956. He was later appointed General Superintendent and then, in 1974, he was appointed Principal Hydro Engineer of the recently titled Hydro Division.Rectangular yellow and black cardboard box with 'complete' fitting lid. Red and black writing on all sides except the bottom. staples used to hold down the sides of the lid.Front of box - New Revolutionary / Dry/ It steam irons/ it damps as it irons!/ It dry irons too! Back of box - Hoover Steam or Dry Iron Side of box - New Revolutionary / Hoover/ Steam or dry/ Iron / Made By/ Hoover Industries Pty Ltd Meadowbank NSW Top of box has sketch of dial "Big Safety Set Dial" - with black backgroundelectric iron; steam iron; hoover industries; ron white; laundry; kiewa hydro electric scheme -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyPhotos - Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme - Mt Beauty, Official S.E.C.V. photos
... The SECV Gate controlled entry to the KHES only allowing permitted workers....The SECV Gate controlled entry to the KHES only allowing permitted workers. Official S.E.C.V. photos Photos - Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme - Mt Beauty ...The Mt Beauty Golf Course was a tourist attraction during the warmer months. The SECV Gate controlled entry to the KHES only allowing permitted workers. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Newspaper, The Herald, 07-02-1968 (exact)
... "Red tanks in action - base lost" - an American Special forces Camp near Khe Sanh Four chain themselves to barracks. ..."Red tanks in action - base lost" - an American Special forces Camp near Khe Sanh Four chain themselves to barracks. ...Headlines front page. "Red tanks in action - base lost" - an American Special forces Camp near Khe Sanh Four chain themselves to barracks. Melbourne to stop an intake of service men. Page 3 Now it's recruit Normie Rone Norman John 3793130newspaper, american special forces, khe sanh, battle of, 1968, normie rowe -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyIron - Steam or Dry, Model No
... The Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme (KHES) produced electricity for the people living in the Kiewa Valley and beyond to many parts of Victoria. ...Kiewa Valley Historical Society Mount Beauty Information Centre 31 Bogong High Plains Rd Mt Beauty high-country The Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme (KHES) produced electricity for the people living in the Kiewa Valley and beyond to many parts of Victoria. ...The Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme (KHES) produced electricity for the people living in the Kiewa Valley and beyond to many parts of Victoria. The people and their families working on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme were encouraged by their employer the State Electricity Commission of Victoria to purchase and use electrical appliances. The iron was popular as it was quick and easy compared to those used previously. This iron belonged to Ron White who was a senior member of staff during the construction and operation of the KHES.This iron was owned by Ron White. Ron was appointed Area Operations Engineer at Kiewa in June 1956. He was later appointed as General Superintendent and then in 1974 appointed to principal Hydro Engineer of the recently titled Hydro Division.Electric iron with long cord attached at the side toward the back. Iron shape is of an oblong with pointy front. When laid down, the black handle is at the top with a red button centre front (to choose between steam and dry). Under the handle is the 'turntable' (used to select type of material/heat). At the front of the black is an outlet for the steam. Beneath the black section is the metal shiny cover and solid base.Dial (turntable) - centre red with 'Hoover' and red section on outside with 'steam'. To the left of 'steam' is 'High, Linen, Cotton, Wool'. To the right of 'steam' is 'silk, rayon, nylon'. On the handle at the front "Hoover" in gold.electric appliances; steam iron; electric iron; laundry; ron white; kiewa hydro electric scheme; hoover industries. -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyPhotos - Mt Beauty Progress Association Activities x2
... Jean Mc Cullough painting. 2. 10cm x 10cm Reproduction of members of the Mt Beauty Progress Association outside Mt Beauty Kindergarten with KHES General manager HHC Williams...Jean Mc Cullough painting. 2. 10cm x 10cm Reproduction of members of the Mt Beauty Progress Association outside Mt Beauty Kindergarten with KHES General manager HHC Williams Photos - Mt Beauty Progress Association Activities x2 ...The Mt Beauty Progress Association was an important community service group that raised an enormous amount of money to buy equipment etc. for local community activities ie. kinder, schools etc. It supported the community with projects and events. It was formed in 1957 and was discontinued in 1978. See: "Below Bogong - A History of Mount Beauty" compiled by Di Edmondson. Chapter 8. Pages 239-240. and "The Story of Kiewa" by Alex McCulloughMt Beauty Progress Association was formed by employees of the SECV working on the KHES. This activity is of historic and social significance and can be compared with activities of today especially as Mt Beauty was built as a construction town for the Keiwa Hydro Electric Scheme and is now a small town with the added influence of tourism.1. 15cm x 10 cm black and white reproduction of members of the Progress Association inspecting the kindergarten. Jean Mc Cullough painting. 2. 10cm x 10cm Reproduction of members of the Mt Beauty Progress Association outside Mt Beauty Kindergarten with KHES General manager HHC Williamsmt beauty progress association, community service group -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyPhoto - Opening of the Kiewa Valley Group of the Institute of Engineers, Australia
... Williams was in charge of the the KHES....Williams was in charge of the the KHES. H.H.C. Williams was the engineer in charge of the KHES. ...The SECV constructed the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme during which time the Kiewa Valley Group was formed and joined the Institute of Engineers. Horace H. C. Williams was in charge of the the KHES.H.H.C. Williams was the engineer in charge of the KHES. Significant in that the photo is of white men in suits all holding a position of importance. This can be compared with current 'people in power'.Black and white large photo of 6 men in suits standing outside the Bogong SECV office. April 1950On the back in pencil: Mr I O'Donnell (CRB - visitor) / Mr E. D. Jo..?- Vice Chairman Kiewa V. Group / Mr D. V. Darwin? - Chairman Melb. Division / HHCW - Chairman, Kiewa V. Group / Mr..../ Mr jJrgher? - Sec. Kiewa Valley Group Note: HHCWh.h.c. williams, kvhs, institute of engineers -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyFirst Aid Kit, 1984
... The State Electricity Commission of Victoria supplied First Aid Kits to its employees and 'ran' an ambulance during the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme (KHES). The KHES was constructed at the upper end of the Kiewa Valley in the Victorian mountains on the Bogong High Plains. ...Kiewa Valley Historical Society Mount Beauty Information Centre 31 Bogong High Plains Rd Mt Beauty high-country The State Electricity Commission of Victoria supplied First Aid Kits to its employees and 'ran' an ambulance during the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme (KHES). The KHES was constructed at the upper end of the Kiewa Valley in the Victorian mountains on the Bogong High Plains. ...The State Electricity Commission of Victoria supplied First Aid Kits to its employees and 'ran' an ambulance during the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme (KHES). The KHES was constructed at the upper end of the Kiewa Valley in the Victorian mountains on the Bogong High Plains. This area is remote with difficult terrain requiring people working and enjoying recreational activities to carry a first aid kit in case of emergency. This First Aid kit is light and portable enabling the user to 'fix' minor injuries and wait for access to medical assistance.This portable first aid kit was owned by a local Mt Beauty resident, Allan S. Clarke who was a long term staff employee for the State Electricity Commission of Victoria.First Aid Outfit (Kit), No.20 by "Sanax". Yellow plastic covered cardboard box with lid fastened by a metal swivel clasp. Complete with unused original contents displayed on two levels. On the top level - Absorbent lint in clear plastic bag; roll of Johnson's Cotton Wool in soft plastic; Plastic container of Sanax Aspirin tablets; glass bottle with brown plastic lid of Calamine Lotion; and steel scissors, safety pins and tweezers in small clear plastic bag. On the second/ bottom level - in a brown glass jar with brown plastic lid "Kuraburn for the treatment of Minor burns"; in a brown glass jar with brown plastic lid "Zeptic" (antiseptic); Johnson's Bandaids of varying shapes in a clear plastic bag; in a brown glass bottle with a brown plastic lid "Germistatic" (antiseptic); 2 packets of 4 Gauze bandages in clear plastic bags; and 1 large absorbent Gauze bandage in clear plastic bag.first aid kit; kiewa hydro electric scheme; sandax; medical aids; -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyMix Master
... Ron was a senior member of staff during the construction and operation of the KHES....Ron was a senior member of staff during the construction and operation of the KHES. This mix master was owned by Ron White who was appointed Area Operations Engineer Kiewa in June 1956. ...The Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme (KHES) produced electricity for the people living in the Kiewa Valley and beyond to many parts of Victoria. The people and their families working on the scheme were encouraged by their employer the State Electricity Commission of Victoria to purchase and use electrical appliances. The mix master was popular for mixing food for baking and for making juice drinks. Ron White owned this 1950s vintage Sunbeam model 9 mixer with stand, milk glass bowls and complete juicer. Ron was a senior member of staff during the construction and operation of the KHES.This mix master was owned by Ron White who was appointed Area Operations Engineer Kiewa in June 1956. Ron was later appointed General Superintendent and then in 1974 to principal Hydro Engineer of the recently titled Hydro Division.White electrical food mixer with six parts. 1. Motor upright - white, on black stand horizontal. Black dial at back with speeds numbered and type of mix eg. mash. Front switch on/off. Black electric cord attached. Long black handle on one side. 2 Two beaters, silver 3. Bowls, white one small and one large. The small one has a spout. 4. Squeezer, white - fits on top for juicing. Parts as with orange juicer and with funnel at the front for juice to flow into a bowl.'Sunbeam' (in red) / 'Mix Master' in (black) on gold oblong 'emblem' sunbeam mix master; kitchen appliance; cooking; ron white; kiewa hydro electric scheme; food preparation -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyDress - formal mourning
... The McKendrick family came to Mt Beauty very early in the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme (KHES) days. Their son, Ian, worked in the Mt Beauty Post Office for 40+ years. ...The McKendrick family came to Mt Beauty very early in the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme (KHES) days. Their son, Ian, worked in the Mt Beauty Post Office for 40+ years. ...Formal mourning dress possibly worn by Mrs Vyner senior. This dress would have been made circa 1930s - 1940s. The McKendrick family came to Mt Beauty very early in the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme (KHES) days. Their son, Ian, worked in the Mt Beauty Post Office for 40+ years. The Vyner family also were long time employees of the SECV working on the KHES and were residents of Mt Beauty. Margaret was a nurse at the Tawonga District Hospital at the Tawonga site and the Mt Beauty site.Three quarter length black crepe dress with an 8 gored skirt and with a sash made of black crepe attached to the dress. Fitted long sleeved V neck bodice with satin applique and a pink nylon ruffle pleated around the neckline. Fitted sleeves with 2 covered buttons at the end. mourning dress, mckendrick family, vyner family -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyPhotos - Athletics Club - Boxing x 18
... At the beginning of the KHES, a team of facilitators from the YMCA under the supervision of a Mr A. ...Kiewa Valley Historical Society Mount Beauty Information Centre 31 Bogong High Plains Rd Mt Beauty high-country At the beginning of the KHES, a team of facilitators from the YMCA under the supervision of a Mr A. ...At the beginning of the KHES, a team of facilitators from the YMCA under the supervision of a Mr A. Clarke, were co-opted to organize social and sporting activities for the thousands of workers relocated to the remote work site.The Athletics Club was one of the first clubs to organise activities and Boxing and allied disciplines, weight-lifting, wrestling and gymnastics were very popular. Regular displays and fight contests were held in the Community Centre and before that the Recreation Centre.x 18 Black and white photos of various sizes. Men and boys boxing. One photo includes a group of boxers lined up. Their names are on the back.mt beauty athletics club, ymca, boxing -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyPhotos - Jack Watson Collection x3
... The KHES was constructed from the late 1940s to the early 1960s. ...Kiewa Valley Historical Society Mount Beauty Information Centre 31 Bogong High Plains Rd Mt Beauty high-country The KHES was constructed from the late 1940s to the early 1960s. ...The KHES was constructed from the late 1940s to the early 1960s. Jack Watson worked on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme for 39 years. The photos show a group of men (workers) at the entrance of a tunnel.1. Jack Watson is the worker on the back right hand side with a soft Akubra type hat. 2. Jack Watson at the front on the right hand side. 3. Men not identified. When Jack retired he had been the supervisor of the patrolmen during the last 8 years.Three black and white photos of a group of men in work clothe at the entrance to a tunnel on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme.jack Watson has been identified in two of the photos.jack watson, tunnel workers khes -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyBooks x2 - Addressograph, 1. Class 22000 Service Manual. 2. Instructions for Operating the Class 22000
... ...khes...See also: KVHS 0848, KVHS 1046 SECV employed many people on the KHES and used the latest technology of the time to pay each of them including each one with a pay slip. addressograph secv khes pay slips 1. ...The metal plate machine used plates that contained names, addresses and classifications of each State Electricity Commission of Victoria employee working on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. The plates were put through the machine onto pay envelopes. See also: KVHS 0848, KVHS 1046SECV employed many people on the KHES and used the latest technology of the time to pay each of them including each one with a pay slip.1. Thick yellowed paper. 21 pages typed one side only and 9 blank pages with 'Fig. 1' to 'Fig 12' typed. Fastened on the left side with 3 'document binders'. 1957 Issue 2. Cardboard cover with 40 pages of thick paper printed on both sides with black and white illustrations.1. Cover: Stott & Hoare. Pty Ltd. / 171 William St;, / Melbourne. C.1. / Australia / Text & Illustrations / By N.F. Vezener 2. Cover: Addressograph / Addressing Machine / Fourth Edition/ This Book is very Important / Please Read and Keep it / Addressograph - Multigraph Ltd. / Head Office & Works / 50 Oxgate Lane, Cricklewood / London. N.W. 2addressograph, secv, khes, pay slips
