Education in Mount Beauty began in the 1940s when the SECV constructed the town of Mount Beauty for their workers and staff. The educational facilities included a kindergarten, a primary / consolidated school and a secondary college. Mount Beauty education was highly valued by the residents of Mt Beauty and families in the Kiewa Valley. In the 1940s and 1950s it was very modern with new buildings and included the latest in teaching aids and technology. A Collection of Mount Beauty Primary School, Secondary College, Mt Beauty Kindergarten Newsletters Dates 1992 - 1997. Note: Photo includes hand made booklet with photos of children at schooleducation in mount beauty, mt beauty school newsletters

Jack Watson collected articles etc. on Mt Beauty during his 39 years working on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme.Jack Watson was the supervisor of the patrolmen during the last 8 years before his retirement. His collection covers many aspects and insights into the growth of Mt Beauty township and the Kiewa Valley.Thick white ANZ folder with 3 rings holding collections of articles etc. in plastic sleeves. Includes pamphlets, newspaper cuttings, papers on Mt Beauty Schools, SEC Hydroline newsletter, Bogong, tourism, clubs, etcjack watson, kiewa valley

The Mt Beauty Higher Elementary School was proclaimed on 25th May 1958 then in 1963 it was proclaimed the Mount Beauty High School with an enrolment of 213 pupils, 12 staff members and D.B.Bennett as Principal. The school began to publish its magazine.Yurnga is the aboriginal word for "view among the hills". Mt Beauty is surrounded by mountains. The names in the newsletter are important for the history of the school.2 typed pages with the headings 'Editorial', 'Magazine Committee' and 'Investiture of Prefects, House Captains and Form Captains'. 1963 Vol. 1yurnga, mt beauty high school, education

This phone was used at the Mt Beauty Primary School.Historical: The SEC used a switchboard to connect people in Mt Beauty and their workers stationed throughout the Kiewa Hydro Scheme. This phone enabled the Mt Beauty Primary School to ring parents etc. and for them to ring the school. Also refer to article in "This Week" Newsletter 30th June 2023 and attached to KVHS 0050Black bakelite telephone used to sit on a bench or table. Hand piece attached by a coiled wire coated with rubber. Front of telephone, in the centre, is a small handle that can be turned around in a clock wise direction - used to connect with the switchboard or, in some areas, used to connect with others by way of morse code eg. 1 big wind and 2 short winds.telephone. communications. mount beauty primary school.