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The Royal Victorian Bowls Association had a club in Mt Beauty.
Mt. Beauty had a club belonging to the Royal Victorian Bowls Association
Black felt pocket with white "R V B A / Mt. Beauty" sewn in large letters. Royal Victorian Bowls Association. The top side of the material is hemmed.
R V B A / Mt. Beauty
Long emerald green gown with long sleeves and a semi circular skirt. The material is jersey. Bodice - Gathering of material under the bust with a deep V neck. The dress has a straight semi fitted mid riff.
ball gown, reid family
Long flowery gown -pink flowers with black background. Long bright pink 'sash'. Long sleeves. Kimono style. Long princess line, pink, black and white floral dress with V neckline. A fine cotton material with a bright pink chiffon sash.
Tag: "Snazzi" "Follow the Dot with Dash" "Sydney"
ball gown, reid family
Long gaberdine black frock with a black and white floral bodice with capped sleeves. It has a matching black and white border on the skirt.
ball gown, reid family
Full length long sleeved red crimplene dress with a high neck and a long flat zip. It has long sleeves
ball gown, reid family
Bright pink ball gown , with lace sleeves and floating panel. Long straight pink satin dress with lace sleeves and scoop neck. Princess line with lace under the bodice and across the back. Long back zip and a pleated chiffon attached train.
Black label across the top 2 inches x 1 inch.
ball gown, reid family
Long gown of Pink Brocade with cap sleeves. Stiff material with a tie around the waist. Long pink with gold embossing brocade. Fitted bodice with cap sleeves. Full skirt with large pleats. Corded pink waistline with a pink bow.
ball gown, reid family
Long blue/pale green (or aqua) sleeveless gown with floating panels. Gloves are long and plain blue (or aqua). Bag has a chain and is made of the same material as the gown. Pale green embossed satin, short sleeves, long skirt. Fitted waist and bodice. Four gored skirt. Lined with taffeta. Scoop back with a chiffon tail. Matching satin long to the elbow gloves. Matching evening bag. Made of the same material and with a silver clasp.
ball gown, reid family
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
Wedding dress and veil worn by Margaret Vyner at her wedding to Ian McKendrick on 11th January 1958
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 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 at the Mt Beauty site.
Long soft white taffeta under-skirt. The outer is cut on the cross, made of nylon and with a train and has appliqued lace of a flower and is beaded. The sleeves are long and shear. The taffeta bodice is fitted with a featured V waistline. The sleeves are pointed (to cover over the hand) with a flower applique. There are 5 pearl buttons down the back and are fastened with loops. The side zip is metal and on the right hand side and at the top there is a hook and eye. The bridal veil - A large tulle circle edged with lace and formed into a 2 tiered veil held together with a green covered wire circlet decorated with wax flowers.
vyner family, mckendrick family, wedding dress with veil
Bridesmaid's dress worn at Margaret Rose Vyner and Ian McKendrick's wedding on 11th January 1958
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. Vyner family also long time employees of the SECV on the KHES. They were residents of Mt Beauty. Margaret was a nurse at the Tawonga District Hospital at the Tawonga site .
White sleeveless dress with a taffeta underskirt with 2 tulle gored over skirts. The bodice is tulle over taffeta with fitted bodice, scooped neckline decorated border of lace and diamantes with a side zip.
Maker's Tag: Milady's Robes
bridesmaid's dress, vyner family, mckendrick family
The SECV constructed the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme
Photos showing the development and history of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme
8 small b & w photos. All with titles including "Kiewa Hydro Electric Project". They are in an envelope titled "Valentine's / Snapshots / Eight Real Photographs / Kiewa Valley / Published by /The Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd / Melbourne and Sydney 1. Kiewa Valley Panorama 2.The East Kiewa River 3. Road to Bogong High Plains 4. Mt Beauty Village 5. Snowfall Bogong Village 6. Bogong Village 7. Junction Dam Spillway, Lake Guy Bogong 8. No 3 Power Station
mt beauty, bogong village, bogong high plains, junction dam, power station
SECV constructed the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme including the township of Mt Beauty. The area became a popular tourist destination.
Tourism in the Kiewa Valley especially at Mt Beauty and the Bogong High Plains along with the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme became very popular and an important industry.
Fold out b & w postcard with 12 photos back to back. All with a title. Kate 1950s 1. High Voltage Transmission Line, showing Mount Beauty Township 2. Clover Dam Reservoir, Kiewa 3. No. 3 Power Station, Kiewa 4. Generators, No. 3 Power Station 5. Turbines, No. 4 Power Station, Kiewa 6. junction Dam, Bogong 7. Mt Beauty Village Shopping Centre 8. Switchyard, No. 4 Power Station, Kiewa 9. Control Room, No. 4 Power Station, Kiewa 10. Winter Scene at Rocky Valley on the Bogong High Plains 11. Water Channel, Mt Bogong in Background 12. Mt Beauty Township, Kiewa Valley
transmission line, power station, generators, mt beauty, turbines, junction dam, switchyard, rocky valley, control room
After the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme was constructed by the SECV, Mt Beauty became a popular destination for tourists.
Tourism is a major industry for Mt Beauty
x2 coloured postcards - 1 Mt Beauty chalet and 2. Mt Beauty Main Street (Also scanned in black and white)
mt beauty chalet, mt beauty main street, tourism
Orchids, birds on the Bogong High Plains and surrounds and the SECV construction on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme were topics of interest for the workers living there. Taping them would have been an interesting hobby for Jack Farrell.
Jack Farrell (1920s - 1990s) worked for the State Electricity Commission of Victoria on the KHES. He worked in the workshop and lived on the river side of Simmonds Creek Road.
x10 tapes of orchids, birds and Lake Guy etc. and 1 Panasonic Battery Pack VW-VBC4E for movie camera.
The battery has a sticker on it "$99.00"
orchids, birds, kiewa hydro electric scheme, movies of native flora, movies of birds
The Victorian Education Department published and printed this reader in 1937. The infant grades learnt to read using phonics which included word groups eg. 'ee' words, 'ai' words etc.
This book was used in all Victorian schools to assist children to read.
Small tattered book with soft cover held by cloth on card. The 102 pages are held by two staples. It consists of stories, poetry with B & W pictures some of which have been coloured in with pencil. At the back is a 'Language List' which consists of 'word groups' eg. 'ee' words and on the last page 'Additional words'. Made by the Victorian Education Department in 1937.
Some pictures have been coloured in. On cover, top right hand corner: "Yvonne Simmonds / Red Bluff"
victorian reader, education, infant reader
Mt Beauty HES school was created for the children of the employees of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria who were constructing the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme at the head of the Kiewa Valley at the new town of Mount Beauty. Mt Beauty School consisted of Mt Beauty Higher Elementary School 1948-1964 before it was split into the current (2023) Mt Beauty Primary School and Mt Beauty High School. See. "Kiewa Kids" by Graham Gardner pages 94-180. "Below Bogong-A History of Mount Beauty" compiled by Di Edmondson. chapter 7, Pages 178-230.
As the population changed so did the schools in name, size etc. Also what started as a very modern school in the 1948 to what is now an older style wooden building
2 larger photos 1 b & w - hurdles race and 1 colored 3 girls sitting in front of computers 9 medium size photos 1 b & w students and 1 of car; 1 of school building and 1 of student group; 5 coloured sports day
mt beauty higher elementary school
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 1950
On 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: HHCW
h.h.c. williams, kvhs, institute of engineers
The Mt Beauty bowling club commenced in 1970 and closed in 2016 when there were not enough members. See: "Below Bogong - A History of Mount Beauty" compiled by Di Edmondson Chapter 9, Page 316
The dates of the bowling club from 1970 to 2016 indicate the popularity of the sport in Mt Beauty where the demographic has changed over the period of time. 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 Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme and is now a small town with the added influence of tourism.
Pale colored photos of members (and visitors) of the Mt Beauty Bowling Club on the bowling green.
On the back of each photo "KVHS Inc / 1 in series 5"; "2 in series 5" etc.
mt beauty bowling club, sport
As part of the Kiewa Hydro Scheme the race lines were created to catch the water and direct it into the Rocky Valley Storage Dam.
Part of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme on the Bogong High Plains.
6 black and white photos:- 2 with concrete framework, 2 concrete completed and 2 High Plaines race line.
Alec McCullough Collection
kiewa hydro electric scheme, raceline, water power, bogong high plains
Photos taken by Alec McCullock circa 1980s. Some of the people include Brian Goss, Bright Shire or Water Board; Graham Cooper, Bright Shire and Paul Goldstone, Bright Shire Surveyor. Appears to be an inspection party comprising Shire, UK Water Board, SECV and other.
These men represented the local organisations of the day. Historic changes include the diversity of people who represent organisations today and the actual type of organisations that exist.
Coloured Falls Creek & Bogong High Plains c 1980s. Includes SECV People and work
s.e.c.v. 1980s, bright shire 1980s
The Kangaroo Hoppet is a long distance (42km) cross-country skiing race held annually at Falls Creek on the Bogong High Plains. The first race was held in 1979 and has been part of Worldloppet since 1991. It is held annually on the fourth Saturday of August. The event also includes the Australian Birkebeiner (21km) and the Joey Hoppet (7km).
The Kangaroo Hoppet is an international event held annually on the Bogong High Plains. It is a major tourist attraction in Australia and internationally. This activity is of historic and social significance and can be compared with activities of the past when skiing was in its infancy and when Mt Beauty was created being built as a construction town for the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. It is now a small town with the added influence of tourism, the Hoppet being a major event.
Two colored photos showing the lighting of the flame and the flags of participating countries at the commencement of Hoppet Week. 1990s
kangaroo hoppet, cross country ski race, falls creek, bogong high plains, snow sports
The schools in the Upper Kiewa Valley met annually for a combined athletics sports day. See: "Kiewa Kids" by Graham Gardner and "Below Bogong - A History of Mt Beauty" compiled by Di Edmondson
There were several schools in the Upper Kiewa Valley that competed in athletics. This activity is of historic and social significance and can be compared with activities of today especially in relation to the number and size of participating schools.
Coloured photo of a girl and boy holding a shield with other students in the back ground.
upper kiewa valley schools, athletics sports day
During the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme the employees socialised by joining clubs such as the table tennis club.
McKay Creek was the site of a power station where the employees lived in the camp while working there. Table tennis entertained them during their leisure time. 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 Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme and is now a small town with the added influence of tourism. McKay Creek was part of the construction with a work force living there.
Large Black and white photo of the McKay Creek Table Tennis Club including 18 men and 1 boy.
ID on the back and "AM Collection"
mckay creek power station, table tennis club, kiewa hydro electric scheme
The Upper Kiewa Valley Calisthenics College was popular during the 1980s and 1990s
Calisthenics was a source of exercising, socialising and competing during leisure time while living in the Kiewa Valley. This activity is of historic and social significance and can be compared with activities of today and in the past.
Two pages with coloured photos refer to "The History of the UKV Calisthenics College"; x1 blue page advertising the 1983 Annual Display and x5 pages back to back re 1990 Concert including program and names of performers.
ukv calisthenics, entertainment
Damms Road river crossing after the c1993 floods of the Kiewa River. The old bridge was inundated, later to be washed away.
The Kiewa River flooded in 1993 at Damms Road when the old bridge was washed away.
2 coloured photos of the Kiewa River in flood at Damms Road
kiewa river flooding, bridge at damms road
The Mt Beauty swimming pool was first constructed in the early 1960s and opened on 7th January 1964. Currently the main pool is 'partially' heated and the area has a splash area for the children. Details of the time line and people involved are given on the typed sheets. See. "Below Bogong - A History of Mount Beauty" compiled by Di Edmondson. Chapter 9, Pages 295-296.
The detail on the typed sheets gives in details the steps taken by the community to achieve the completion of the swimming pool. An example of the effort the community put in to achieve the construction of the town's swimming pool. 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 Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme and is now a small town with the added influence of tourism. Science has also had an impact over the years as pools can be heated according to demand and budget.
Two black and white photos of people swimming in a pool and one coloured photo of people standing on a diving board. 6 typed pages of varying sizes stapled at the top right hand corner titled 'Off with the old and on with the new" - a history of the construction of the swimming pool.
AM Collection
mt beauty swimming pool
The Mt Beauty Drama Group held concerts/ pantomimes at the Mt Beauty Community Centre. It was a valuable social outlet for the members because at that time the only entertainment in Mount Beauty was the pictures on a Saturday night. It was also an alternative to playing sport for some. It was formed in 1958 and expanded to include 20 ladies and 8 men. It ceased in the 1970s. Ref. "Below Bogong - A History of Mount Beauty" Chapter 8, Pages 252-254.
The Drama Club performed and entertained the Mt Beauty community during their leisure time during the 1950s and 1960s. It was an alternative to sport and was before tv was available. This activity is of historic and social significance and can be compared with activities of today especially as Mount Beauty was built as a construction town for the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme and is now a small town with the added influence of tourism.
x6 Black and White Photos of groups of adults performing c 1950s
On the back in pencil of one photo - "AMcC Collection / Pantomime in MB Community Centre"
mt beauty drama group
The Lagoon Hotel was built in Kiewa in 1859 by James Lawson. It consisted of an inn and attached store. In marh\ch 1871, the Kiewa Post Office was opened at Lawson's Lagoon Hotel. When Lawson died in the 1880s, James's wife took over the hotel with the help of her twin daughters. In 1908, Felix McDermott bought it. For further information refer to "A History of the Kiewa Valley" by Esther Temple and "Victorian Places".
Early Social History of the Kiewa Valley including transport, communications, accommodation, and establishing a business.
Small, old, black and white photo of Hotel with a dog out the front
On the back in pencil -"Lagoon Hotel Kiewa"; Printed with ink stamp - "Kodak Print" and "512"
lagoon hotel kiewa, early pubs, early inns
The Mount Beauty Senior Citizens' Clubrooms were officially opened on the 8th December 1972.The building was built and owned by the (then) Bright Shire after much lobbying and fund raising by a local steering committee. It has served the community well for over 50 years.
This album is a significant reminder of how the community of Mount Beauty was always pro-active in the development of community welfare and assets.
Orange Vinyl covered photo album circa 1960s-1970s. Inside the covers are 10 double-sided plastic-covered cardboard pages secured by a metal spirex type page holder. Two gold lines with geometric cornice design border the cover. Four snowflake shapes form a diamond shape embossing in the centre of the cover also in gold. Manfacturer -Advance - Style 101220 inside back cover in gold.
mt beauty senior citizens club
Lions Clubs aim to give community service and improve the lives of others. To promote the principals of good government and good citizenship. To take an active interest in the civic, cultural, social and moral welfare of the community. To unite the clubs in the bonds of friendship good fellowship and mutual understanding The UKV Lion's Club started in 1964. They celebrated their 50th Anniversary on March 14th 2014 at the Tawonga Hall.
The Upper Kiewa Valley Lion's Club started in 1964. They celebrated their 50th Anniversary on 14th March 2014 at the Tawonga hall.
Yellow cardboard folded in half. Lion's logo on the front surrounded by the 0 in the number 50. 'UKV Lions' is printed in green inside the circle in the number 5. The invitation is printed in black on the inside of the card on page 3.
ukv lions club, community service, upper kiewa valley
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