Leaflet - Mount Beauty Chalet, Mount Beauty Chalet, Pre 1966

Historical information

The Mount Beauty Chalet was built by the State Electricity Commission as accommodation for single staff working on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. Towards the end of the completion of the Scheme the chalet was used for accommodating tourists. This brochure advertises the attractions in the area and includes tariffs - the Weekly rate and Casual rate.

Significance

The chalet was built for accommodating employees working on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme and then became a centre of accommodation for tourists in Mt Beauty. These are the two main industries for the construction town of Mt Beauty with the Chalet playing an important part.

Physical description

Pale green sheet of paper folded in half, with navy blue print. Advertising Mount Beauty Chalet under several headings.
On the back the leaflet has been glued onto paper which, in turn, has been cut so as to not show around the outside.

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