Historical information

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.

Significance

Tobacco was grown successfully in the Kiewa Valley

Physical description

1. 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.' 1980s