Australia Day in Mt Beauty

Black and white photos of the Australia Day celebrations at Mt Beauty in 1989

australia day 1989 in mt beauty, david ward

KHES in the early 1960s

William 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

5 coloured photos of Mt BEauty surrounds including golf course, lake, mountain with snow and camping -taken recently

mt beauty

Bogong Ski Club

Bogong Ski Club - SECV employees

Black and white photo of 14 skiers from Bogong Ski Club 1944

bogong ski club

Photo No. 9 Horses Crossing River - Packing in supplies for early workers on the Kiewa Hydro Scheme. There were no roads in the early days of the Scheme. Horses from the Kiewa Valley were used to transport goods prior to roads and vehicles being available

1. Horses crossing river - 2 copies 2. Pack horses 3. Rider with pack horse -x2 and See (KVHS 1396) 4. Cattle entering river 5. Horses on High Plains x2 6. color - Horses in River 7. Pack horses and carts 8. 4 Cattlemen with dog in foreground 9. Color - Horses crossing river 10.Horses and tents - Harry Trimble x2

working horses, horses from the kiewa valley

The Bogong Pub was a central point for social gatherings in the Kiewa Valley.

Black and white photos framed with thick brown cardboard that is framed by two rows of lines around the photo thus forming a frame. The cardboard is folded in half to form a 'card' enabling the photo to stand. 1. People standing outside the Bogong Pub. The pub is behind trees. Two old/vintage cars are partially in the photo. 2.The Kiewa Valley showing paddocks, trees lining the Kiewa River and mountains in the background.

bogong pub, kiewa valley

Mt Beauty Schooling -

Black and white photo of students of the Mt Beauty High Elementary School 1955

On the Back: George Murray / Photographer / 1A Belford Street / St Kilda Phone MU / Child Portraits A Speciality

mt beauty school photo 1955

Cattlemen from the Kiewa Valley had huts up on the High Plains. Each Summer they would take their cattle up to the High Plains for grazing.

Coloured photo of a Cattleman riding along a bush track and followed by a packhorse.

cattlemen, pack horses

Cattle were taken up to the High Pains during Summer for grazing on the farmer's lease.

Coloured photo of Cattle being driven along a dirt road. In the foreground are two dogs and a man on a horse.

droving cattle, roper family

Road making with a crusher near Ken Edmondson's property.

Ken Edmondson lived in the Kiewa Valley

Black and white photo of a Crusher in the bushin the Kiewa Valley near Ken Edmondson

road making in the kiewa valley, ken edmondson

Unknown man with Mr Douglas Jardine, artist, circa 1920s - 1930s. A well know destination for fishermen and artists.

Mr Jardine was an artist circa 1920s - 1930s. He stayed at the Bogong Hotel and painted landscapes of the Kiewa River etc. Visitors often paid board with their paintings.

Old sepia photo attached to cardboard. Two men each with fishing lines.

tawonga pub, douglas jardine, fishermen in the kiewa river

Mt Beauty was built as a construction town by the S.E.C.V. for workers on the K.H.E.S.. Thee 5 houses in Beauty Ave were the first to be built.The power lines were already erected.

Photo: Sepia photo of 5 new houses built at Mt Beauty on the higher side of Beauty Avenue.

mt beauty township, beauty avenue

Mt Bogong is the highest mountain in Victoria. The Staircase Spur track to its top starts at Mountain Creek Road going through forest and continuing above the snow line to grass land. The weather can change very quickly with cloud and snow making conditions dangerous.

Large sepia photo of the Memorial in snow on the Staircase Spur Track on Mt Bogong. The Memorial has a plaque attached: Sacred to the Memory / of Georgine Gadsden / Edward Neave Welch / John McRae / who perished here during a blizzard / about August 2nd 1943

staircase spur memorial, mt bogong

The Kiewa Valley Highway was/is a major road along the Kiewa River ending at Mt Beauty the site of the S.E.C.V. town built for the construction of the K.H.E.S.

Black and white photo with roofless old car beside two horses pulling a cart with man behind the cart. All coming towards the photographer on a road with paddocks on each side.

kiewa valley highway, road building

K.H.E.S.

Photos 4 coloured and 8 black and white with the Title printed below each one. 1. S.E.C.V. Telephone Switch Board (See also KVHS 0847) 2.West Kiewa Tunnel 3. Construction of Underground Power Station 4. Pretty Vally Camp 5.Outside Kiewa House, Bogong 6. S.E.C.V. Saucer (See also KVHS 0128) 7.Insulator Disk Struck by Lightning 8. S.E.C.V. Map of the Kiewa Hydro Scheme 9.Howman's Gap Camp 10.Tunnel Excavation Face 11. Mt Beauty Townhship 1948, looking north east 12. Mt Beauty Township - no label

kiewa hydro electric scheme photos

Nissen Lodge was built by 1953 at Falls Creek. The first lodge at Falls Creek was built in 1947 by SECV staff members. By the 1954 Ski Season, Falls Creek Alpine Village had 10 club lodges, plus a ski tow house and a commercial lodge that both provided skier accommodation. Several other club lodges were under construction. The Nissen Alpine Club operated a rope tow with a 240m rise in altitude..Ski lessons were also available. Re: Tony and Skippy St Elmo Beveridge See KVHS 1113 By 1953, the SECV was issuing entry permits for private cars used by skiers with bookings in a Falls Creek lodge.

The Nissen Ski Lodge was one of the early ski lodges at Falls Creek. Toni St Elmo Beveridge was involved in the early development of skiing at Falls Creek including assisting with the building of the early lodges, and establishing the Nissen Ski School. See KVHS 1113. The book was later used for visiors to the KVHS museum located in the old Tawonga South School.

Deep red, bound, thick cardboard book with gold outline of Australia and 'Visitors" on the centre front. Many pages each with a column for Date, Name in Full and Address in Full. Written in ink and pencil both sides of each page with the first date being 14 - 6 - 1953 to 17th September 1960. Entries follow from 1985 to 1994 when the closure of the display at the old South Tawonga Primary School is noted by the KVHS Secretary. The book also has 'Tony & Skippy St Elmo Beveridge' on its cover page.

nissen ski lodge, visitors book falls creek, nissen school

The SECV constructed the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme which included the building of Rocky Valley Dam on the Bogong High Plains near Falls Creek. H.H.C. Williams, construction engineer, Kiewa wrote to the Ski Clubs at Falls Creek outlining the dangers arising with the filling of Rocky Valley Dam. He lists 5 warnings in the interest of safety.

The plan and letter provide the dates for the completion of Rocky Valley dam and its effect on the people living and working in the area including miners and ski clubs. It describes some of the features of Kiewa Works Area at the time.

Plan No. K 6612 of Fall Creek showing Rocky Valley Dam's shape when it is full. Letter dated 6th April 1959 from H.H.C. Williams to Ski Clubs at Falls Creek re public safety as Rocky Valley fills. Refers to roads, transmission lines, pole lines etc in the Kiewa Works Area.

Written in ink at top of letter - "Secretary / Mt Beauty and District Progress Association"

rocky valley dam, falls creek ski clubs, h.h.c. williams, khes 1959, safety

The SECV constructed the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme including the township of Mt Beauty. Text books were available for the workers.

The books were used by the workers on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme.

Variety of text books some published by the SECV on the topics - 'Voltage Transformers' and 'Wiring Regulations'

secv, voltage transformers, wiring regulations

The Australian Health Society was formed in Melbourne in 1875 at the instigation of Unitarian Minister MarthaTurner. It promoted hygiene and comprised of doctors, prominent citizens and politicians. It targeted poorer districts and women. Schools were pressured to place health education on the curriculum. Society stalwarts made an annual examination in state schools. Mongan's Bridge No. 3403 opened in 1902. It was located beside the Kiewa river and operated part-time with nearby schools on occasions as well as full time. As numbers fluctuated it was also closed on occasions and then re-opened.

Edward Maddison's family were farmers in the Kiewa Valley and the children attended the local school.

Two certificates belonging to Edward Maddison 1. 1916 Pupil of State School No 3403 (Mongan's Bridge) - passed the Examination in Health and Temperance held by the Australian Health Society of Melbourne 2. 1916 Completed satisfactorily the Course of Study prescribed for Elementary Schools.- Mongan's Bridge Elementary School No. 3403

edward maddison, australian health society, mongan's bridge school

Tawonga and Mt Beauty are in the Kiewa Valley and are attractive tourist destinations. The local clubs such as 'Apex' advertised and conducted programs to involve the locals and tourists and to raise money

In the 1960s and 1970s the Kiewa Valley held Carnivals during the Xmas school holidays. The posters list the events and entertainment for the community and visitors. Noticeably different to events held in the 2020s.

1.Two Yellowed papers (posters) each titled Tawonga Sports Day - 1972 and 1977 2. Mount Beauty Gigantic Carnival 1960 and another yellowed paper (poster) advertising Mt Beauty over the Xmas Holidays (no date)

tawonga sports day program, mt beauty carnival, holiday programs

Mt Beauty Primary School commenced in 1948. At the time the Educational Aids / games were up to date and plentiful in the Primary grades. Educational aids continue to be updated along with technology.

Mt Beauty Primary School began with up to date equipment and teaching methods. This collection is an example of pre-computer equipment.

Variety of educational games and aids including those for teaching Italian 1. La Tombola del flori 2. Ecco Pinocchio - illustrated by Edward Dyas 3. Children's Italian Dictionary by Franko Leoni 4. La Befana- Notes for Teachers - Produced by the Catholic Education Office of Victoria 5. Italy a brief outline 6. Orizzonti - April Edition 1995 7. Zucchero filato - illustrated by Edward Dyas 8. La tombola dei negozi 9.Variform Inset Placing Trays Set 1- Philograph Publications 10. Cubes for matching 11. Kitten Cards - A Child's Play Quartet 12. Symmetry & Reversal Pairing Cards Boxes 1,2 & 3 Philograph Publications 13. Picture Dominoes - Hoborn Productions 1980 14. Figura Shapes 15. Colour and Lay Shapes 16. Tessellations 17. Tangram x2 18. Compass - Mathematical instrument -wooden, large size to fit drawing a circle with chalk on a blackboard

mt beauty primary school, educational game and aids

Mt Beauty and Tawonga South are in the Kiewa Valley

Mt Beauty and Tawonga are in the Kiewa Valley. Many of these photos record people who lived in these towns and their activities.

Collection of black and white photos of Mt Beauty and Tawonga. Most are labelled (and some include names but no dates) in pencil on the back.Varying sizes. 1. Marketing Falls Creek 2. Driver Education Car Presentation- Mt Beauty Secondary College 3. Start of Mt Beauty Marathon 4. Mount Beauty Paramedical Day Care Centre 5. Falls Creek - Original Halley's Comet 6. Falls Creek - Original Snow-making on Twin Towers 7. Group of 10 girls 8. Mt Beauty Primary School - Tidy Towns Competition 9.Mt Beauty Primary School 10. Start of Mt Beauty Marathon 11. Lou Leiberman - Local Member 12. Bank Manager, Commonwealth Bank on left. 13. Driver Education Car - Mt Beauty Secondary College 14. Original Snow-making on Twin Towers at Falls Creek 15. Two girls 16. Mt Beauty - Home Improvement Centre 17. Tawonga District Hospital/Mt Beauty Hospital before the Nursing Home - removing pine trees 18. Water Board Installation at Tawonga South (outside Rookes house) 19. Dederang Catholic Church 20. Two men (names on back) 21. Tawonga Store 22. Mt Beauty - old butcher shop on right hand side 23.Tidy Towns Mt Beauty

Labelled in pencil on the back

mt beauty, tidy towns, driver education, marathon, falls creek

Footscray Technical School produced School Magazines in 1942 and 1943

Ron White was educated at Footscray Technical School where he received a Diploma of Mechanical Engineering in 1946

1. Nov. 1942 Magazine No. 2. - Blue cardboard cover with 2 staples and 44 pages 2. Nov. 1943 Magazine No. 3 - Gold cardboard cover with 2 staples and 48 pages

ron white, footscray technical school, school magazines

Ron White's Collection. Showing his involvement and interest with the Mt Beauty High School

Showing Ron White's interest and the development of Mt Beauty High School during the 1970s and 1980s in particular.

Mt Beauty High School - 1. 1974 Speech Night; 2. 1976 School Handbook; 3. 1982 'Yurunga' 4. 1983 Handbook; 5. 1984 Handbook; 6. 1985 Victoria 150; 7. 1986 Shake up; 8. 1987 Magazine; 9. 1988 Magazine; 10. 1995 Magazine; 11. 2008 Magazine Most have spiral plastic binding

ron white, mt beauty high school, school magazines

Ron White Collection. Fishing still is a popular sport in the Kiewa River where competitions are frequently held.

Ron White was a keen fisherman and the Kiewa River was famous for its fishing. See KVHS 1282.

Two sided foolscap paper titled 'Guide for Anglers - December 1975'.

ron white, angler fishing, kiewa river

Ron White's Collection. Possibly a gift as this type of container was popular.

Ron White. See KVHS 1282

Round pale green 'pumpkin' shaped porcelain container decorated with 'hand painted?' red, blue, yellow flowers and green leaves. The lip & handle are steel. The lid is pewter with a decorated ring on top. The steel wire handle is vertical then bent to join at the centre. The bends have decoration on their inside.

Nil

ron white' collection, porcelain container

The celebration of people's lives was important in the small community of Mt Beauty.

Ron White was a popular resident of Mt Beauty. See KVHS 1282

Memorial Service papers for Kiewa Valley residents with the surname of Newbound; McCullough; Peart; Addinsall; Hartley; Hamilton; Brown; Lebner; Hughes; Clutterbuck; Deans; White; Plant; Symons; Renshaw; Sauervein; Gray; Edmondson; Crowther; Peers; Crosby; Walter; Wilson; Moorman; La Fontaine; Sisarich; Talbot; Damm; Connors; Mills; McLean; Beissbarth; Churton; Sharpe; Prismall; Rogash; Clarke; Holford; Bates; Cooper; Glew; MacPherson; Napier; Mills; Ranton; Couch; Tye; Simsen; Hutchings/Plenderleith and for other celebrations:- Of the churches; baptisms; marriages;

ron white, mt beauty community, funeral services

Ron White used these dry fuel sticks for cooking when camping. He was involved in the Mt Beauty Youth Club.

Ron White assisted with the Mt Beauty Youth Group. See KVHS 1282

Each packet has dry fuel sticks which are solid white powder sticks used for warming and cooking. There are several sticks (or tablets) in each packet. There are two packets in a hinged brown and gold tin box with the photo of a man playing a violin on the lid and three packets n a coloured tin with a red base and the photo of a steam train on the detached lid.

"Solid Fuel Hot Pocket Warmer" and "Esbit Pocket-Sized Stove" on packets stored in 'Sweetacres" embossed on the base of the tin. "Solid Fuel Sticks for Hot Pocket Warmer" and x2 "Esbit Dry Fuel" on packets in "Griffiths Sweets Pty Ltd Melbourne" embossed on the base of the 'train tin'.

ron white, fuel sticks, camping, cooking

Ron White owned these jugs during his lifetime. Popular circa 1940s.

Ron White owned these jugs. See KVHS 1282

1. Water Jug - tall glass jug with thin pale green 'plastic?' 'coating' wrapped around it. The cover has painted in colour -flowers and leaves. The lip is wavy with a clear plastic cover pulled over it. The handle is attached to the top half in the shape of an ear.The base is wider than the the top.Handblown. 2. Milk Jug - Unusual shaped small rectangular cream coloured jug with a handle at one end and a pouring lip at the opposite end. It sits on a four legged base and is decorated with coloured flowers and a cottage on each side. 3. Shaving Jug - Solid ceramic cream coloured jug with 7 holes in main area with a handle on one side and a pouring lip on the other. The jug is decorated with 3 small pictures of the countryside. The lip of the jug is defined in blue.

1. Nil 2. At the base: "Hampton/ Ivory/ Swinnertons / England" 3. At the base: "Empire / Ivory ware/ England" and embossed also at the base "261 / England / 12?"

ron white, ceramic and glass jugs, kitchenware, bathroomware

This glass was used in the kitchen when cooking and when the age of an egg was unknown. It is pre metric (1960s).

Part of the Ron White Collection See KVHS 1282.

Clear glass with white text , lines and numbers inscribed around it. Used to measure cups, ozs, quarter lbs, and 'age of eggs'.

ron white, kitchenware