Historical information

The residents of Mt Beauty and the Kiewa Valley swam in the local East and West Kiewa Rivers. The community began planning the building of a swimming pool at Mt Beauty in the early 1960s and held events to raise money for it.

Significance

The building of a swimming pool in Mt Beauty is part of the construction town's development and demonstrates the support of the community, especially the Mt Beauty and District Progress Association, and the SECV.

Physical description

Yellowed paper with black print dated Saturday, January 2, 1960 advertising the events for the day at Mt Beauty. Proceeds to the Swimming Pool.