Historical information

SECV constructed the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme including the township of Mt Beauty. The area became a popular tourist destination.

Significance

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.

Physical description

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