Historical information
After the State Electricity of Victoria completed the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme in 1961 the township of Mt Beauty was sold. The Shire of Bright (currently Alpine Shire) purchased the town and individual houses were put up for sale to the public.
Significance
The sale of Mt Beauty changed the town - its occupants, its industry, its governance etc.
Physical description
Papers held in a manila folder. They include the Contract of Sale and Maps of Mt Beauty 1961