Describes the State Electricity Commission’s hydro-electric scheme in north-eastern Victoria as seen by those who live on the job and those who find their recreation in this playground area of the ‘Australian Alps’. Set against a background of mountains, rivers and picturesque reservoirs in the mountain valleys, it is a documentary with a strong human element, describing in non-technical language the construction and operation of this major electricity undertaking. The film shows the alpine region in summer and winter, and the wide range of sport and natural attractions it offers the tourist.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
320124
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Electric industries
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Victoria - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Victoria - Social life and customs
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Alpine regions
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Power-plants - Victoria
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Victoria - Social conditions
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Outdoor recreation - Australia
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Sports - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)