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The Timeless force

Australia, 1983
film

The history of electricity in Victoria, from the development of the use of steam in industry to the generation of power using brown coal.

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Coal Power

Australia
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Fifty Years of Service

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Behind the switch

Australia, 1962
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Along the power lines

Australia, 1962
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The Magic of electricity

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Electric Visions

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Power from the Valley

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Power from Kiewa waters

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A Year of Achievement

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Victoria's Energy

Australia, c. 1980s
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High voltage

Australia
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Caring for the future

Australia, 1975
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Electric power in Australia: 1968

Australia, 1968
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Victoria's Energy

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Steam alive in Victoria: a tribute to steam

Australia, 1992
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Power in the mountains

Australia, 1957
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