Includes “Power from the Valley”, outlining the process of brown coal mining in the La Trobe Valley and its eventual consumption in a turbine generator. (12 min) “Demolition of Yallourn Briquette Chimney” looks at the demolition of the historic briquette production plant at yallourn. Directed by Jim Hayes. (4 min) “The Timeless Force” is a history of the harnessing of energy and its eventual application by the SEC. Gives a history of the SEC’s early years. This film narrated by John Stanton. (29 min)
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
313149
Language
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Yallourn (Vic.)
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → State Electricity Commission of Victoria
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Power-plants - Victoria
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Public works - Victoria
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → State Electricity Commission of Victoria
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)