Brown Power: A Jubilee History Of The State Electricity Commission Of Victoria
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
In the heart of Victoria's industrial story lies a tale of ambition, ingenuity, and the harnessing of the earth's own resources — Brown Power chronicles the remarkable fifty-year history of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria, an institution that transformed a fledgling state into a modern, electrified society. Cecil Edwards presents a rich and detailed account of how brown coal, drawn from the vast Latrobe Valley deposits, became the lifeblood of Victoria's economic and industrial expansion, powering homes, factories, and communities across the state. With a concluding glimpse into the future by Dr. W. H. Connolly C.B.E., the narrative bridges the Commission's storied past with the possibilities of a rapidly evolving energy landscape. Edwards writes with the authority of a seasoned historian and the clarity of a skilled journalist, weaving together institutional milestones, engineering triumphs, and the human stories of those who built and sustained one of Australia's most significant public utilities. Brown Power stands as a testament to the vision of the Commission's founders and the generations of workers who carried that vision forward, making it an indispensable record for anyone interested in Australian industrial history, public policy, or the complex legacy of fossil fuel infrastructure — and leaving readers to ponder what lessons this audacious chapter of Victoria's past holds for the energy challenges of tomorrow.
Author: Cecil Edwards
Format: Hardback
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
In the heart of Victoria's industrial story lies a tale of ambition, ingenuity, and the harnessing of the earth's own resources — Brown Power chronicles the remarkable fifty-year history of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria, an institution that transformed a fledgling state into a modern, electrified society. Cecil Edwards presents a rich and detailed account of how brown coal, drawn from the vast Latrobe Valley deposits, became the lifeblood of Victoria's economic and industrial expansion, powering homes, factories, and communities across the state. With a concluding glimpse into the future by Dr. W. H. Connolly C.B.E., the narrative bridges the Commission's storied past with the possibilities of a rapidly evolving energy landscape. Edwards writes with the authority of a seasoned historian and the clarity of a skilled journalist, weaving together institutional milestones, engineering triumphs, and the human stories of those who built and sustained one of Australia's most significant public utilities. Brown Power stands as a testament to the vision of the Commission's founders and the generations of workers who carried that vision forward, making it an indispensable record for anyone interested in Australian industrial history, public policy, or the complex legacy of fossil fuel infrastructure — and leaving readers to ponder what lessons this audacious chapter of Victoria's past holds for the energy challenges of tomorrow.