Brown Power: A Jubilee History Of The State Electricity Commission Of Victoria With A Glimpse Into The Future, By Dr W. H. Connolly C.B.E.

Author: Cecil Edwards
Binding: Hardback
Published: State Electricity Commission of Victoria, 1969

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Chipped, worn DJ with missing pieces.

This comprehensive historical account, Brown Power: A Jubilee History Of The State Electricity Commission Of Victoria, chronicles the foundational decades and significant achievements of Victoria’s pivotal electricity provider. Cecil Edwards meticulously details the engineering feats, policy decisions, and economic impacts that shaped the state’s energy landscape. The narrative illustrates the challenges and triumphs inherent in establishing and expanding a vital public utility, particularly its reliance on brown coal resources. Presenting an authoritative overview, the work uncovers the intricate development of infrastructure and the societal changes brought about by widespread electrification. This volume offers an essential perspective on industrial progress and public service in Australian history.