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jan 6, 1949 - Construction of the Snowy Mountain Hydro Scheme (1949)

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The Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric scheme was an initiative of the federal government which provided hundreds of jobs to both migrants and Anglo Australians. The project was massive, with very tough labour in a challenging environment. There are reported cases of both cooperation between Migrants and Anglo Austrlians, and also hostility.

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jan 6, 1949
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~ 76 years ago