Abstract
Commemorative events in Albury-Wodonga to mark the centenary of the turning of the first sod for the Hume Dam prompted reflection on the history and heritage of the dam. This article traces some of the main stories that have been projected on to or read from the Hume Dam and the circumstances in which they appeared. It notes how the dam was acclaimed as a nation-building political achievement and an engineering triumph. It points to the emergence of concerns about the environmental impact of damming the Murray River. It outlines present-day concerns about how the water released from the dam best meets a balance of social, economic and environmental needs It unravels some of the mystique that has developed about the place at the local level.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 4 |
| Pages (from-to) | 194-210 |
| Number of pages | 16 |
| Journal | Journal of the Royal Australian Historical Society |
| Volume | 106 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - 15 Dec 2020 |
