The attached news article summarized a speech that General John Monash made to members of the press on a tour of the works area of Yallourn in 1922. The report was published in the "Morwell Advertiser" in November of that year.
In his remarks that day (more than 90 years ago), General Monash outlined his vision for Yallourn including coalmining, electricity generation, briquette production, housing and services for the workers and their families.
It is a most significant news extract in the history of Yallourn as it placed on public record the ambitious objectives of the project. With the benefit of hindsight, it is clear for all to see how well General Monash's ideas and hopes came to fruition.
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