[Richard Coutts-Smith]

"The first large generators installed in the Snowy Hydro scheme were British made . But the SMHEA quickly changed over to Japanese manufactured generaters , probably for cost reasons . MIKE"

The first power station at Guthega for the Snowy Mountain Athourity used to supply power for construction/accommadation etc was by diesal,
"They were Ex-German Submarine engines acquired by the French Government as reparation from the war. The Australian Government purchased them directly from the French."
To top it off, one of the installation supervisors was ex Luftwaffe, certainly ticked all the box's for Multi-Culturism even then.
Source: :Mud Sweat and Snow by Noel Gough.
Rich.