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Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Aftermath of flooding of the Diamond Creek in Eltham, Nov-Dec 2004, 2004
... floods ...Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 7 stripsKodak GC400-8diamond creek, eltham, floods -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Negative - Photograph, Diamond Creek floodwaters, Eltham, February 2005
... floods ...Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 7 stripsKodak GC400-8diamond creek, eltham, floods -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Peter Pidgeon, Flooded foot bridge across Diamond Creek, Wingrove Park Trail, 2004
... floods ...Digital file onlyfloods, diamond creek, wingrove park trail -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Marjorie North, Brougham Street, Eltham looking east, 1985-1986, 1986
... floods ...Negatives supplied by Marjorie North 1 July 1986 for Montmorency France albumRoll of 35mm colour negative film, 4 of 6 stripsKodak CP 100 5094brougham street, eltham, floods -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1944
... Floods ...Date made February 1944|Prior to the tower being built VAOC activities took place at the Post Office Jetty. Tower was demolished 1972.|Also two other photographs similarBlack and white photograph of the Volunteer Air Observors Corp tower on Esplanade showing timber tower with steps broken by two landings leading to fenced square deck on top, small observation hut built on deck, onlookers around tower and beside roadway. Lakes Entrance Victoriabridges, fences, floods -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1944
... Floods ...One other photographyBlack and white photograph of the Volunteer Air Observors Corp tower on Esplanade Lakes Entrance Victoriabridges, fences, floods -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1/08/1995 12:00:00 AM
... Floods ...Black and white photograph showing Mark Callander congratulating third year jewellery apprentice Jeremy Fleming on his award of Excellence Mark Callander Jewellers Esplanade 565 Lakes Entrance Victoriafloods, natural disasters, township -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1915
... Floods ...Black and white photograph of Robert George Fraser in his service uniform.genealogy, guesthouses, floods -
Merbein District Historical Society
Photograph, Murray River flood Abbotsford, 1956
... Floods ...abbotsford bridge, murray river, floods -
Merbein District Historical Society
Photograph, Murray River flood Abbotsford Bridge, 1956
... Floods ...abbotsford bridge, murray river, floods -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, late 19th century
A punt crossed the Snowy River at Orbost from 1884. A bridge was constructed in 1893, but was soon damaged by a huge flood. Flooding was a regular occurrence, the worst inundations being in 1870, 1893, 1925, 1934, 1952 and 1971. Over the years major flood protection works have been implemented. The Princes Highway, which passes Orbost, now crosses the flood plain on raised concrete supports. (info, from Victorian Places Orbost)This item is associated with the Snowy River and its history. It is a pictorial record of transport in the late 19th century.A black / white photograph (copy) of a punt loaded with people and a horse-drawn carriage making its way across a river.on front at bottom - "Snowy River Punt"snowy-river-orbost transport shipping -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BENDIGO ADVERTISER COLLECTION: BIKES, 1993
Photograph: Fitting lights at the Tom Flood Sports Centre Bendigo On Rear: 21/6/93 PH/TC Lights at sports centre, Steve DeAraugo and Shane Rutledge remove the old lights from the tower frames.recreations, sports, cycling, bendigo advertiser -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Lasercopy, Crockford Street, Port Melbourne in flood, 1919
Photographs taken around Port Melbourne. Crockford St Port Melbourne in flood March 1919. Shows cable tram moving through water. Floodgate Hotel is at left and Globe hotel is seen above cable trambuilt environment - commercial, transport - tramways, crockford street, cable tram, isobel munday -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1919
Black and white photograph showing Mitchell River in flood at the old highway bridge at east end of town. Roof of Imperial Hotel in background at far end of bridge, trees and fences under water in foreground. Bairnsdale Victoriabridges, machinery -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Photocopy, Bryan Family Album, Twentieth Century
The Bryan family live din Princess Street, Kew.Photocopies of original photographs relating to or that belonged to the Bryan Family of Princess Street, Kew. The images include the headstone of Sarah Bryan and Anne Chambers; three photos of floods in Kew, one dated 1931; and a view of the River Yarra. bryan family (kew), kew -
Clunes Museum
Document - REPORT
A HAND WRITTEN EXTRACT FROM THE CLUNES GUARDIAN 18TH OCTOBER 1869 REPORTING A FIRE WHICH DESTROYED MANY SHOPS IN FRASER STREET, AND ALSO REPORTING A FLOOD THE FOLLOWING DAY WHICH DAMAGED HOMES AND BUSINESS PREMISES.local history, document, report, clunes history -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard - Set of 6 and background card, Ken Flood, "Launceston Municipal Tramways"
The Postcards show trams of Launceston which operated from 1911 to 1952, published by International Railway Postcards of Launceston. The background card gives a short history of Launceston trams and the reproduction of two tickets. 1 - Postcard 1 - No. 11 leads a line up of cars in Elphin Road - Ken Flood 6-3-1948 2 - No 27, Mumford St loop - Ken Flood - 9-10-1948 3 - No. 24 Wellington St, photo Ken Flood, 26-2-1949 4 - No. 9 turns from George St into Cameron St - 25-9-1948 - Photo Ken Flood 5 - No. 26 - Talbot Road terminus - 1-11-1948 - Ken Flood 6 - No. 9 Elphin Road, 13-10-1948 - Ken Flood Yields information about Launceston trams, the Museum having No 14 on display, No. 14 from 2022.Set of 6 black and white postcards and a story card. Each have a caption on the rear and a place for a stamp and address.launceston, tramways, tramcars -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, 11 February 1971
This photograph was taken during the 1971 floods at Orbost. The 1971 flood was the the worst flood on record. At Jarrahmond it was at least 11 metres and up to one and a half kilometres wide on the flats causing enormous damage to the flood plain. Records say that "The brown floodwater stain in Bass Strait could be seen from passing airliners." Considerable damage was done to railway infrastructure, roads and farms. More information from the APRIL, 2008 newsletter by John Phillips. (see orbosthistory.com.au)This is a contemporary pictorial record of a significant local event.A large black / white photograph of a man, dressed in shorts and a checked shirt, sitting on a fence post surrounded by mud. He is holding on to the leg of a cow which is stuck in the mud.on front - "Mr Harrison on Tracey's Dairy" on back - " Herald 11 Feb 1971"floods-orbost-1971 tracey-dairy natural-disaster-flood -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Bridge connecting Adelaide St. and Reynolds Av., Ringwood. pre 1931
Written on back of photograph, "Bridge connecting Adelaide St. and Reynolds Av. Washed away in 1931 by the flooded Mullum Creek. Looking towards Reynolds Ave." -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mount Pleasant Road Bridge, Research, c.1977, 1977c
Various Flood Pictures.Black and white photographmount pleasant road bridge, research (vic.) -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mount Pleasant Road Bridge, Research, c.1977, 1977c
Various Flood Pictures.Black and white photographmount pleasant road bridge, research (vic.) -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mount Pleasant Road Bridge, Research, c.1977, 1977c
Various Flood Pictures.Black and white photographmount pleasant road bridge, research (vic.) -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mount Pleasant Road Bridge, Research, c.1977, 1977c
Various Flood Pictures.Black and white photographmount pleasant road bridge, research (vic.) -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mount Pleasant Road Bridge, Research, c.1977, 1977c
Various Flood Pictures.Black and white photographmount pleasant road bridge, research (vic.) -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mount Pleasant Road Bridge, Research, c.1977, 1977c
Various Flood Pictures.Black and white photographmount pleasant road bridge, research (vic.) -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Hepburn Mineral Springs flood 13 Oct 2022, LJ Gervasoni, Springs in flood 2022, 13 October 2022
October 2022 floodsjpg photolocarno, hepburn mineral springs reserve, wild cat creek -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: EASTER
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Saturday, March 26, 2005. Easter: Bendigo photographer, Vincent Kelly, captured the Maypole dance at the Easter Fair in 1909 at the old showgrounds, now the Tom Flood Sport Centre.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BENDIGO CYCLING CLUB
Photograph - black and white. Professional bike riders, 2 men on bikes, 2 men, standing and holding a bike and rider. Looks like taken at the Bendigo showgrounds, now called 'Tom Flood Centre' In background, the covered seating.Percival Pinder, 120 Carpenter Street, Bendigo.organization, club/society, cycling clubs, bendigo cycling club. bendigo showgrounds. tom flood centre. -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Album - Hume Reservoir Australia Album - Quarry plant being erected September 1921, 1927
This set of photos is from a leather bound album bearing the inscription "HUME RESERVOIR AUSTRALIA" plus 'The Rt. Hon. L. C. M. S. Amery, P. C., M .P.' all inscribed in gold. It was presented to The Rt. Hon. L. C. M. S. Amery, P. C., M. P, Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs on the occasion of his visit to the Hume Reservoir on 2nd November 1927. This album is of local and national significance as it documents the planning and development of the Hume Reservoir up to 1927. It was the largest water reservoir in the British Empire. The album records the pioneering engineering work that went into its construction.DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, N.S.W. RIVER MURRAY WATERS SCHEME. HUME RESERVOIR. 7. Quarry plant (New South Wales) being erected, September 1921. Murray Flats (in foreground) and Mitta Mitta Flats (beyond) flooded.hume reservoir australia, river murray waters scheme, quarry plant hume -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, 1934
This photograph was taken during the flood of 1934 in Orbost. The people in the photograph are related to Billie and Ilma Nixon and Charlie Johnston. Damage estimated at £500,000 was caused by the 1934 floods in the Orbost district. This 1934 flood was devastating, destroying a section of the 1922 Orbost bridge, wrecking fences, bridges and roads, dumping silt and debris on the rich river flats and drowning cattle.This item is a pictorial record of a significant event in Orbost's history. It is associated with local families.A black / white photograph / postcard of floodwaters. On the right is a young man with four young boys sitting on a log. In the bckground is a rowing boat with one man rowing and three others sitting on the edges . A field of maize / corn is in the background and a large willow tree on the right.on back - "M. C. Rice Orbost 19 /1/20 M Gilbert. Mostly Billy Nixons & Charlie Johnstons 1934" [Note alteration: W C Rice rather than M C Rice].floods-orbost-1934 nixon-william johnston-charles