Evidence of flooding from recent winter and early spring rainBorn Digitaleltham south, diamond creek trail, diamond creek (creek), floods

Looking southeast, Floods Road on right adjacent to bus stop.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 7 stripsFuji 100eltham shire council, infrastructure, kangaroo ground-warrandyte road, kangaroo ground

Dosser, Bob. Standing at his back door during floods.

Postmaster-General's Department telegraph linesman, Chris Byrnes, received a British Empire Medal for bravery and devotion to duty for his response to the flooding at Darlington Point, New South Wales, in June 1952. As E Henderson, then Acting Director of Posts and Telegraphs recalled, the town's "communication lines were menaced by floodwaters" when the nearby Murrumbidgee River flooded. In order to retain communication to the town, Chris Byrnes, a Postmaster-General's Department employee of over 13 years, acted in the "best traditions of the service" (E Henderson). An eye witness, recorded in the Murrumbidgee Irrigator newspaper on June 27 1952, described Byrne’s efforts: "An interesting incident was witnessed when a Leeton post office linesman swam through flood waters to reach a telegraph post which had been washed out by the flood…With a rope tied around his waist, one end of which was held by other members of the linesmen's gang, Chris Byrne swam through the flood water…to release the trunk lines from the post." An eye witness, recorded in the Murrumbidgee Irrigator newspaper on June 27 1952, described Byrne’s efforts: "An interesting incident was witnessed when a Leeton post office linesman swam through flood waters to reach a telegraph post which had been washed out by the flood…With a rope tied around his waist, one end of which was held by other members of the linesmen's gang, Chris Byrne swam through the flood water…to release the trunk lines from the post."darlington point, murrumbidgee river, pmg, postmaster-general, linesman, flooding, natural disaster, emergency

Contents: • Next meeting, guest speaker; Peter Dougherty: History in a Word • Annual General Meeting • Peter Dougherty • February Meeting and the Flood Connection • Art Streams • The 1934 Floods at Eltham by Harold Bird • Nillumbik Combined History Groups • What Else? The Shire of Eltham Historical Society was formed in October 1967. The first newsletter of the Society was issued May 1978 and has been published continuously ever since on a bi-monthly basis. With the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994, the Society's name was revised to Eltham District Historical Society and this name first appeared with issue No. 103, July 1995. The collection of the Society's newsletters provides a valuable resource on the history of the Society's activities, office bearers and committee members, guest speakers and subjects of historical interest pertinent to the former Shire of Eltham and the Eltham District.A4 photocopied newsletter distributed to membersnewsletter, eltham district historical society, shire of eltham historical society

The Yarra Valley in what was previously called North Kew, but is now East Kew, was frequently subjected to flooding. Apart from some development on higher ground, the City of Kew regularly introduced restrictions on development and the building of housing in the area because of flood levels. Panoramic photographic positive of North Kew where the Belford and Kilby Farms were located on the south side of the Yarra River. This photo is a copy of the original photo in the collection.floods -- yarra -- 1903, kew golf course, greenacres golf course

This photograph shows vehicles and people being ferried across the Snowy River during the 1934 flood. The Orbost punt was reinstated on a temporary basis following damage to the bridge. 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. The centre span of the Orbost Bridge was washed away.This is a pictorial record of the effects of the 1934 floods in the Orbost district.A large black / white photograph of a punt with a motor vehicle and people making their way across a river.on front - "On the Snowy 1934"snowy-river-orbost flood-1934 river-transport-punt

Black & white photograph, Bert Graham Collection, Tom Flood is presenting something to Mrs. Powell. Names on the back also Reorder o. B35/11. Kiwi Candid Photos Town Hall Pharmacy, 226 Hargreaves St., Bendigo. Phone 1467.bendigo, clubs, bendigo east progress carpet bowls

BHS CollectionBendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Friday, February 6, 2004. February floods: it has happened before, even tough it seems a remote possibility this year. This picture was taken in February, 1951, and shows Peatlings Road, Bagshot. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Also black and white identical copy 10 x 15 cm, donated by Marion Holding. 02288.1Sepia toned photograph of the old road crossing at Bunga Creek, between Lake Tyers and Lakes Entrance. It shows a rustic footbridge over waterway beside flooded road, horse and buggy with man and woman on board at edge of water. Lakes Entrance Victoriabridges, waterways

The Bendigo Horticultural and Agricultural Show began in 1859 when a meeting was held at the Shamrock hotel to form a committee. The first competitive event was a ploughing competition held at Lockwood in June 1859.Photograph - black and white. A group of men, sitting and standing in the Bendigo Showgrounds (now known as Tom Flood Centre) looking South. On the 30th Nov.2001 James Lerk gave his opinion that the above is correct. Bendigo Agricultural and Horticultural Show Society.organization, club/society, agricultural and horticultural show, bendigo agricultural and horticultural show.

Article 1 "Drainage calls come flooding in" deals with the drainage problems throughout Banyule in the aftermath of the Christmas Day 2011 floods. Article 2 "Library heeds the call of the e-book" discusses some of the digital technology available at Yarra Plenty Regional Library.Newspaper clipping. 2 articles, one with colout image.DV Leader 20/1/2012christmas day 2011, floods, drains, tom melican, yarra plenty regional library, ebooks, digital technology., banyule city council

Sepia postcard of the Zig-Zag Bridge at Kew. The bridge was constructed in the 1870s to link the Yarra Bend Asylum and Kew Asylum. Initially it transported bluestone from the west side of the Yarra to the east during the construction of the Kew Asylum.Reverse: "Old Tramway Bridge / erected early 1850s / Zig Zag Bridge below mental grounds / washed away in flood / linked the mental asylums / donated by G.L. Beard"bridges - yarra river -- kew (vic.), zig-zag bridge

Floods at Yarra Glen November, 1956 From top of Grand HotelRecord of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, road construction, shire of eltham, bridge construction, eltham-yarra glen road, 1956-11, floods, floodwater, ford service garage, grand hotel, new holland, yarra glen

Plenty River in flood near Plenty Lane Greensborough, October 2022. Colour digital photographDate stamped: 14/10/2022plenty lane greensborough, plenty river, floods

Plenty River in flood near Plenty Lane October 2022 Greensborough. Colour digital photographDate stamped: 14/10/2022plenty lane greensborough, plenty river, floods

This bridge was built in the 1880s. By the 1980s it was in a dilapidated condition and was replaced. The old bridge was further damaged by storms and flooding in November 2010 and January 2011. (The newer bridge was completely washed away when the Springdallah Creek flooded in January 2011.) In 2025, little remains of the old bridge.Colour photograph of a trestle bridge spanning Springdallah Creek, Linton-Piggoreet Road.trestle bridges, old springdallah bridge

This bridge was built in the 1880s. By the 1980s it was in a dilapidated condition and was replaced. The old bridge was further damaged by storms and flooding in November 2010 and January 2011. (The newer bridge was completely washed away when the Springdallah Creek flooded in January 2011.) In 2025, little remains of the old bridge.Two colour photographs of a trestle bridge spanning Springdallah Creek, Linton-Piggoreet Road. The two photographs have been sticky-taped together to form one panoramic image.trestle bridges, old springdallah bridge

18 October 1956 Flooding on downstream line from Diamond Creek sideRecord of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, road construction, shire of eltham, bridge construction, eltham north, floods, floodwater, glen park bridge, 1956-10-18, diamond creek (creek), eltham, railway parade, wattletree road, wattletree road bridge

This photograph is an aerial view of the township of Orbost taken by the Bairnsdale Advertiser newspaper. It was taken from the northern end of the town. 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 pictorial record of a significant event in the history of Orbost,A black / white aerial photograph of a township with floodwaters in the background.on back - "Note main current through the lagoon 1971."orbost-floods-1971 bairnsdale-advertiser orbost-township

From The Argus (Melbourne) on January 10 1934 "Damage estimated at £500,000 has been caused by the floods in the Orbost district. No loss of life occurred, largely owing to the heroic efforts of rescue parties. Many families spent Monday night on the roofs of houses or in trees, surrounded by deep, rushing flood waters." This 1934 flood was devastating, destroying a section of the 1922 Orbost bridge - the centre span was washed away -. wrecking fences, bridges and roads, dumping silt and debris on the rich river flats and drowning cattle. This is a pictorial record of the 1934 flood, a significant event in the history of Orbost.A black / white photograph of floodwaters. In the middle of the water can be see debris including a large spoked wheel. In the background are houses and fences.on back - "near Hilyer's garage at foot of hill Main Street Caravan Park on right" on front at bottom left - "1934"orbost-flood-1934 flood-orbost

The Leigh River is a major tributary and catchment of the Barwon River. Fed by the Yarrowee River that rises near Ballarat, the Yarrowee reaches its confluence to form the Leigh in the vicinity of Cambrian Hill and Golden Plains Shire. The Leigh River rises below Mount Mercer and flows generally south, joined by three minor tributaries before reaching its confluence with the Barwon River, southeast of the central business district of Inverleigh. The river descends 265 metres (869 ft) over its 61-kilometre (38 mi) course. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leigh_River_(Victoria)Relates to historical information about flooding of the Leigh River in 1933. Relevant to the history of Garibaldi and Durham Lead.A number of colour photographs showing the Leigh River between Garibaldi and Durham Lead, Victoria, .1 - .3) photographs of the Leigh River in flood .4 - .18) general photos of the Leigh River and surrounding countryside .19) broad angle photograph of the Leigh River and surrounding countryside leigh river, garibaldi, garibaldi bridge, durham lead, vincent family

Black & white photograph, Bert Graham Collection, Mr. Jack Tully, Mrs. Tully cutting the cake, Tom Flood and Bert Graham celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Bendigo East progress Association, on the tableare wrapped presents , sausage rolls on a plate and a bottle of tomato sauce.bendigo, clubs, bendigo east progress association

In 1988, as part of a Defence of Mainland Australian policy, defence of facilities of strategic importance in northern Australia were allocated to Army Reserve units. ‘A’ Squadron was allocated the defence of Tindal Air Force base located 15 KM outside Katherine in Northern Territory. Consequently the Squadron deployed on Exercise ‘Northern Explorer’ to gain first-hand knowledge of operating conditions for mounted and dismounted patrolling in the area.Colour photograph of Captain C. Carrington, earing hat, and Sergeant Koschel of ' A ' Squadron 8/13 VMR during Exercise " Northern Explorer." Flood debris caught high in tree branches indicate water level during wet season on Ferguson River, Northern Territory.

Colour photograph. Looking downstream on the Diamond Creek from Main Road Bridge, Eltham , 8 April 1977. flood, diamond creek, flooding, main road, eltham

1960s, ballarat, bridge st, peel st, flood

Subsequently the area was not fully developed in this manner following flooding in 1863. Some remnants remain.Plan on paper with cloth backing. Inscription, "Designed by Alfred Lynch. Landscape Gardener, Prahran. Printed by De Guchy & Leigh." An inset plan shows position of Experimental Gardens related to the City of Melbourne and Bay. Plan shows layout and plantings of the designated area - fruit, vegetables: the conservatory, nursery, exhibition buildings. This plan was owned by E.E. Pescott. Inscription on cover, "Burnley. E.E.P.." "Ed. E. Pescott." Subsequently the area was not developed in this manner. See inscription on copy made for Centenary Exhibition B92.633. Other copies given to College by N. Lothian (graduated 1934). Jim Sanders, a friend of his, gave them to Dr. G. Moore in 1991. A larger copy, inscribed on reverse, '1861', 'Early proposals for Horticultural Gardens for Horticultural Society of Victoria (now Royal). The lithograph was included as an insert in the Farmers Journal and Gardeners Chronicle 21 June, 1862. It is only in one of the copies held by the State Library of Victoria. 1 large and 1 small photographs of plan. Several photocopies of the plan.Inscription, "Designed by Alfred Lynch. Landscape Gardener, Prahran. Printed by De Gruchy & Leigh." / Inscription on cover, "Burnley. E.E.P.." "Ed. E. Pescott."alfred lynch, experimental gardens, conservatory, nursery, e.e. pescott, n. lothian, jim sanders, dr. g. moore, horticultural socoety of victoria

A flash flood caused by the cloudburst upstream catches them all in the river and Keiran is drowned.The album and images are significant because they document literature written by a prominent member of the Wodonga community. The presentation of this precis was supported by several significant district families and individuals.Ringer's River Album Coloured photo Plate 29des martin, many a mile, ringer's river, northeast victoria stories