Orbost has been subject to major floods throughout its history, such as those which left the town isolated in 1934, 1952, 1971 and 1978. It is recorded that the Snowy River broke its banks and flooded the flats 104 times between 1884 and 1978. Extensive flooding in Eastern Victoria during June 1978, caused widespread damage to roads, road closures and hazards to traffic, particularly over the Queen's Birthday holiday weekend.This is a pictorial record of a significant event in Orbost's history.A very faded black / white photograph of flood water under the railway viaduct at watt's Gulch.orbost-flood-1934 railway-viaduct-orbost

Orbost has been subject to major floods throughout its history, such as those which left the town isolated in 1934, 1952, 1971 and 1978. It is recorded that the Snowy River broke its banks and flooded the flats 104 times between 1884 and 1978. Extensive flooding in Eastern Victoria during June 1978, caused widespread damage to roads, road closures and hazards to traffic, particularly over the Queen's Birthday holiday weekend.Since 1890 the Snowy River Mail has been the local newspaper of the Orbost district.This local paper has been the means by which readers in Orbost were able to learn about newsworthy events and issues in their local community for over a century. This paper is a contemporary record of a significant event in Orbost's history of flooding.A newspaper, Snowy River Mail, which contains black / white photographs of the 1978 floods in Orbost.orbost-floods-1978

Flooding of the Yarra Valley, including that section of the Yarra bordering Kew and Kew East in the north and west of the municipality, was a regular occurrence. Extreme flood events of the Yarra River are recorded to have occurred in 1891, 1901, 1916, 1923 and 1934. The Municipality of Kew's response to these floods was to enact planning decisions restricting residential development in flood prone areas following the floods of 1916, 1921 and 1934. While floods continued after the development of the Upper Yarra Reservoir (construction 1948-57), the regularity and extent of these inundations diminished.Black and white print positive. 1934 floods of the Yarra Valley. Location Fairfield looking towards wooded hillside. Houses floating in river.Reverse: "From Fairfield Park (11936?) back towards hill (Wurundjeri Spur?)"floods -- 1934, yarra valley, yarra river, fairfield park

1933 flood at War Memorial corner of Mrs Barber and daughter Unframed B/W Photograph of 1933 flood at War Memorial corner of Mrs Barber and daughter flood, charlton, charlton war memorial

Flooded Billabong Cadrows Dairy in the bend of the Avoca River, Charlton, VictoriaB/W photograph of Flooded Billabong Cadrows Dairy in the bend of the Avoca River, Charlton, Victoriaflood, charlton, avoca river, cadgow

Photos shows the severity of the water washing down Elizabeth St following a major storm. Taken at or near the corner with Lonsdale St. In the second photo, W5 793, route 54, surrounded by water. Note the fruit vendors cart has crashed into a parked VW beetle.Yields information about a major rain event in Elizabeth St during 1972 and the impact it had on vehicles and tramway operations. Set of two Photographs - Elizabeth St floods - near Lonsdale St 1972Detailed description on rear. K S Kings stamp. tramways, flooding, floods, elizabeth sreet, events

Plenty River in flood Greensborough 1972. There were two major floods in Greensborough at the time, 1972 and 1974. Poulter Reserve was created after the 1972 flood and had to be re-established following the 1974 flood.Digital copy of black and white photograph.plenty river, floods

Plenty River in flood around the Poulter Reserve. There were two major floods in Greensborough at the time, 1972 and 1974. Poulter Reserve was created after the 1972 flood and had to be re-established following the 1974 flood.Digital copy of black and white photograph.plenty river, floods

Plenty River in flood at the Rand Street Crossing. There were two major floods in Greensborough at the time, 1972 and 1974. Poulter Reserve was created after the 1972 flood and had to be re-established following the 1974 flood.Digital copy of black and white photograph.plenty river, floods

Black and white photograph. Orchard after flood: shows close up of uprooted tree.orchard, yarra river, floods, 1934, fruit trees

Black and white photograph. Orchard after flood: shows damage to the soil. Enlarged photograph.orchard, yarra river, floods, 1934, soil

One of three digital copies of flooded areas of Kew (1923-34), donated by Jan Coutts of Bulleen in 2019. The handwriting on the originals predates the copy.1934 FLOODS / OUTER CIRCLE BRIDGE / WE WENT UNDER BRIDGE OUTER CIRCLE BRIDGE / 1934 FLOODS / (DAD & I) / WE TOOK OUR CANOE UNDER THE BRIDGE, & CARL SIERAKOSKI WAS IN HIS CANOE AT THE TIME & WROTE DADS NAME A. LUCKE UNDER THE TOP OF THE BRIDGE / NEE (MARY LUCKE) NOW TYACKfloods - kew - 1934

3 photographs of the Plenty River in flood, Greensborough. This flood was in December 2017.Digital copy of 3 colour photographs.plenty river, floods

3 photographs of the Plenty River in flood, Greensborough. This flood was in December 2017.Digital copy of 3 colour photographs.plenty river, floods

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) These newspapers are contemporary records of a significant local event.Four newspapers relating to the floods in 1971. They contain news articles and photographs of the floods in Orbost in early 1971. 2556.1 is the Weekly Times dated 3.3.1971 and has an orange cover. 2556.2 is a Snowy River Mail dated 17.2.1971. 2556.3 is a Snowy River Mail dated 10.2.1971. 2556.4 is a Snowy River Mail dated 3.3.1971.floods-orbost-1971 snowy-river-mail weekly-times newspapers

Five colour photographss of Diamond Creek Floods at Brougham Street and near entrance to Lesiure Centre, Eltham, December 2004diamond creek, floods, eltham, brougham street

Five colour photographss of Diamond Creek Floods at Brougham Street and near entrance to Lesiure Centre, Eltham, December 2004diamond creek, floods, eltham, brougham street

Five colour photographss of Diamond Creek Floods at Brougham Street and near entrance to Lesiure Centre, Eltham, December 2004diamond creek, floods, eltham, brougham street

Four colour photographs of Diamond Creek Floods at Brougham Street and near entrance to Lesiure Centre, Eltham, December 2004diamond creek, floods, eltham, brougham street

Black and white photograph. Orchard in flood: an irrigation ? Pipe is showing. Yarra River broke its bank on the night of 30.11.1934.orchard, yarra river, floods, 1934

Plenty River in flood near Greensborough. There were two major floods in Greensborough at the time, 1972 and 1974.Digital copy of black and white photograph.plenty river, floods

Plenty River in flood, circa 1972. There were two major floods in Greensborough at the time, 1972 and 1974.Digital copy of black and white photograph.plenty river, floods