Two colour photographs of the flooded Diamond Creek at the Lower Eltham Main Road bridge in Nov 2004eltham, main road, bridges, diamond creek, floods

Two colour photographs of the flooded Diamond Creek at the Lower Eltham Main Road bridge in Nov 2004eltham, main road, bridges, diamond creek, floods

Black and white photograph. Orchard after flood: shows single fruit tree surrounded by water. Enlargement.orchard, yarra river, floods, 1934, fruit tree

The Plenty River in flood, Greensborough 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

5 photographs of the Plenty River in flood, Greensborough. There were two major floods in Greensborough at the time, 1972 and 1974.Digital copy of 5 black and white photographs.plenty river, floods

Living with natural processes was frequently a challenge to early European settlers and later residents of what was in the 1850s administered by the Borondara Road Board. This was compounded by the area being bounded on three sides by rivers (Yarra River, Koonung Creek and Gardiner's Creek). In 1849, the historian James Bonwick recorded that "our district [Kew] suffered considerably. Mr Wade speaks of 80 acres, out of 100 acres of his cultivated paddock, covered by water." Newspapers continued to describe major flooding in Kew in 1863, 1869, 1878, 1880, 1889, 1891, 1916 and 1934. While the construction of the Upper Yarra dam in 1957 reduced the levels of flowing downstream, local and riverine floods continue.The Kew Historical Society's pictures and map collections testify to the impact of flooding in the district. They have historical importance in documenting the extent of flooding in the district and its affects on homes, services and recreation. Numerous photographs record flooding throughout the Twentieth Century.Floods in North Kew, 1934. Chipperfield's Boathouse and the adding Moorings was located beside the Yarra River near the corner of Willsmere and Kilby Roads. The flood reached the roof of the Moorings, which can be seen in the photo.floods (kew), floods (kew) 1934, yarra river

Black and White photograph891 Flooding Yarra Glen November 1956 from top Grand Hotelyarra glen, floods, grand hotel, hokins service garage, yarra glen bakery

1973 flooded Avoca River. Viewed from west side of Paterson Bridge behind the shire office.B/W photograph of 1973 flooded Avoca River. View West side of Paterson Bridge behind Shire Officeflood, avoca river, charlton

This photograph was taken near the Snowy River Bridge on the the old Princes Highway in Orbost, near the caravan park. 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 pictorial evidence of a significant local event. Floods have been an integral part of Orbost's history for hundreds of years.A black / white photograph of debris, fallen power lines, a tree across the highway and floodwaters across the road.on front at bottom - handwritten in upper case print - " 1971 FLOOD PRINCES HIGHWAY NEAR SNOWY BRIDGE"floods-orbost-1971

This magazine cost $2.50 and was produced to support the East Gippsland Red Cross Flood Appeal. Following heavy rain in East Gippsland in June, 1998, major flooding occurred in the Mitchell, Nicholson, Tambo, Snowy, Brodribb and Bemm Rivers. Other streams in the region also experienced high flows during this time. Probably the most severe direct impacts of the floods were to the rural sector.This magazine is a contemporary record of a significant local event.Two copies of a magazine pictorial of the floods of 1998. Photos are black and white. They are of Bairnsdale, Orbost, Lakes Entrance, Raymond Island, Bemm River, Bruthen , Tambo and Cabbage Tree. flood-1998 flood-east gippsland disaster-floods

View of swing bridge Greensborough following 1974 Plenty River flood. Includes Diamond Valley Council clean-up crew of Lindsay Millington and M. SmeadKodachrome colour photographic slideHandwritten on mount: "Swing bridge Greensboroiugh; 1974 flood; L Millington; M Smead"plenty river flood, swing bridge greensborough, lindsay millington

Plenty River in flood at old Greensborough bridge.Digital copy of black and white photograph.plenty river, floods

Road transport run off Calder Highway in 1971 flood water. Shire grader trying to remove truck. Used in Charlton Tribune Nov 12th, 1971.B/W photo of road transport run off Highway in flood water. Shire grader trying to remove truck.flood, calder highway, charlton

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. These newspaper articles are contemporary records of a significant event in Orbost history.A collection of black/white newspaper clippings relating to the 1978 flood in Orbost. Some are original articles. others are photo-copies. They appear to be from the Snowy River Mail newspaper.floods-orbost-1978 newspaper-articles

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 item is a pictorial record of the 1934 floods, a significant part of Orbost's history.A black / white photograph showing the flood damage to the Snowy River Bridge. There is a gap in the bridge where the centre span has been washed away. In the background is a punt.orbost-floods-1934 natural-disasters-floods snowy-river-bridge

On Monday January 17th 2011,Wycheproof residents awoke to see the township surrounded by water. Record flooding on the Avoca River had forced the flood water up the semi-mythical Cooroopajerrup Creek. Digital colour photograph of the Cooroorajerrup Creek, depicting the flood-waters of 2011 surrounding Mount Wycheproof. The dwelling in the foreground is the home of Francis and Denise Dillon, barely visible to the left is the Public Hospital.cooroopajerrup creek, mount wycheproof, 2011, flood waters

The Plenty River in flood, 1960s. Photos taken by Tony Fitton. Digital copy of black and white photographs.Captions on imageplenty river, floods

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. During the nineteenth century, the land abutting the south side of the Yarra in Kew was devoted to dairy farming. In the twentieth century, before and after the construction of the Eastern Freeway, much of this low-lying area was used as golf courses and public parks.Late example of the capacity of the Yarra Valley at Kew to flood, even though drainage works and the Upper Yarra Reservoir had reduced their regularity.Original black and white print photograph of the low-lying land at East Kew under floodwater on 16 May 1974. The vantage point of the photographer is at Willsmere Road. The road itself is underwater.Annotation verso: "Willsmere Rd / Same as No.7 / 16 May 1974 11.15am"floods, yarra river, willsmere road

Appears as an illustration in, "Green Grows Our Garden," A.P. Winzenried p 66. On p. 66 of the text there is further information about the effects of the flood.Black and white photograph. Destruction caused in the Burnley orchards by the 1934 flood of the Yarra River. One large tree is upside down with its roots in the air.On reverse, "1934."orchard, green grows our garden, a.p. winzenried, flood damage, fruit trees

1973 Flooded Avoca River in Charlton Victoria at the Paterson Bridge. Water Level 25ft 1 1/2 inches - all local waterunframed 1973 Flooded Avoca River in Charlton Victoria at the Paterson Bridge. Water Level 25ft 1 1/2 inches - all local waterflood charlton victoria, james paterson bridge, local water

Set of 11 black and white photographs sent to Keith Kings received from Ken Flood 4/6/1975. .1 - Bus No 203 1940 Leyland TD5c - Turning from Nicholson Street into Gertrude Street. - bound for Northcote. .2 - Bus No 201 1940 Leyland TD5c - In Nicholson Street at Albert Street - Photo. bound for Northcote .3.- Bus No 492 1943 Ford Austerity - at Queens Pde Clifton Hill - Note the Pram and Passenger bus sign by the front doorway. Photo not dated. .4 - Bus No 365 1948 OPS1 - Nicholson Street at Victoria Pde. bound for East Brunswick. Photo not dated. .5 - Bus No 325 1950 OPS4 - Nicholson Street at Victoria Pde. bound for East Brunswick. Photo not dated. Bus did not enter service until 1950. .6 - Bus No 500 1943 Ford Austerity - Marine Pde. Point Ormond. Note the Pram bus sign by the front door. .7 - Bus No 19 1938 Leyland Cub (diesel) with Preston Workshops body. - Lonsdale Street at William Street. W2 No 305 passes behind the bus. Late 1940's photo. .8 - Bus No 143 1940 Leyland TS8c drop enter - in Russell Street at LaTrobe Street bound for North Kew. (Belford Road via Collingwood). Photo not dated. .9 - Bus No 9 1938 Leyland Cub (diesel) with Preston Workshops body. - in Russell Street at LaTrobe Street bound for North Carlton .10 - Bus No 4 1938 Leyland Cub (Diesel) with Preston Workshops body - in Lonsdale Street at William Street. note destination not reset for the return trip. .11 - Bus No 150 1940 Leyland TS11c Drop enter - Nicholson Street at Victoria Pde. Photo not dated. Most of the photos dated 9/6/1949 unless noted otherwise. Notes on photos provided by Rod Atkins - see htd5860doc.pdfOn rear of the photos in ink; .1 - MMTB 203 9/6/49 - K Flood .2 - MMTB 201 - 9/6/49 - K Flood .3 - MMTB Ford #492 - K Flood .4 - MMTB #365 - K Flood .5 - MMTB #325 - K Flood .6 - MMTB #500 Pt Ormond 6/6/49 - K Flood .7 - MMTB #19 9/6/49 - K Flood .8 - MMTB #143 - K Flood .9 - MMTB #4 9/6/49, K Flood .10 - MMTB #4 9/6/49, K Flood .11 - MMTB #150 - K Floodtrams, tramways, buses, double deck buses, prams, mmtb buses, austerity buses, w2 class, tram 305, bus 203, bus 201, bus 492, bus 365, bus 500, bus 19, bus 143, bus 9, bus 4, bus 150, leyland, ford motor company, td5c class, ops1 class, ops4 class, ts8c class, cub class, ts11c class

1909 flood, High Street, Charlton Victoria. Children standing in floodwater in High Street looking west from corner of Armstrong Street. Malcolm's Flour Mill and Proctors Double story building.B/W photograph of 1909 flood. Children standing in floodwater in High Street looking West from Corner of Armstrong Street Charlton.flood, charlton, armstrong street, arm

Photograph, of two people looking at the flood levels 1880 and 1951, marked on a wall. The photograph is possibly of the Godfrey Hirst and Co Pty Ltd mill c1951Photograph, of two people looking at the flood levels 1880 and 1951, marked on a wall. The photograph is possibly of the Godfrey Hirst and Co Pty Ltd mill c1951.W C Meyer Photographer/ 233 Myers Street/ East Geelong. Phone 3289textile mills - history textile mills - staff, godfrey hirst and co. pty ltd excelsior woollen and worsted mills, textile mills - history, textile mills - staff

A photo, that appeared in the magazine section of the Weekly Times in 1937, of Taylor's General Store and Cafe after a flood of the Stoney Creek. The creek flowed through the store at the height of the flood. The course of the creek was changed after this flood to prevent this happening again.A newspaper cutting. It shows a building with three women standing in front of it. The building has TAYLOR painted on the roof and a sign saying "Store & Cafe" there is a large pool of water in the foreground. Trees and hills can be vaguely seen in the background.buildings, shops, natural disasters, floods

Shows the impact of a major rain event near the Victoria Market and the former creek bed of Elizabeth Street acting as a drain. Cars floated and trams were damaged.Yields information about a major rain event in Elizabeth St during 1972 and the impact it had on vehicles and tramway operations.Set of five black and white photographs of major flooding in Elizabeth St 17-2-1972. Copied by the donor from negatives provided by the photographer.floods, elizabeth st, tramways, events, trams, melbourne

High St Charlton showing W. Wylie General Store, 1911 floodSepia photo of High St Charlton showing W. Wylie General Store and Golden Fleece Hotel after the 1911 flood. Two children standing on footpath with water on the road in front of them.charlton, wylie's building, flood, high street

Two views of Plenty River in flood, Lower Plenty.2 colour photographs printed on paper, handwritten captionslower plenty, plenty river, floods

Colour photograph showing flood water in Bulmer Street looking south towards the Cunninghame Arm Lakes Entrance Victoria. Also second colour photograph taken at same time plus another of a house under construction following a mini tornado in 2005floods, naturalm disasters, township

Photograph of graffiti on the Plenty River bridge, Greensborough. This flood was in December 2017.Digital copy of colour photograph.plenty river, floods, graffiti