Photograph - Set of 5 black and white - Elizabeth St flood, Peter Duckett, 17-2-1972

Historical information

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.

Significance

Yields information about a major rain event in Elizabeth St during 1972 and the impact it had on vehicles and tramway operations.

Physical description

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.

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