Photograph - Chelsea Flood December 1934, Argyle Avenue, Chelsea

Historical information

In December 1934, 700 houses were inundated with water, when the Dandenong Creek and Patterson River broke their banks.

Physical description

Black and white photo boys playing in the flood waters in Argyle Street, Chelsea, East of Fowler Street. Coming down the street is a horse pulling a cart with people on board, and a person on horse back following.

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