Historical information

This is one of many photographs taken throughout the 20th century of the Snowy River in flood. Although the township of Orbost was built above the floodplain, much of the really fertile farming land is flood liable. From the earliest days of 'white' settlement (1870s), floods were a fact of life, both a blessing and a liability, often causing severe damage.

Significance

This photograph is significant because it is shows the Snowy River in flood at Bete Bolong.

Physical description

A small b/w photograph showing a river in flood with a number of horses on the right hand side, some are wearing coats. In the background is a crop (possibly maize) and trees both alive and dead.

Inscriptions & markings

On the back of the photo, handwritten in black ink: 'River in flood, horses on last bit of grass, Bete Bolong'.