Historical information

This is one of many photos taken following the devastating Snowy River flood of 1971 which inflicted huge impact on the Orbost area, including the Orbost Railway Station yards at Newmerella (Orbost).

Significance

This photo is significant because it shows the impact of the 1971 Snowy River flood on railway infrastructure at Orbost/Newmerella.

Physical description

Two b/w photos of 1971 flood damage at the railway station yards at Orbost.
2731.1 shows a huge amount of debris and upheaval of wagons, railway lines etc. A large crane is in the background, along with poles.
2731.2 shows debris and some sections of railway line, also parts of wagons.

Inscriptions & markings

Written below both photos: '1971 flood, railway yards, Orbost'.