Historical information

This photograph is not specifically identified, but is most likely of the Snowy River in flood near Orbost, dated possibly from 1900-1950s.

Significance

This photo is significant because it shows the extent of a Snowy River flood in the Orbost district.

Physical description

A b/w photograph of a river in flood. In the foreground is a soil bank and a half-submerged tree, leading down to water. A bank a trees is beyond, with a river on the far side of these trees.