Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995), Monday 20 August 1956, page 1
GOVERNOR FLIES
OVER FLOODS
ADELAIDE, Sunday.— Thé Governor of S.A., Sir Robert George, to-day made a four-hour flight in a light aircraft over the Murráy
flood areas.
On his return to Adelaide airport Sir Robèrt said he was appalled at lie tremendous area under water and the terrific damage which had resulted.