This photograph shows floodwaters in the gutter in front of Crombie Maternity Hospital. The water continued to rise, and covered the footpath. The boat under the tree was used to convey Mrs. Burton to Hospital from Camp Hill. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 75 wordsAn aerial view of Forbes, showing the water dividing the shopping centre from North and Camp Hills. Photo by Tim Meagher. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 26 wordsIn the April flood, the home on the extreme left escaped the floodwaters - - - but not this time.. This photograph, taken from an upper window of the High School, shows water swirling through houses in Sheriff Street, near Johnny Woods' ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 50 wordsNew Avenue, looking towards Battye Street, the debris mark above water level was the highest point of the flood in this street. --photo by Bill Hood. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 29 wordsHomes in lower Templar Street were among those most damaged by floodwaters. Near the Lagoon, at the right of the picture, water was in the branches of the trees. --Photo by Bill Hood. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 37 wordsAnother aerial view of Forbes, depicting the big body of water in the vicinity of Bates' Bridge, with the hedge around the bowling green (almost right centre) almost covered. Photo by Tim Meagher. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 54 wordsThe Produce Store of Hardie and Co., and the adjoining residence of Mr. R. Huckson, which received the full force of the water before it broke over into King George V. Park. (Photo by Con Ryan) ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 40 wordsCamp Street, looking from, the Lands Department offices towards the concrete bridge. (Photo by Con Ryan) ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 18 wordsAn old aerial view of Lake Forbes, showing-natural course of Lake Forbes through the town. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 22 wordsTHE Mayor, Ald. Conridge, on Tuesday afternoon, received the following telegram from Mr. John Howse, M.P. for Calare and Secretary of Minister for External Affairs:-- ...
Article : 331 wordsThe grandstand on Forbes Showground, where the water rose to the top of the concrete steps of the building. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 21 wordsWater surging through the Swimming Pool buildings rose to within two feet of the top of the dressing sheds. Considerable damage was done to the building. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 31 wordsThis photograph shown the Camp Street bridge before the water reached any great height. The top iron railing of the bridge was practically submerged on Monday morning. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
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The Forbes Advocate (NSW : 1911 - 1954), Fri 27 Oct 1950, Page 5
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