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  2. ALL RECORDS BROKEN IN 1918 BIG AREA OF CITY SUBMERGED

    Rarely did a big flood occ ur in a following" year, but one of the rare occasions, and one to be long remembered, was in 1918, when the Fitzroy River was 18 days rising from 13 ft 6 in. to the record peak of 31 ft ll in. and as many ...

    Article : 1,665 words
  3. STORY OF FITZROY RIVER FLOODS DAMAGE TO BRIDGE IN 1890

    The Fitzroy Bridge has been subjected to some severe tests since its erection 71½ years ago. The Rockhampton Municipal Council was not consulted concerning its design or suitability, and the safety of the structure when ...

    Article : 2,560 words
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  5. BRIDGE RESTORED BY ROCKHAMPTON ENGINEER

    The damaged cylinder remained tied up for six months and the bridge was closed except to foot traffic, a fence dividing the deckin from end to end. The lower portion of the ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 1,522 words
  6. 'Ridinq Of The Marshes'

    Taking up office as Mayor of Rockhampton in 1896 Mr W. W. Littler resolved, as his first act, to conform to what was said to be an historic duty—"The Riding of the Marshes of the Borough." ...

    Article : 274 words
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