Queanbeyan’s Big Flood Historical feature Extensive areas inundated after 1925 downpour on river catchment
Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 24 May 1966 · page 5
The greatest and most disastrous flood in the history of Queanbeyan struck the town during the night of Tuesday, May 26, 1925. As a result of heavy rainfall in the catchment…
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Queanbeyan Age · Friday 3 June 1966 · page 3
THE recent publication of a story and pictures in connection with Queanbeyan’s biggest flood — in May, 1925 — has aroused much comment. These two photographs are further evidence of the extent of the flood. The top photograph, taken from the bridge after the flood had…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Historical feature Early Monaro Street Floods Improved drainage has prevented recurrence
Queanbeyan Age · Friday 10 June 1966 · page 5
The recent story of Queanbeyanâs biggest flood in 1925 v/ill recall memories for many âold handsâ of other occasions when heavy rain resulted in localised flooding in Queanbeyan streets and buildings…
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Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 29 November 1966 · page 1
Thunderstorms affected the attendance at Queanbeyan P. and A. Trotting Club’s rodeo and gymkhana at…
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Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 29 November 1966 · page 6
The heavy thunderstorm which hit Captain’s Flat about 12.30 p.m. on Sunday registered 26 points of rain…
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