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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 10, 1916
Page
2
The Forbes flood inundated miles of countryside after heavy rain and rising rivers. Residents faced widespread damage from rising waters, with homes, businesses, and streets submerged. Volunteers and rescuers, including men from local firms, aided in water rescues as families evacuated and a young boy named Joe Hurley was swept away but later recovered with heroics acknowledged.
A flood or disaster damaged numerous residences and businesses including M. Lynchs Royal Hotel, FP Gagens Boardinghouse, A Patterson Forge, M L ees general store, Ek Facey residence, Doyle Brothers cordial factory, WD Geddes residence, Clifford s hotel, all along Drewery Lane Farranit Street and nearby areas. Several other structures such as Martins Hotel and Lablije s fusyris s motel suffered losses while bridges and streets showed debris and structural harm.
A torn river flood swept the wheat country from the district westward damaging mills and relators. Farmers lost crops and stock as fields were washed away and roads and bridges were ruined. Officials estimate widespread destruction and prompt aid is urged for recovery.
A chaotic North American wheat pool dispute yields a court decision declaring the wheat property of the pacd entity. Dismissals and bond terms set, with duties assigned to Liemente and Shepton. The ruling clarifies ownership and restrains further transfers as parties await further action.
An obscured diarylike scene unfolds at a seaside inn with mentions of breakfast, idling travelers, and a person described as The Man In. The narrative references names and places in a scattered way, conveying a moment of social interaction amid a hazy, dreamlike setting.
Word from the scene describes a journey where residents of the Band Hilla sought help as boatmen moved toward them. Several families fled the cool of Tom's Lagoon School to high ground, while Mr Williams and his son assisted Darcobalgie and Mrs Little, who then reached safer Mer Lip tle and returned to town shortly after two in the afternoon for breakfast.
Heavy floods at Eugowra cause extensive crop ruin and property damage. River levels rose rapidly, washing away furniture and threatening buildings. Residents fled to safer refuges as waters inundated sheds and streets, with declines in road access and widespread equipment loss reported.
Amid rising floodwaters, Globe Hotel and numerous residences near Forbes Stockinbigal Viaduct faced inundation. Affected residents sought safety on higher ground while telephones kept busy. a horse, dogs, and several sulkies were saved or lost as townspeople struggled to cope with the deluge.
The flood's peak cut telephone lines all day making calls impossible to Bedgerabong residents who moved to higher ground. Massive damage to crops stock and fences reported across the district with losses estimated in thousands of pounds.
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