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The Bakers Flood of June 1867 Remembered
Frank Herring recounts the Macquarie and Mudgee River flood that trapped the Baker family and Smiths. Mr Baker, Mrs Smith, and children sought safety on a tree as floodwaters rose, with Mrs Smith guiding a rescue effort that saved several lives. Mrs Smith’s brave night boat journey, the corpses recovered, and a public funeral at Wellington followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyne
Mudgee
Nmin
John Blumlen
Smith
Baker
Mrr. Baker
Lavey
Me. Smith
Olinger
Mr. Baker
Mrs Baker
Giss
Mones
Br Tinker
Moxes
Claw
Moses
Ciss
Tn Hia Carey
Clas
Baker's Place
John Blunden
Mr. Blunden
Mrs Smith
Mra. Blumen
Mrs. Smith
Hout
Wellington
Harnes
Richard Mitchell
Mr. Smith
Mudie
Jefe Burrendong
Herring
Mitchell
Corones
Bakeré
Smithy
Xaing
Bakers
Will Duffe
Thormas Candell
Mex
Will Inwood
Will Inwood), HE Horming
Artie
Frank
H. E. Herring