100th Anniversary of 1916 FloodPrint Page 
The plaque commemorates the 100th anniversary of the 1916 flood.
On the night of 28 December 1916 when cyclonic waters rushed through the town sweeping houses away, forcing people to clamber up trees to escape the torrent, and drowning at least 65 people. This memorial is found at the town entrance and the height marked is indicative of the water depth of this event. The monument is in the shape of a tree trunk because trees played an important role in saving some lives from the sudden floodwaters.
Location
| Address: | Drummond & Capricorn Streets, 1916 Flood Memorial, Clermont, 4721 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -22.8175 Long: 147.639167 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Disaster |
| Sub-Theme: | Flood |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 29-December-1916 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 29-December-2016 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 1st October, 2016 |
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IN MEMORY OF LIVES LOST
This Plaque Commemorates The 100th Anniversary Of
The 1916 Flood And Remembers With Respect And Dignity The
More Than 60 Men, Women And Children Whose Lives Were
Tragically Lost During This Devastating Disaster.
This Plaque Was Unveiled By
Mayor Anne Baker And Councillor Lyn Jones
On Behalf Of The Residents Of Monash Lodge And
Isaac Regional Council On 1 October 2016.
