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25th Anniversary of the 1974 FloodPrint Page 
26-October-2014
Photographs supplied by John Huth
The marker, erected by Brisbane City Council commemorates the 25th anniversary of the 1974 flood in Brisbane.
In January 1974 Brisbane was subjected to the worst flooding of the river since 1893. Heavy rain began to fall on Friday 25 January and by Saturday night 375mm had fallen in Brisbane. There were higher falls in the inland parts of the catchment. Vast areas of Brisbane were flooded and 14 lives were lost, 6700 homes ruined and 5000 people left homeless. The cost was almost $200 million.
Note : The plaque which was erected at the site of the Flood Marker commemorating the 25th anniversary and details is missing.
Location
| Address: | Green Terrace, Downey Park, Windsor, 4030 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -27.441626 Long: 153.025055 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Disaster |
| Sub-Theme: | Flood |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 25-January-1974 |
Dedication
| Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | 1999 |
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Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
