1880+Flood

On September 12th One of the largest floods in the Geelong district occured.It is estimated that more than 80,000 pounds ($160,000) in damage was caused to industries and homes of Geelong.For more than a week light drizzling rains fell throughout Geelong. Many things were destroyed and carried away by the waters, including various boats, supplies and the roof of a shed was visible on the surface of the water.Large amounts of properties were completly destroyed on the eastern side of the Barwon River. The effects of the floods were not heavily felt by the Victorian Woollen & Cloth Factory. On an occaision though, the place is completely underwater submerged in 5 feet (1.5 metres) of liquid sludge. Water forced it's way into the boiler & woolley-rooms of the Albion Woollen Mill, property of Mr Gray. the water washed away 250 tons of wood. || ||
 * 1880 September 13th