Photographs by Ruth Elix • Photograph • State Library of South Australia

Elix, Ruth, 1956, Photograph, B 70727/31

Photograph taken from above the 'golden stairs' overlooking Shearer's share shop, Pretoria Hotel and the bowling green (at right).

Elix, Ruth, 1956, Photograph, B 70727/32

The Bowling Green with water level marker and fire station on the right.

Elix, Ruth, 1956, Photograph, B 70727/33

Flood waters over Ray Rathjen's dairying property with nearly submerged shed in the foreground.

Elix, Ruth, 1956, Photograph, B 70727/34

Sir Robert and Lady George transfering from a rowboat to the 'Loyalty' to tour the flood area.

Elix, Ruth, 1956, Photograph, B 70727/35

Overlooking pumping station, camping ground and Purnong road.

Elix, Ruth, 1956, Photograph, B 70727/36

Overlooking pumping station, camping ground and Purnong road.

Elix, Ruth, 1956, Photograph, B 70727/37

Looking down from Monument Corner to River Lane at the floodwaters.

Elix, Ruth, 1956, Photograph, B 70727/38

Sandbags piled up in front of Garrett's Grocery Store and D.C. Jones, motor body repairers, after the flood.

Elix, Ruth, 1956, Photograph, B 70727/39

Flood waters surrounding the old sample room which was used for wool sampling.

Photographs by Ruth Elix [B 70727] • Photograph