Historical Images — Kangaroo Point RSS

(7 February 1974) The Worst Disaster in Australia for 80 years, as floods sweep through the streets of Brisbane. Damage is estimated at £340 million. Twelve people are known to have died.

Elizabeth Street (on the left) and Charlotte Street run parallel in this view of Brisbane. Perry Brothers Building is on the corner of Elizabeth and Albert Streets and Kangaroo Point is across the river. The cliffs of New Farm can be seen in the centre background. Creator: Poul C Poulsen (1857-1925)

Looking from the New Farm end of Bowen Terrace, across Kangaroo Point, the Brisbane River and the Botanic Gardens

(14 February 1974) After the devastating floods in Brisbane, Australia, the Australians begin the task of assessing the damage and cleaning up.

View of Kangaroo Point, including the Thornton Street ferry stop.