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CLERMONT RAG Community Newsletter Friday August 26, 2016
The town that moved’ to commemorate centenary of 1916 flood In the early hours of December 28, 1916 a wall of water laid ruin to the old town of Clermont after a cyclone crossed the Queensland coast.
Mayor Baker said the pinnacle event will take place on the 100th anniversary of the flood, on December 28, 2016.
This year Isaac Regional Council is set to commemorate the centenary of the flood that tragically took more than 60 lives and forced a township to move.
“Council will host a graveside memorial service at the Clermont Cemetery from 9am.”
Mayor Anne Baker said Council commemorations will begin with the launch of an exhibition ‘A Flood of Memories’ at the Clermont Historical Centre, August 31. “The 1916 Clermont Flood Exhibition is a collection of local stories, photos and memorabilia that will transport you back in time. “Learn what life in Clermont was like during the early days of settlement right up to that fateful morning when flood waters devastated the town. The exhibition will run from August 31 to December 2017 and is available to view during operating hours Wednesday to Saturday. “Council is hosting two commemorative events to honour the lives lost in one of the deadliest floods in Australian history. “A special plaque unveiling will take place from 9am on October 1 at the Clermont Hoods Lagoon.”
Isaac Regional Council Commemorates the 1916 Clermont Flood 1916 Clermont Flood Exhibition (August 31 2016 to December 2017) • Clermont Historical Centre • Visit the Centre from Wednesday to Saturday • Full entry details at Council’s website: www.isaac.qld.gov.au Unveiling of 1916 Flood Commemorative Plaques (October 1) • Clermont Hoods Lagoon • From 9am 1916 Flood Graveside Memorial Service (December 28) • Clermont Cemetery • From 9am Isaac... helping to energise the world