The stories of Maitland’s 1955 flood have come to life on YouTube.
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Originally recorded in 2010 for the Memories Come Flooding Back DVD, the footage and photos of the devastating 1955 flood in Maitland can now be seen on the Hunter-Central Rivers Catchment Management Authority’s YouTube channel.
The stories are a valuable contribution to Maitland’s historical record and capture the reality of hardships endured and courage shown by people directly involved in the flood, the authority said.
The videos depict the devastation left behind by the wall of floodwater and the camaraderie of the Maitland community to pitch in and help each other through the hard times that followed.
The YouTube clips are about five minutes long and are an ideal resource for local schools studying history and geography.
The stories can be viewed at www.youtube.com/user/HCRCMA.