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Increased Flows to South Australia—Lets NOT Panic. Due to the unprecedented amounts of water and rainfall in 12 Queensland and NSW and Victoria the information regarding flood warnings and flows has been grossly expanded whereby some residents in the Riverland and surrounding districts are fearful of a 1956 flood scenario. Flow to South Australia over the next week is expected to be within the range of 70,000 ML/day to 80,000 ML/day as the higher flow arrives at the South Australian border. As flow conditions upstream change, further flow updates will be provided. Flow over Lock 1 at Blanchetown is currently 50,000 ML/day and will continue to slowly increase over the next week. A flow of around 80,000 ML/day is expected around late January 2011. Recent rainfall and inflow upstream of South Australia may cause further temporary rises in flow and changed river operations upstream of South Australia. Flow to South Australia is likely to increase above 80,000 ML/day in late January to early February 2011 and may approach 90,000 ML/day at the border of South Australia in early to mid February 2011. A flow of 90,000 ML/day is not a threat to towns and levee banks; however, some shack sites, roads, campsites and causeways located on floodplains may be inundated. This flow is well within the normal historical flow range for the River Murray in South Australia. No populated areas will be at risk of flooding from the predicted flow but the extent of inundation of low-lying areas of the floodplain, creeks and flood runners will increase. Flood flows from the widespread rains across much of northern New South Wales in November and December 2010 are making their way along the Barwon-Darling River system and into Menindee Lakes, with the peak expected to arrive in Menindee Lakes in the coming weeks. In anticipation of this peak flow, the New South Wales Office of Water released a flow advice for the Lower Darling River on 18 January 2011, which stated that releases from Menindee Lakes (Weir 32) will be increased over the next week up to 35,000 ML/day by 26 January 2011 and the possibility of further increases up to 40,000 ML/day by the end of the January 2011. Widespread rainfall occurred across the north central catchment area in Victoria on 13 January 2011, including the Goulburn, Campaspe, Loddon, Avoca and Wimmera catchments. Some locations along the River Murray upstream of South Australia received more than 100mm last week. Although the Bureau of Meteorology has issued flood warnings in some of these catchments there will be relatively minor inflows into the River Murray system and these will not result in a high flood in the River Murray system as some of the inflows, particularly from the Campaspe River will be attenuated through the Koondrook Forest, which is the second largest River Red Gum forest on the River Murray system. Inflows from these rivers are not likely to create a higher peak flow to South Australia but will extend the duration of higher flow along the River Murray. Regularly updated daily water level information can be found at the following websites. Note that projected water levels do not take into account local wind conditions. Recently there has been speculation about the potential for this high flow to develop into a flood event similar to the 1956 flood. The peak flow to South Australia in 1956 was around 350,000 ML/day, which is more than four times higher than the current forecast peak flow of 80,000 ML/day or 90,000 ML/day. Given the forecast weather and river conditions, a repeat of the 1956 flood event is highly unlikely. There has also been speculation of a repeat of the 1974 flood peak, which was 180,000 ML/day, still well above current and projected levels. This flow is also highly unlikely based on current forecasts. In 2000-01, flow peaked in mid-December 2000 at 64,000 ML/day and in mid- December 1992 flows peaked at 93,000 ML/day. SA Water www.sawater.com.au/SAWater/Environment/TheRiverMurray/River+Murray+Levels.htm Department for Water http://www.waterconnect.sa.gov.au/RMWD/Pages/default.aspx Information is also available from SA Water Hotline on 08 8595 2299 www.waterforggod.com.au Get well to our dear friend and colleague Essy O’Reilly, who is currently in the Royal Adelaide hospital. Our thoughts and prayers are with Rex and family at the moment. Please Essy make a speedy recovery. Love and best wishes from all of us at the MIRC. 12
“Recollections of Morgan Institute” by Julie Dawson Daniels (from my speech presented at Centennial Deb Ball 10/12/10 1910 From my position on 9 th Street I glimpse a timber loaded Barge on the River Murray, headed for bustling Port of Morgan Wharf. A horse clip-clops along a dirt road leading to the School, 3 children astride its broad back. Down the hill the 2 Hotels cater for a lively crowd. Morgan Township, founded in 1878, is growing steadily, and I am proud to be their newest addition, Morgan Institute. On Easter Monday, 1910, an official opening Ball was held, and I was much admired. 1925 The train steams from the river port along Morgan railway, carrying vital goods for the State. The train brought our Servicemen home from the War. At Morgan Hospital, opened in 1921, corridor lamps never dim. I have a grand view of the busy town now, for an upstairs room was added in 1924, along with 2 front rooms, and 2 portions added to the building front to create a Returned Soldiers Memorial. Many enjoyable celebrations followed: Cabarets, Supper Concerts, Deb Balls, Men’s Deb Balls and Old Time Dances. I watch couples waltzing to glorious sounds of the marvellous “Steinway” piano, played by the magical hands of Belinda McFarlane. I recall lively conversation when a laughing crowd spilled onto the street to witness an amazing event, - 5 street lamps! What cheers as Electric Light came to Morgan in 1924! The town is moving fast, tho’ Motor Car Drivers are advised to slow down on Railway Terrace, - to 8 miles an hour. 1978 Morgan’s Centenary was celebrated in style. Crowds flocked to the Institute Dinner given by Churches of the town. Over 500 people attended, a queue stretched out to the street, but all were fed well. A gala Centenary Parade followed and Community pride & spirit remain features of our town. The Institute had become Council property in 1974, - (thanks to devoted Trustees & citizens no debts were owing), - transferred into the helpful care of people like: Chairman Harry Boord, Councillor Eddie Zerner, and District Clerk Alistair Martin. Morgan District Council continue today to help, care and work tirelessly for all. 2010 My years are rich with memories: Masonic Balls, School Council/Welfare Dinner Dances, Community events, Mayor’s Reception, Local Government Meetings, Public Library, Lions Concerts, Weddings, Birthday Parties, Plays, a Fairytale Ball, - even Boxing, using the stage as the ring. In the days before television Mr and Mrs Dearden conducted picture shows at the Institute, patrons would race to Mrs Smith’s corner shop for sweets & cool drinks during Interval. Main Hall came alive with Bands, music from: Dave Marshall’s accordion, Cliff Samson’s drums and Bill Bowey’s saxophone. The Hospital closed in 1942, and the last train left Morgan in 1969. Today, on Post Office Row, “Carmine’s Antiques” bring the past to life. Landseer Warehouse, once largest trading & shipping company on the Murray, is a fine Museum, rich in History. The old wharf is silent, the ferry a constant life-line, and the beautiful river-front dreams on, patiently. And I am still here, on 9 th Street, proudly waiting, for the next 100 years. 13 13 Morgan Institute after its recent facelift in December 2010
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