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November 19, 2021 By Maggi Barnard

BIGGEST FLOOD: The 1952 Forbes floods still remain the biggest with major flooding occurring in June 1952 with a peak of 10.8 metres however the next two greatest floods have both occurred within the last 5 years (2016 and 2021). Pic courtesy of Forbes History Museum.

LOAD ‘EM UP: Moving the sheep and getting organised before the rain. Pic courtesy of Amazing Forbes.

 

MORE TIME TO WINE AND DINE: Yarrabandai Creek Homestead is open and from all reports a fantastic experience for those who like to eat out but enjoy the serenity of nature. Pic courtesy of Yarrabandai Creek Homestead.

 

HSC CONTINUES: Forbes High School students as well as Red Bend last week sat the first exams in the 2021 HSC. Good luck one and all!

 

PAYING RESPECTS: Forbes Mayor Phyllis Miller OAM paying her respects at Remembrance Day last week.

 

STRONG TURNOUT: Despite the linger of COVID, many braved the blustery conditions for the 2021 Remem-brance Day memorial at the Forbes Cenotaph.

 

FIVE YEARS AGO: Five years ago Matthew Holmes epic Australian western The Legend Of Ben Hall premiered at Forbes Showground. Were you there for the event? Let us know your Ben Hall stories.

 

KIND DONATION: Domino’s Forbes donated pizzas to essential services Lachlan SES Forbes Unit who have been working overtime during the floods this past week.

 

WHO’S LAUGHING NOW: This friendly kookaburra recently dropped by to say hello and goodbye before the rain came. Send us some of your favourite pix to – editor@forbesphoenix.com.au

 

BY THE LAKE: This stunning pic by Rachael M. Prior at Lake Forbes is a canvas print if ever we saw one!

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