Floods and fires have also been very much part of the district’s history. Although there had been previous floods, it was the devastating flood of 1906, which led to a number of rebuilding changes in Casterton.
As with most Victorian regional districts, fires have also been a major part of life in the country with the district experiencing its fair share of the state’s major fires:
- 1901 Black Thursday
- 1939 Black Friday
- 1951
- 1955
- 2012 when more than 4,000 hectares burnt west of Casterton
Grassfires can start anywhere and spread quickly. Be aware of the Fire Danger Rating in your area during summer months and don’t go into high risk areas on Extreme or Code Red days. If you get caught in a grassfire, move to somewhere with minimal vegetation, such as a ploughed or well grazed paddock.
You are looking for a magnetic Bison tube cache. When replacing the log, roll it up and place it in cap first then slide case over.
NOTE: Log is waterproof paper. Don't worry if it is wet, just wipe the water off and sign it with a ball-point pen.