This is Macquarie’s third warning to settlers about building their residences on higher ground as a prudent measure to reduce the impact of periodic flooding. Behind the very formal wording of an official order, one can sense his exasperation at their wilful persistence in building close to the rivers, despite the known risks. In setting out the towns he made provision for persons with farms to have an allotment in the town.This time, in recommending the relocation of farms and the precautions against subsequent floods, he implies that unless they follow his advice there will be no compensation from the government in the future.
