THE STORM IN MELBOURNE

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 113, 5 February 1918, Page 5

THE STORM IN MELBOURNE

SHORT BUT IMMENSELY DESTRUCTIVE. Melbourne, February L It is estimated that the damage done by the storm exceeds £100,000. The storm was of tremendous force, but lasted only a few minutes. _ The damage is chiefly confined to Brighton, where there was wholesale wreckage. In the city and other suburbs the I damage is light. Several people wero injured by falling debris—Press Assn. TERRIFIC WEATHER AT SEA. ANXIETY ABOUT OVERDUE STEAMER. (Rec. February 4, 9.15 p.m.) Sydney, February 4. The tempest which wrecked Brighton is now developing on the South Coast, and is expected in Sydney to-night. Shipping report terrific weather. Fears are entertained as to the fato of the Bteamer Marjorie, which, with a crew of fifteen, left Adelaide in company with the Glaucus on January 26. The Glaucus arrived at Newcastlo on Friday, but nothing has been heard of tho Marjorie.—Press As6n. MORE FLOODS IN QUEENSLAND. Brisbane, February, 4. A message from Proserpine ''states that a. record flood and cyclone have been experienced there, causing enormous damage, but no casualties. Tho Fiteroy is now falling.—Prass Assn. LOCAL RELIEF FUND OPENED. His Worship the Mayor (Mr. J. P. Luke) has received the following cablegram from the Mayor of Brisbane:— "Disastrous floods Central and Northern districts Queensland. Relief fund opened. Will you kindly donations? Please communicate other cities. (Signed) Hetherington, Mayor." Mr. Luke has opened a list in Wellington and has beaded the list with a donation of £5. He will bo pleased to receivo donations.