Queensland Floods.
Among the phenomenal rainfalls recently was one of 35 inches in 24 hours, recorded at the Blnckall Ranges, about 025 miles north west of Brisbane. This is believed to be the world's record.
Heavy rain is falling at Toowoomba, and at most of the Darling Downs stations great floods are expected.
Tremendous floods are anticipated in Bundaberg, 272 miles north of Brisbane, and trains are in readiness to convey the inhabitants from North Bundaberg.
Telegraphic communication with Brisbane is again interrupted.
The Barwon and Namoi rivers are in heavy flood, and the Clarence is rising with alarming rapidity. Wide stretches of agricultural land are inundated, and many farmers are ruined. A. portion of Lismore is under water. ' ■
All the northern rivers are in a high state df flood.
Communication with Grafton and Lismore is suspended.
When last heard from, the water was rushing through the principal thoroughfares of the former, while the whole of Lismore was flooded to the extent of several feet.
Latest intelligence from Queensland, via Bourke, reports that Toowoomba is in a fearful condition, and that the floods have surpassed the last one.
The Brisbane people are abandoning their residences and seeking high ground.
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Manawatu Herald, 21 February 1893, Page 2
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199Queensland Floods. Manawatu Herald, 21 February 1893, Page 2
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