THE QUEENSLAND CYCLONE.
DAMAGE TO COASTAL TOWN'S. Australian-N.Z. Cable Association. Brisbane, Jan. 24 i cfinite newß from Mackay is anxiously awaited. It is now certain that the I own received the full force of the cyclone. The lighthouse at Flat Top was demolished. Practically all trains arc -topped owing to washaways. the full force of the cyclone was felt 1 ' Roekhampton, wher<# great damage was done and the town is completely isolated, the flood waters being inches ai'ove the record, and still rising. A woman, two children and three men have been drowned. The disturbance is now travelling: west »nd it is feared Clermont will- again be 'looded. 4.11 coastal shipping is rhelterinj>
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Taranaki Daily News, 25 January 1918, Page 3
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113THE QUEENSLAND CYCLONE. Taranaki Daily News, 25 January 1918, Page 3
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