ISLAND DISASTER.
CYCLONE IN NEW CALEDONIA. THREE TIDAL WAVES IN SUCCESSION. GREAT DEVASTATION AND PLANTATIONS DESTROYED. FRENCH WARSHIP TO THE RESCUE. United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Capyright. Received April 19. 9.45 p.m. SYDNEY, April 19. The steamer from Noumea brings news of a disastrous cyclone which swept over New Caledonia at the end of last month, and wrought great devastation in tho Loyalty Group. At the IsJand of Mare three tidal waves in succession swept far up over the°laud, destroying trees and plantations, and every traders' house excepting one
The huts ot the natives were blown bodily away, and hundreds of natives had to take refuge in caves. All their plantations were destroyed, and they were left almost without food. Other islands in the group also suffered. A ketch arrived at Noumea from Mare'on the 7th insfc. with tidings of the disaster. It was then proposed to dispatch a French warship from Noumea with food and clothing for the unfortunate islanders. The ketch Arthur left Noumea for Mare on March 28th. and is still missing.
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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10023, 20 April 1910, Page 5
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175ISLAND DISASTER. Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10023, 20 April 1910, Page 5
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