FLOODS IN QUEENSLAND

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2966, 3 January 1917, Page 5

FLOODS IN QUEENSLAND

FIFTY-TWO BODIES KECOVEBED, Brisbane, January 2. Reports regarding the flood ealajnit'T, are still scanty. . Fifty todies have teen recovered &t Clerniont. A number of persons are still missing. ' . . ' Fifteen inches of rain fell in one night, and there are indications of more to come..-"V ' ; Flood conditions also prevail >irt the-i Maokay and Longreack districts. I Other reports regarding the flooch ' state that 52 bodies have been, record.! ored, and that 100 persons are still , ; missing.' Many families are marooned In-trees* —Press Association. . CAUCHT IN A TRAP. (Rcc. January 2, 5.50 p.mj Brisbane, January 2. The latest' reports show that _ thai flood occurred on Wednesday night* Clermont is situated on a flat, bounded on one side by a lagoon and on the other by a sandy creek, which encircles the town. 'Die water rose 16 feet over, the bridge crossing the lagoon, pre* venting escape. It appears the resH dents were caught in a trap between the lagoon, and creek.—Press' Assbcia- ■■ tiou. • ■..■'.■' OTHER TOWNSHIPS ISOLATES. 'A SERIOUS SITUATION. (Rec. Jannary/ 2, 9.30 p.tn.^ Brisbane, January 2. There are vast areas of water be* tween Townsville and the westerii , border, and other townships are isolated. The Government is making strenuous efforts to relieve the situation, which is serious owing to food shortage. ' . A rough estimate of the damage at Clermont is £150,000.—Press Acsn. MEAORE REPORTS. BELIEVED OVER 60 VICTIMS. (Rec. January 3, 1 a.m.) Brisbane, January 2. Reports :from Clermont _ are still meagre and conflicting, and it will probably be some before the full story is known owing to railway and telegraphic .traffic being stopped and the country flooded. A message from the postmaster states that it is feared that the. death roll will exo.eed sixty. The victims include- a- number of prominent residents^ The Mayor of Brisbane has organised <. a. relief fmsd.— Press AESooiatjpna