PORT HEADLAND CYCLONE
30 PER CENT. OF PEOPLE HOMELESS PHENOMENAL FALLS OF RAIN U PA— Bv Electric Telegraph—Copyright! (Received 16th January, 12.10 p.m.) PERTH, This Day. The damage at Port Hedland caused by the cyclone on 11th January is estimated at between £75,000 and £loo,ooo* most of which was caused by the sea. About 30 per cent, of the people are homeless. Buildings that were blown or washed down include a picture theatre and store. Torrential rain continues at Kalgoorlie and Boulder. The damage is now estimated at £150,000. Phenomenal falls of seven inches of rain in 24 hours were recorded r some areas.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXII, 16 January 1939, Page 6
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104PORT HEADLAND CYCLONE Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXII, 16 January 1939, Page 6
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