TORNADO IN THE SOLOMONS
TWO HUNDRED LIVES LOST. ' By Telegraph.—Frees Association.—Copyright. (Received May 22,. 12.45 a.m.) . •;:,.""' Sydney, May 21. ;•;' ■Advices have been, received here of a great tornado, on April 30, at Solomon Islands, causing widespread damage. Oleai was devastated.- , .. . ' The death roll is estimated at 200, and is expected to be increased when details come' in from the outlying islands. ■ i A cutter has arrived at New Britain seeking assistance,' and the German Government are sending' a despatch vessel. Details are meagre.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIV, Issue 13494, 22 May 1907, Page 7
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