THE BROOME HURRICANE.
FORTY LIVES LOST. By Telegraph.—Press Association.—Copyright, • ■ Perth, November 24. j The storm" at Broome was the worst on record. It commenced on Friday, and raged throughout Saturday with great violence. It is estimated that the damage ashore totals £20,000. Besides the damage to buildings, trees, fences, telegraph arid telephone poles were levelled in all directions. About" 70 luggers and other small craft were piled on the beach, many being wrecked beyond repair. Thirty or 40 others sank at their moorings, and grave fears are entertained for 70 or 80 others, which are unaccounted for, though it is hoped that a proportion sought refuge in the creeks along the coast. Rescue parties are out searching. So far as is known 12 lives have been lost, including two whites, Farrell and Street. (Received November 25, 1 a.m.) . Perth, November 24. The rainfall at Broome in four days was llin. The town has been devastated. The death roll is now estimated at 40, all lost at sea, and unless many boats turn up the number will be increased. On Saturday people were fleeing in all directions from falling roofs and buildings.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XLVII, Issue 14536, 25 November 1910, Page 5
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191THE BROOME HURRICANE. New Zealand Herald, Volume XLVII, Issue 14536, 25 November 1910, Page 5
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