TERRIFIC CYCLONE
TOWNS IN GREAT DANGER BUILDINGS DAMAGED SHIPPING BUFFETED (United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright) (Received Feb. 19. 3.15 p.m.) BRISBANE, Feb. 19 A cyclone of terrific force struck the coast of North Queensland. All communication with several towns has been cut off. Fears are held for the safety of some small towns. Extensive damage was done to Townsville, which is facing the worst floods in its history. Raging seas smashed in the walls of houses and damaged other buildings. Shipping was severely buffeted.
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Waikato Times, Volume 126, Issue 21042, 19 February 1940, Page 8
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84TERRIFIC CYCLONE Waikato Times, Volume 126, Issue 21042, 19 February 1940, Page 8
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