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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 11, 1927
Page
7
Cairns endured a violent cyclone with 68 mph gusts causing extensive destruction across the city and suburbs. Barometer readings showed a dramatic drop to 28.67 as moisture and wind battered homes, utilities failed, and casualties were feared amid widespread property damage.
The report details a developing storm named Willie Cyclone near Cairne. By noon the barometer fell to 29.44 inches and continued dropping as winds intensified, reaching high force and shifting to a northeast direction.
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