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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 15, 1927
Page
8
Reports received last night confirm thirteen lives lost at Beamerside on the Herbert River due to cyclone and floodwaters. bodies recovered and exposure deaths recorded. a Cardwell woman swept from her camp died. Warrabah Mission launch blown ashore with occupants safe.
Reports detail severe flooding and wind damage across Cairns Ravenshoe Herbertton and Cardwell districts with deaths missing persons and railway and road disruptions. Residents scramble relief parcels while authorities warn of continuing heavy rainfall and rising rivers.
The Wilia cyclone struck Innisfail on Wednesday night bringing heavy rain and fierce winds. By Thursday morning streets were littered with debris and floods rose on the Johnstone River. The Flat area faced threats as residents were urged to evacuate to the Town Hall shelter. Police and local officials organized safety measures and moorings for vessels along the river.
Babinda reports heavy rain from a cyclone on February 14 causing high floods in creeks and widespread washouts between Babinda and Deception Bay area and at Waugh's Pocket on the Innisfail side. Rain totals reach 14.40 inches by Sunday, 16.4 inches by Monday morning, train service limited, and several roads and a two storey edifice blown down at Ravenshoe.
Mr. Ben Kelly reports the cyclone caused widespread damage to fruit and banana trees at an area near Flying Bush. Buildings withstood the storm but winds snapped large trees and toppled many, with several banana trees left damaged by the tempest.
Heavy flooding in Innisfail area with 31 inches of rain in two days. Kanyan creek overflowed, river five miles wide, and Tully bridge submerged. Shellfisher Sunshine crew wrecked near Dunk Island. only two whites aboard. Storm damaged Captain McLeod and Harry's residences at Flying Fish Point. trees and houses hit. Police and trackers aided marooned residents. trains halted between Innisfail and Tully. Rainfall totals reach over 50 inches in seven days. cyclone plus debris widespread but no loss of life reported near Mourilyan Harbor.
Residents maintain a censorell vigil along the Johnatnne River with rising waters after the cyclone. Local authorities monitor levels and urge caution as screenings and evacuations are prepared if conditions worsen.
Floodwaters lash both Johnstone River branches as Constable Mackay rescues police horses from a threatened paddock. Communications with Cairns and Innisfail areas are restored slowly, while roads to Goondi Hill remain flooded. Bridges, slips, and telephone lines suffer damage. residents seek safety in the Shire Hall.
The cyclone wrecked Cairns Baths causing chaos for the Cairns Amateur Swimming Club. Members rushed to secure property and shelter caretaker Mrs Whitcher, while Treasurer and Secretary stayed to protect club assets. Doors caved in and tarpaulins failed as rain and wind battered the building. a barricade was erected and a few members sought refuge at a hotel as the storm unleashed its full fury.
Melbourne reports deadly bush fires racing through Victoria from Ming's Lakes to Croydon destroying property and stock. A dairy manager and two children perish while a sheep buyer dies in a vehicle crash amid fire danger. Hobart area fires hamper orchards fencing and grasslands with shifting winds and rising seas complicating relief efforts.
Acting District Postal Inspector Mr Trembath says Mareeba re seats all Tableland telegraph business after staff shortages. A Cairns operator relieved the night crew and locals Messrs Chevier and Tinney are praised for prompt telegram handling amid railway traffic slackness and rail line disruptions.
Mareeba officials secured eight temporary telegraph lines and a wireless link to Cairns to restore communications. A severe rainstorm caused a street accident when a car hit a boy. the boy was knocked down, carried 120 yards, and walked away unhurt, with witnesses noting the weather hindered visibility.
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