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Cairns Post in Cairns, Queensland

06 May 1910

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Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 06, 1910

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3

Devastating Fiji Hurricane Records From Letters

Fragmentary wartime style account recounts a Fiji hurricane near Suva. Mrs Deane describes barometer drop and wind strikes on Thursday Waves 24, with homes unroofed and roofs lifting. Residents improvised timber repairs and secured a school building as the storm eased.

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Aftermath of Storm Relief and Loss Recap

A survivor account describes severe damage from wind and rain to verandas and roofs, with families sheltering indoors and neighbours aiding rescue efforts. Losses include at least one house, with repair costs projected around £150, while residents endure cramped conditions and seek comfort in a partially habitable space.

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