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Rh under the impetus of vigorous high-pressure waves from the westward, was moving slowly across the Peninsula (Figs. 97—98). This deepening was maintained, and on the 16th a disturbance was evolved with its centre approximately a little to the north-east of Cairns. It suddenly moved towards the



. 97—98.

coast, between Cooktown and Cardwell, and its worst effects were experienced in the Port Douglas District, which it swept with disastrous results to property and life.

During this hurricane the fine steamer Yongala was lost, with all on board.