Cyclone Sigma

Cyclone Sigma was a tropical cyclone that caused severe damage in North Queensland, Australia on 26–27 January 1896 [1][2] and the loss of 23 lives.

Sketches of the damage of Cyclone Sigma on Townsville, 1896

Impact

The cyclone caused massive destruction to Townsville and surrounding areas. The cyclone passed to the north-east of the town, creating high seas and dumping up to 510mm of rain in the area. The Ross River broke its banks, flooding 3 miles of the town's suburbs with up to 2 metres of water. 10 ships were wrecked in the harbour. 17 people died in the flooding and one sailor was also killed.[1][3] Many buildings were destroyed or badly damaged including:

The cyclone then travelled south towards Rockhampton creating heavy rainfall. Overall 23 people died in the cyclone with 3 missing.[3]

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References
  1. "CBoM – History of Townsville Meteorological Office". www.bom.gov.au. Retrieved 18 January 2016.
  2. "Lives lost during cyclone Sigma on Australia Day in 1896". Townsville Bulletin. 30 January 2015. Retrieved 18 January 2016.
  3. "CYCLONE SIGMA 1896-01-26". Harden Up. Green Cross Australia. Retrieved 29 October 2016.
  4. "Townsville School of Arts (entry 600925)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
  5. "Tattersalls Hotel (entry 600916)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
  6. "Townsville Showground (entry 602650)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
  7. "Drystone Wall, Melton Hill, Townsville (entry 600885)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
  8. "St John's Anglican Church Precinct (entry 600880)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
  9. "Grandstand, former totalisator building and main entrance gates, Cluden Racecourse (entry 600924)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 1 August 2014.

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