Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Tuesday 8 March 1927, page 11


MADAGASCAR CYCLONE.

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500 Lives Lost.

Great Destruction of Property.

CAPE TOWN. March 7.

The Port Louis correspondent of the "Cape Argus" reports that appalling de-struction has been caused by a cyclone on the east coast of Madagascar, It is esti-mated that 500 lives have been lost.

A steamer, schooner, and all the small craft in the harbour were sunk, and the wireless station, pier, Customs sheds, and the offices of the Messageries Maritimes Co. were destroyed.