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.