Steamer Gothenberg wrecked off Cape Upstart (near Ayr) in TC 102 lives lost. On the 23rd NE gales and 8 inches (203mm) at Rockhampton. Gales and heavy rain at Maryborough. Winds at Maryborough were stronger on the 24 th with flood rains. Flood there reached it highest point on the 28 th at 28 feet (8.5m) above normal low water. At Pialba on 25th wind shifted from NE to SE and increased to a heavy gale with continuous rain. Heavy erosion on the beach. On the 26th gales shifted to NE. On the 1st March R.M.S. Brisbane experienced a very heavy gale on the voyage from Sydney. Both saloon and second class cabins were flooded, the deck planks were damage and several horses and sheep drowned.

Rockhampton Regional Council in partnership with the Queensland a…