Cyclone developed off Sunshine Coast and moved out to New Caledonia. Maximum average winds 44 knots at Double Island Point. Ship reported S?ly winds averaging 60 knots east of Fraser Island as cyclone intensified while moving seawards. Heavy to flood falls Mary R. Catchment and in Moreton. Maximum 24 hr registration 242 mm at Tewantin.

This event is classified as an East Coast Low.

More about East Coast Lows
Harden Up
Bureau of Meteorology website
The Centre for Australian Weather and Climate Research report