Newspaper reports of a severe thunderstorm in the Granite belt of the Darling Downs, with estimates of damage to crops of between $20---$30 million. Towns mentioned include Stanthorpe, with fruit and vegetable losses up to 80% and with a value of up to $20 million. Hail to golf ball size reported at Texas, damaging cars and windows. Orchardists at Severnlea lost crops. Rainfalls up to 60mm and gale force winds were also reported