REMEMBERING THE CYCLONE ALTHEA EVENT CHRISTMAS EVE 1971

Hotel Magnetic Picnic Bay photo Arch Frayley Collection

On Christmas eve 1971 severe tropical cyclone Althea crossed the coast near Magnetic Island causing massive destruction acrossthe island and Townsville. Here are a few photos of the damaged hotel, homes, Picnic Bay and also Horseshoe Bay.

Picnic Bay - photo Arch Frayley collection

Pacific Drive Horseshoe Bay - photo TCC