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Tropical Cyclone Ines
17 - 21 Nov 1973

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Area affected Arafura Sea, north coast, Bonaparte Gulf, Kimberley Region
Central pressure Lowest estimated 970 hPa on the 21st in the vicinity of Troughton Is.
Winds Maximum winds of over 130 km/h reported by Troughton Is. on the 21st.
Rainfall Highest 24hr total 264mm at Murganella. Highest cumulative total reported was 533mm at Murganella over six days.
Seas & storm surge Rough to very rough seas reported along the north coast of N.T. and W.A.
Damage All installations on Troughton Is. completely destroyed. Trees uprooted on Croker Is. Buildings unroofed at Bathurst Is.

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