No deaths or serious injuries were reported as a direct result of Cyclone Larry.
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The Qld Gov't established a grant assistance scheme to repair damaged heritage buildings.
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In the township of Silkwood, 99% of homes were wind damaged.
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About 12500 sq kms were affected by Tropical Cyclone Larry from, Mareeba in the North to Tully in the south and west to beyond Mt Garnet.
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It appears only a small part of the Great Barrier Reef in the path of Larry was affected.
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Rainforests rely on some disturbances including cyclones to maintain biodiversity.
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Funding for the Larry's Legacy Project was gratefully received from FRRR - Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal -a grant for “Cyclone Larry Affected Communities”
Larry's Legacy
Multimedia DVD
Severe Tropical Cyclone Larry (Category 5) made landfall close to Innisfail, Queensland, Australia with wind gusts reaching 240 km/per hour. The eye of Larry crossed the coast near Innisfail between 6:20am and 7:20am AEST on 20th March 2006, then traveled west over the Tablelands.
The DVD contains 369 photos snapped by members of the affected communities.
Also included is bonus video footage shot during and after the event with commentary.
Price: $15. plus package and postage
$10. to E.H.S. members
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