Not far from Tully, North Queensland , which claims to be the wettest place in Australia, this is the impassable Davidson's Creek crossing which received nearly a metre of rain in 96hours , more than 800mm in three and half days and still raining . Photograph and details supplied to this blog by contact who is into Irish genealogical research and sandbagging .
Meanwhile, on Magnetic Island , where beaches have taken a battering without the mainland media noticing , the wild, wet weather caused sick bags to be broken out on trips as ferries ploughed into the waves and strong winds on trips from the mainland , rocking and rolling , spray thrown up at the bow and stern .
During the windy week the North's only S(h)ipping Reporter noticed the island passenger ferry loading ramp underwent alterations to provide a much needed wider access to and egress from the top deck of vessels .
During the windy week the North's only S(h)ipping Reporter noticed the island passenger ferry loading ramp underwent alterations to provide a much needed wider access to and egress from the top deck of vessels .
Several streams are running on the island in out of the way places, this one forming a small waterfall off the West Point road .
