On March 12, 1934, a powerful cyclone crossed the coast of Far North Queensland at Cape Tribulation.
A pearling fleet was decimated by the system, resulting in the loss of 75 lives.
The Lacepede Islands near Broome were struck sinking 21 pearling luggers with 141 lives lost.
[2] Nine people died on 11 January 1939 with the loss of the Nicol Bay, on a holiday cruise to the Ashburton River.
Some properties in Roebourne, Western Australia sustained damage.