ASHBURTON.
The most erratic weather was experienced at Ashburton during tho last few days. During Wednesday sight six degrees of frost were recorded. This was followed by a thick f ogj which cleared during Thursday, forenoon, and tho sun shone brightly. After midday, however, a howling north-wester sprang Up and blew throughout the afternoon, dying away towards evening. Shortly before seven a bitterly cold wind came up from the south-west, followed by rain, sleet, and snow. This cleared towards morning, and a heavy frost was recorded. Bitterly cold weather prevailed to-day. jThree inches of snow fell at Mt. Somers. The train from thero came through snow as far down as Westerfield, three inches lying at Springburn, and as far down as Valetta. This weather, which is bitterly cold, must have a prejudicial effect on lambing and the aged ewes.
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Press, Volume LXVII, Issue 14162, 30 September 1911, Page 4
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