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METEOROLOGICAL

TIDES AT GLSBOKNE WHARF

POLICE PIPE BAND. One of the best dressed and best drilled bands in the Dominion was seen by citizens when the Auckland. Police Highland Pipe Band made its first public appearance yesterday in a march through the city. Inaugurated in November, 1945, only four members had experience as pipers. Others had to be taught. Uniforms were obtained from Glasgow, bonnets from London and a leopard skin for the bass drummer from India. The uniforms and drums cost £2OOO. The pipers provided their own bagpipes.

High Water Low Water a.m. p.m. a.m. p.m August 30 .. .. 1.49 2.08 7.55 8.30 August 31 .. .. 2.35 3.00 8.45 9.21 SUNRISE AND SUNSET Rises Sets August 30 6.45 a.m. 5.58 p.m. August 31 0.43 a.m. IMIASES OK THE MOON New Moon .. August 6, 4.13 p.m. First Quarter .. August 12, Full Mooli .. August 20. 5.32 a.m. Last Quarter ., August 25, 6.46 a.m. TEMPERATURES BAROMETER READ1NUS At 6 a.m. yesterday At G p.m, yesterday .. .. RAINFALL AT AERODROME .. 0.03111. Total for month to date .. .. 3.10m. Average for August c70 years) .. 4.17in. GISBORNE SUNSHINE Total for mouth to date .. .. .. I50.7nr». Total for week-end .. • • • • .. 9.7hrs.

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Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 22729, 30 August 1948, Page 7

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METEOROLOGICAL Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 22729, 30 August 1948, Page 7

METEOROLOGICAL Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 22729, 30 August 1948, Page 7