THE WEATHER.
SOUTHERLY GALE AND HEAVY SEAS. FERRY STEAMER UNABLE TO SAIL. [Per Press Association.] WELLINGTON, Last Night.
Two storm areas are in evidence, one centred in the vicinity of the Chatham Islands and another from 800 to 1000 miles north-westward of New Zealand on the Tasman Sea. Present indications are for south-easterly winds, strong to gale, cold and stormy weather, with rain probable generally, and snow on the higher levels. A rising barometer is due everywhere.
The southerly galP that has been blowing for two days at Wellington yesterday increased, raising a very heavy sea. The thunder of waves, as they broke on the shore, was heard for many miles. All shipping is held up and even the ferry steamer was unable to sail. Such an occurrence cannot be remembered by the oldest salt on the waterfront.
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Manawatu Times, Volume XLVII, Issue 2728, 22 August 1923, Page 5
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138THE WEATHER. Manawatu Times, Volume XLVII, Issue 2728, 22 August 1923, Page 5
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