ELSEWHERE IN PROVINCE

Northern Advocate, 9 January 1936, Page 6

ELSEWHERE IN PROVINCE

AUCKLAND. A heavy north-east wind, accompanied by rain, made conditions unpleasant in Auckland last night. There was a heavy sea running in the harbour, and several craft were driven ashore. Otherwise the damage was light. Olily one tent was brought down out of 60 at Western Springs. The telephone service, was interrupted in some cases. THE WAIKATO.

Heavy.rain which fell in the Waikato last night proved a mixed blessing to farmers. While pastures were refreshed and summer growth assisted, haymaking operations were interfered with on many farms. Strong winds yesterday, before the rain started, caused considerable damage to orchards and flower gardens. The fall recorded in Hamilton for the 24 hours ended at 9 a.m. today was slightly over two inches. The rain stopped early this morning and the day is fine but cloudy. ) WAIHI. For the 24 hours ended at 8 o’clock this morning 4.55 in of rain were recorded, and for the previous 24 hours the fall was 1.55 in, a total of 6.1 for 48 hours. A nor’-easterly gale set in yesterday morning, WHAKATANE. A violent storm, which did much damage to orchards and gardens, raged over Whakatane yesterday. In the evening the wind abated, and raiq then began to fall heavily. It con-* tinned all night. Small craft on the harbour required careful watching. DARGAVILLE. Over an inch of rain has fallen lo.cally in the last two days, the gauge recording .llin for the 24 hours ended 9 a.m. today. Despite interference with haymaking, the farming community welcomed the downpour, which will have a beneficial effect on crops and pastures. WELLINGTON,

Heavy rain fell last night, and was /' welcomed in the city and country districts. OPOTIKI. Numerous crops of hay lying in paddocks have been ruined by the long spell of wet weather in Opotiki and surrounding districts. A heavy nor’-easterly gale, which sprang up yesterday, still continues, making matters worse. Maize crops have been badly knocked about, while fruit trees are losing much of their fruit. Gardens are also suffering considerable damage. The gale is accompanied by scattered showers, bringing the present fall for the month, to date, to 3.33 in. Tourists and camperis are having a rough time, the majority breaking camp and moving on to other districts.