FALL IN THE PROVINCE.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXV, Issue 19888, 6 March 1928, Page 8

FALL IN THE PROVINCE.

FARM LANDS REFRESHED. RAIN OVER WIDE AREA. Further rain has fallen throughout the province and much benefit to pastures has resulted. The following reports were received from correspondents of the Herald last evening:— Hamilton.—Light, warm rain has fallen steadily in the Waikato district since Sunday evening and is doing incalculable benefit to the pastures and root crops. Waihi.—The dry spell has been completely broken in the Waihi and adjacent farming districts. Welcome rain, which started on Sunday night, is still falling 011 Monday evening. There is now no likelihood of the rationing of the town's water supply, which was in prospect a few days ago. The fall will ensure to dairy farmers a good growth of grass for the autumn. Pukekohe. —Warm rain fell steadily for some hours on Monday, the fall being considerable. It promises to be of much value in maintaining the good growth in pasture, crop and garden started by the rain of a week ago. Whangarei.—Beginning on Sunday evening, heavy rains fell throughout the North and continued without intermission on Monday. Te Puke.—Steady rain fell throughout Monday afternoon and indications point to its continuing. Dargaville. —Rain bsgan to fall shortly after dark on Sunday evening and continued all night. It was still raining fairly steadily on Monday evening. This is the first full 24 hours of rain that has been experienced for three or four months and it has assured plenty of autumn feed. Tauranga.—Steady rain fell for some time in the early hours of Monday morning. There was heavy rain in the afternoon. The pastures will benefit, but more sunshine and moisture are needed to produce an appreciable growth of feed. Tokaanu.—Rain commenced at mid-day on Monday with an appearance of con.tinaing.