STORMY EASTER
GALES IN VICTORIA MUCH DAMAGE CAUSED SHOWERS OF RED, RAIN SMALL BOATS ASHORE By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright (Received April 17, 11J30 p.m.) MELBOURNE, April 17 Although the Easter holiday weather in Melbourne started well, a change developed on Saturday, bringing winds of gale force which swept all parts of the State. They caused much damage. A north-west wind coming over the drought-stricken northern areas, brought vast clouds of dust, causing showers of red rain. Campers had an unenviable time. Many tents were blown down causing holiday makers to pack up and return to the city. Many yachts and fishing boats were blown ashore. Little rain has fallen as yet, but heavy falls are expected. RAIN AT ADELAIDE DAMAGE BY FLOODING ADELAIDE. April 19 Severe rain, lightning, and a hailstorm struck Adelaide last evening and lasted about 15 minutes, during which time, it is estimated, 60 poiats of rain fell. It caused considerable damage, interrupting the power supply and rendering some roads impassable until the flood waters subsided.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23015, 18 April 1938, Page 9
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