WELCOME RAINFALL
THE PUKEKOHE DISTRICT [l'ltO.M OUll OWN COH It MS PON DKNT] PUKEKOHE, Thursday Rain sol. in about 10 o'clock last night and continued until about 7 a.m. It was very welcome as the dry spell was beginning to retard growth.* However, it was not heavy enough to give the ground a good soaking and a further fall within a day or two is desired, although meanwhile pastures and crops have received a stimulus.
RELIEF FOB WHEAT CROP CANTERBURY EXPERIENCE [BY :TKLKGKAPH —IMU'SS ASSOCIATION] CHH rSTCHURCH, Thursday Steady rain fell in Canterbury all day yesterday, and became heavier last evening. It was greatly needed by city gardeners. In some large market gardens the planting of tomatoes outside has been later than for 20 years, the severe winter, late frosts and long, dry spoil all contributing to delay. Crops in the Canterbury wheat districts have also benefited considerably, and in some areas the rain is said to have saved tho wheat from a position which a week or so ago appeared to be hopeless. In North Canterbury, however, the oat crops have failed and are beyond reviving in a few districts. It is feared that a bad winter next year will tell heavily on stock.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVI, Issue 23512, 24 November 1939, Page 9
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205WELCOME RAINFALL New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVI, Issue 23512, 24 November 1939, Page 9
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