SUNNY WEATHER

Otago Daily Times, Issue 26350, 3 January 1947, Page 4

SUNNY WEATHER

FINE HOLIDAY IN DUNEDIN CROWDS OUT OF DOORS Pleasant sunshine and mild temperatures yesterday attracted many residents and holiday-makers in Dunedin into the open air. A 6 a result, the beaches and other attractions in the city’s environs presented a summer picture which was not seen during the Christmas period and the last' few days of the old year. The sun shone for 10 hours, and it was not until late in the afternoon that' a cool north-east breeze arose and the sky became overcast. The beaches at St. Clair and St. Kilda were popular, and many people set out bright and early to make a day of it. Children spent a happy day on the sands and enjoyed the roundabouts and pony rides. The Botanic Gardens, which are always a favourite spot on a fine day, yesterday attracted a good crowd. The City Corporation’s observation tours were well patronised and 15 buses were utilised to give sightseers a glimpse of the scenic beauties of the city's outskirts. One of the most popular trips was that around the Peninsula, and besides those making the bus tour there was a steady stream of private cars. The monument on Signal Hill was a vantage point for many visitors to enjoy a magnificent view of the city and the harbour.

A feature of the present holiday period has been the great number of people continuously on the move, and motor camps have given shelter for many who have stayed for a day or so and then passed on. Few accidents of a serious nature have-so far been reported. The secretary of the Automobile Association. Otago, Mr P. F. Harre, expressed the opinion last night that it would not be until about January 10 that the peak of traffic on the main roads would be reached. About that time most holiday-makers would be returning to their homes. This would apply also to rail traffic.

Many left Dunedin yesterday by road and rail for the Oamaru races, and some extra carriages were attached to the,8.45 a.m. express. Racegoers returned to Dunedin by a train which arrived at 8.59 p.m.