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Otago Witness, Issue 3889, 25 September 1928, Page 32

The amount of information on meteorological subjects furnished on request td private individuals and Government departments, states.. the annual report of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, shows a marked increase (remarks an exchange). The director of meteorological services, Dr Kidson, states that the most urgent need of the meteorological service in New Zealand is the establishment of properly equipped stations, on permanent - sites with satisfactory exposure, and the ensuring of continuity of observations. A beginning could then be made of the collection of homogeneous and reliable data such aa are needed in connection with an ever* increasing number of social activities* The accomplishment of this object in a young country where there are few leisured-men and where towns are grow* ing rapidly is a difficult matter which.’ cannot be brought about at once. It will not be possible at all without the in* terest and assistance of local bodies and individuals. f