GARSTON
LONG SPELL OF DRY WEATHER Following a long spell of dry weather from July until Christmas Eve, which old residents say is the worst drought in the history of the district, intermittent rain fell last week. There was also a fairly heavy fall of snow on the high country for this season of the year. All the creeks were above normal and the Mataura river rose considerably and was very discoloured. Pastures that had been burned up are green again and a plentiful supply of autumn feed is assured. The oats and barley crops will be lighter than usual because of the lack of rain to make the plants stool out. The rain will, however, ensure a good sample of grain being obtained. Turnip crops have suffered and many farmers are busy re-sowing. The turnip fly has been very active and has been eating off the young plants as they come through. Grass saved for seed and hay is negligible compared with, past years.
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Southland Times, Issue 23408, 15 January 1938, Page 19
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165GARSTON Southland Times, Issue 23408, 15 January 1938, Page 19
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