WELCOME RAIN
NORTH CANTERBURY BENEFITS Bv Telegraph—Press Association CHRISTCHURCH. November 22. Steady rain fell in Cahtetbhty all day and became heavier this evening. It was greatly needed by city gardeners. In some large market gardens the plantlhg of tomatoes outside has been later than for 20 years, the severe winter, late frosts and the long dry spell having all contributed to delay crops in Canterbury. The wheat districts also benefited considerably, and in some areas the rain is said to have saved the wheat from a position which a week or so ago. appeared hopeless. In North Canterbury oats crops have failed and are beyond reviving in a few districts, and it is feared that a bad winter next year will tell heavily on stock.
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Timaru Herald, Volume CXLVII, Issue 21509, 23 November 1939, Page 6
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125WELCOME RAIN Timaru Herald, Volume CXLVII, Issue 21509, 23 November 1939, Page 6
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