HURRICANE WARNING
(P.A.) Auckland, March 8. A warning that a hurricane, centred 450 miles north-west of Norfolk Island at noon to-day, was moving in the direction of New Zealand, was issued by the Marine Department at Auckland this afternoon. The disturbance, Which is moving in a south-easterly direction at about 20 knots, is losing its strength as it progresses. It is estimated, however, that gale conditions should prevail in the Dominion on Sunday afternoon if the disturbance maintains its present speed and direction. The Marine Department advises masters of vessels in port to be ready to secure extra lines to wharves and to batten dov.n holds.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 90, Issue 57, 9 March 1946, Page 5
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106HURRICANE WARNING Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 90, Issue 57, 9 March 1946, Page 5
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