H.—36.
1902. NEW ZEALAND.
ANNUAL RAINFALL FROM 1865 TO 1901.
Return to an Order of the House of Representatives dated the 13th August, 1902. Ordered, "That there be laid before this House a return (in continuation of H.-36, 1898) showing the annual rainfall from 1865 to 1901 inclusive."—(Mr. Massey.)
H.—36.
Return of Rainfall (in Inches) for each Year from 1864 to 1901 inclusive, together with Diagrams for the Four Principal Stations.
* Ten months only. Average annual rainfall for New Zealand for the above period (thirty-eight years) from records at Auckland, Wellington, Canterbury, and Dunedin .. .. 38-743 inches. Average annual rainfall for New Zealand from all observations .. .. 53665 „ Meteorological Office, Colonial Museum, JAMES HECTOB, Wellington, 30th July, 1902. Director. Approximate Cost of Paper: Preparation (not given); printing (not including diagram,l,37s copies , , £1 18s.
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ANNUAL RAINFALL FROM 1865 TO 1901., Appendix to the Journals of the House of Representatives, 1902 Session I, H-36
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652ANNUAL RAINFALL FROM 1865 TO 1901. Appendix to the Journals of the House of Representatives, 1902 Session I, H-36
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