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Return No. 1, showing Results of Storm Warnings received at Westport during the month of October, 1879.

S. A. Leech, Harbourmaster.

Return No. 1, showing Results of Storm-Warnings received at Mongonui during the month of March, 1880

S. Indek, Telegraphist.

Return No. 1, showing result of Storm-Warnings received at Coromandel during the Month of March, 1880.

Geo. Raynoe, Telegraphist.

Besult. Date and Hour Received. Indicated Weather. Direction of Wind. Force of Wind. Bemarks. 1st, 3.37 p.m. Bad weather probable any direction between N.W. and W. and S. ; glass further fall; sea very heavy outside, and likely increase on bar. Good 5 Barometer Good. Strongest force 5, from S.W. ; wind S. and S.W. all time. Considerable fall of snow on hills on 1st and 2nd. 2nd. Good 7 to 8 Strongest force noticed about 8 from S.W.; wind generally S.W., but backed for some time to weat force 8 ; 7 to 8 during that time barometer fell one-tenth ; squally, showery, with thunder and lightning. Bad weather probable any direction between N. and VV. and S.W. ; glass fall again within 24 hours, and backing. 3rd. Bad weather probable ; heavy gale direction as wired yesterday ; sea very heavy outside, and increase on bar ; glass fall very soon. Good 7 to 8 Strongest force as above, which applies generally to this forecast: bar rough, but fell to smooth on 4th, and continued smooth until 11th ; glass rose on 4th.

1st, 5.35 p.m. Glass fall, and strong winds between E. and N.E. E.N.E. 5 Fresh breeze from E.N.E. on 2nd ; glass fell steadily. 4th, 10.26 a.m. Strong winds between S.E. and N. E., and much sea within 12 hours. N.E. 3 Moderate breeze from W.E. ; sea not heavy ; Barometer falling steadily. 9th, 12.16 p.m. Bad weather probable any direction between S.E. and E, and N., glas fall; sea heavy within 12 hours. E.N.E. 2 Barometer good; light winds from E.N.E. ; very heavy rain; barometer fell to 29-55. 15th, 1.10 p.m. Bad weather probable any direction between S.E. and E. andN. ;glass fall; sea heavy within 12 hours ; expect much rain. S.W. to E.S.E. ■y Barometer good ; wind backed slightly to E. of S , but soon veered round to westward ; no sea ; no rain. 20th, 1.15 p.m. N.W. 4 Barometer good ; moderate to fresh aeabreezes. Bad weather probable any direction between S. and E. and iV.E. ; glass further fall.

2nd, 4.20 p.m. Bad weather probable any direction between S.E. and E. and N.; glass fall Indications strong winds between S.E. and E. and N.j and falling glass Bad weather probable any direction between S.E. and E. and N.; glass fall soon Bad weather probable any direction between S.E. andE. and 1ST.; further fall glass, and much rain Bad weather probable any direction between S. and W. and N.W. ; glass further fall, but rising within 22 hours Bad weather probable any direction between S.E. and E. and N.; glass further fall; expect high tides Good 2 Winds E. to N.E.; glass falling gradually. 4th, 1.51 p.m. Good 5 to 6 N.E. winds ; and glass falling fast. 9th, 5.5 p.m. Good 6 to 7 Rain, with strong winds from N.E.; glass fallen 5-10ths. 15th, 3.49 p.m. Fine weather for 48 hours; glass rising slightly. 21st, 5.9 p.m. Good 3 to 4 Winds from N.W.; glass fallen 1-lOth. 25th, 1.57 p.m. Good 2 Light winds from N.; glass slight fall.