IN OTHER CENTRES.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1062, 27 February 1911, Page 6

IN OTHER CENTRES.

WELCOME' RAIN FOR FARMERS; (Br Telceraoh.-Sgeclnl. CorrcaDomlcnU- . Wanijanui, February 25. Though rain was badly needed here it was unfortuiiato that tho breaking up of tho drought, should bo coincident with the New Zealand championship regatta. Ilenvy rain fell all last night" and this morning, and though at noon there were signs of the weather clearing, they were but transient, and in ij.e nfternoori it rained harder than ever. (By . Telegraph—rrcss Association.l Masterton, February 25. Welcome rains commenced to fall hero last night, and havo continued ever since. Tho pastures in the district are receiving much-needed stimulus, and farmers generally arc delighted. ■ ' ' ■ Fcildinn, February 25. Rain commenced to fall at 8 o'clock last night and still continues. Tho troubles of tho dairymen and stoekinen are nowover, and there is every prospect of a good growth of feed for winter. -Tiro rain could not havo been ordered better. Eltham, February 25. Stcadv rain fell throughout tho night. M will linvc a beneficial effect on tho pastures and milk supply, after the lengthy dry spell. .•••■• Auckland, February 25. Rain fell steadily throughout tho night. Tho weather is still dull, and threatening. Great relief is felt after tho prolonged spell of dry weather. Later. The rain which commenced on Friday night and continued on Saturday morning has now ceased, and th«,re are pro'sports of find .weather, .*■ ,

Hamilton, February 25. The drought in the Waikato broko last night, heavy rain falling. This morning it is overcast, and light showers are falling, which will do the parched country much good. The rain will greatly help tho dairying industry, .which has been suffering to a great extent.