SATURDAY'S RAINFALL
A WELCOME SOAKING. The fine downfall of worm, gentle ram which occurred _on Saturday . and early yesterday morning will be greatly appreciated throughout the district. The conditions during the past month have been exceedingly dry, and the ground had become powdery dry to the detriment of gardens and orchards. The rain which fell was just the kihr that would be beneficial. The news that the rainfall extended to the Wairarapa distriot, which has been experienc. ing drought conditions, is very welcome. (By TWeirMh.—-Smclol Oommxmda&t.l Masterton, January 10. Nearly an inch of rain has faller sinoe Saturday. Although this is no( sufficient to relieve the anxiety ot th( farmers it will do an immense amounl of good to the rape crops , and pastures It ■is much colder to-day. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.), Timaru, January 10. Good heavy rain fell yesterday, last ing into the night, and will be of grea beyefit to the country.
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Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2355, 11 January 1915, Page 6
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154SATURDAY'S RAINFALL Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2355, 11 January 1915, Page 6
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