HOT WINDS
THEN HAILSTORMS,
(Australian Press Association)
(Received this day at l') a.m.) BRISBANE, Nov. 26. Scorching winds and temperatures reaching to 118 degrees at Stonehurst on Thompson river and at 117 at AY inton, wore experienced in many parts of Queensland during the weekend. Birds dropped dead in many places. This was followed yesterday by hailstorms and hurricanes on the north coast, Namboard and Palmwood districts suffering most. Citrous crops were ruined and potatoes damaged. Trees wore uprooted and many were struck by lightning. Houses were badly knocked about.
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Hokitika Guardian, 26 November 1929, Page 6
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90HOT WINDS Hokitika Guardian, 26 November 1929, Page 6
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