The rainfall in Morrinsville during April was 3.92 inches on 15 days. The maximum fall was .80 inches on the 9th. In 1916 3.58 inches fell on eight days, and in 1917 4.13 inches on eight days. A peculiar accident befell Maggie Florence of Crookston, Southland, last week. She placed a 101 b tin of honey on the fire to melt. It melted from the bottom and came to a boil, while the top still remained hard, and thus prevented any escape of steam. While she was close by it suddenly exploded, and the boiling contents were thrown over her. She was badly scalded about the face, and so far is quite blind. Her face is also badly disfigured. The force of the explosion may be imagined when it is stated that the boiling honey spread to the ceiling and walls of the room. The sufferer is progressing as well as can be oxpected, and it is hoped her eyesight may not be permanently injured
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Matamata Record, Volume II, Issue 81, 9 May 1918, Page 4
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