ATMOSPHERIC PHENOMENON.
A cokkespoxdent writes to a Melbourne paper ; —I have been looking over the papers the last few clays to see if any explanation was offered, as to the ,unusual circumstance of Melbourne and the northern suburbs, and possibly other places, being enveloped in a remarkably fine reddish dust in the early part of this week, during the height of the recent gales. Hoofs were covered and window-sills liberally supplied. On rain falling the water from the spouts resembled chocolate, and the dust gathered from a window-sill was as fine as flour, though rather heavier, and strongly resembled in appearance powdered cinnamon, perfectly free from grit and smell. In short, it had the appearance of well-burnt chocolate soil sifted though fine muslin. But, Sir, my object in writing is to know whence it came, as I am not aware of any soils near Melbourne capable of giving such production. I remember of reading some time back of a similar phenomenon in some part of the Colony—l think in the Western district—but failed to see any explanation offered. Perhaps some of our seienced men may be able to explain where it came from.”
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Patea Mail, Volume VIII, Issue 958, 13 November 1882, Page 3
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193ATMOSPHERIC PHENOMENON. Patea Mail, Volume VIII, Issue 958, 13 November 1882, Page 3
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