THE WEATHER

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 729, 31 July 1929, Page 2

THE WEATHER

TODAY'S OBSERVATIONS. Meteorological observations taken at the Albert Park Observatory at 9 a.m. today by the Government Observer: — Barometer at 9 a.m. today, 29.704 in. Barometer at 9 a.m. yesterday, 29.615 in. Air temperature at 9 a.m. today. 52deg. Air temperature at 9 a.m. yesterday, 53d eg*. Temperature in shade yesterday: Mi 1 - mum 57deg, minimum 40deg, maximuiii temperature in sun, 114 deg. Bright sunshine yesterday, Shr 40min. Minimum temperature on grass, 36deg. Direction and force of wind at 9 a.m.', WSW 2 (liglit breeze). Velocity wind previous 24 hours, 52 •ailes. Weather conditions at 9 a.m., showery! Humidity at 9 a.m.. S2 per cent. Rainfall previous 24 hours, .09in. Rainfall to date this month, 5.92 in. | Average for July. 4.91 in. Days with rain this month, 24. ** 1 NORTH ISLAND CONDITIONS Observations taken at 9 a.m. Station Wind Weather Bar. Ther. C. Maria V.D., SW 6, BC .. 29.87 56 Russell, SW 4, BC 29.76 50 Hokianga Heads, S 5, CP . . 29. SO 52 Kaipara Sig. Stn., S 3, BC 29 76 50 Manukau Heads, SW 2, O .. 29.70 55 Auckland, SW 4, BC 29.70 50 Tiritiri, SW 1, BC 44 Kawhia, NE 3. B 40 Tauranga, SW 1, BC .. 29.63 40 Opotiki, Calm, O 29.60 47 Thames, NW 1.0- 29.6 S 50 East Cape, SW 4, BC .. . . 29.65 49 Gisborne, SW 2, O 29.66 45 Cape Egroont, Calm. F .. .. 29.61 44 Wellington, Calm, B .... 29.70 42 Weather Indicated by: B, blue sky, be the atmosphere clear or heavy; C, clouds, passing clouds; D,. drizzling' rain ; F, foggy; G. gloomy, dark weather; IT, hail; L, lightning; M, misty; O, overcast, the whole sky covered with thick clouds; P, passing showers; Q, squally; R, rain, continued rain: S, snow; T, thunder; U, ugly threatening appearance; Z, hazy. Wind force indicated by figures.

KALINGO DUE TOMORROW.— The Northern Steamship Company advises that the Lamb steamer Kalingo is due in port early tomorrow' morning from Napier to commence loading for Australia. She has been alloted a berth at Central Wharf. From Auckland the Kalingo is proceeding to Kaipara and other New Zealand ports to complete filling up. PHOSPHATES FROM SEYCHELLES. —A. S. Paterson and Company, Limited, have received advice that the tramp steamer Prunus is en route from Mahe. Seychelles Islands, to Bluff and Auckland. She has a full cargo of 8,000 tons of phosphates, of which 5,000 will be unloaded at Bluff and 3,000 at Auckland The vessel visited Auckland in Mav. 1928. WITHIN WIRELESS RANGE— The following vessels are expected to be within range of the undermentioned wireless stations tonight:— Auckland. —Aorangi, Canadian Victor, Dunrobin, Hauraki, Hertford, Ilingo. Maui Pomare, Pipiriki, Plume, Ruahine, Tofua. Wellington.—Maori, Wahine, Tamahine, Ngaio, Makura, Surrey, Poolta, Hun;nui, Tutanekai, Kia Ora, King G'uffyd, Port Alma, Kairanga,«Otokia, Kaiwarra. Kaituna. Kartigi. Falsterbo, Maunganui, Port Dunedin, Waikouaiti. Awarua.—Canadian Conqueror, Port Gisborne, Kaiapoi, Tahiti, City of Salisbury', Ivekerangu, Cumberland, Karetu. PORT OF ONEHUNGA—ARRIVALS TODAY ARAPAWA (7.0 a.m.), 291 tons. Pert, from Wanganui. NGAPUHI (7.30 a.m.), 703 tons, Bark, from New Plymouth. Hokianga is to be dispatched for Hokianga at 3 p.m. today. Ngapuhi arrived from New Plymouth this morning and is sailing on the return trip at 3 o’clock tomorrow morning. Hauturu, arriving from Raglan. Kawnta and Waikato Heads at 6 a.m. tomorrow, is scheduled to leave for Hokianga at o p.m. that day. Arapawa arrived back from Wanganui and Opunake this morning. She is to leave for the same ports on Friday.