A DISASTROUS THUNDERSTORM.
SIX INCHES OF HAIL, (Per Press Association.) ASHBURTON, Nov. 8. „ A heavy thunderstorm passed over the ilisfer'icl;. at 1 o'clock to-day, accompanicd by an extraordinary hail fall, which was six inches deep ill tire streets, and as large as marbles. It lasted about half an hour. The fruit trees in blossom must be destroyed tor the season, and shorn sheep will fare badly. CHRISTCHURCII, Nov. 8. A very severe thunderstorm, accompanied by a cold and boisterous wind and a little hail and dron«hing slioweis. of ram, hurst over ChristI>_ thanked the whole aspect of the city which, a short time before, had been bright with sunshine. The streets were deluged in a few minutes, ami the water in the channels soon ran level with the kerbs in Cathedral fhomuglffa'es" SUU ' C ° f " 10 lUlncil,al Ram seems to be pretty general in tlu country, where it is expected damage will be done. The storm has conic up from the South, having tracllcd over South Canterbury, soakin, thecountiy as it came along. The flashes of lightning were very vivid.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 7973, 9 November 1905, Page 2
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180A DISASTROUS THUNDERSTORM. Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 7973, 9 November 1905, Page 2
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