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The rainfall amounted to 3-80 inches. There were 14 dry days. 



The atmospheric conditions being favourable, there was a 

 satisfactory growth throughout this district on all crops ; indeed, 

 the even and uniform growth was a feature of the season. Hay 

 crops turned out better when harvested than anticipated. 



August. — The conditions which characterised the weather 

 during July continued throughout this month ; and though a 

 considerable amount of rain fell, much of it did so during the 

 nights or early morning.s, few days being wet throughout. A 

 thunderstorm, with heavy rain, occun'ed on the 22nd. 



The range of the barometric readings, while somewhat lower 

 than that of the preceding month, was likewise within moderate 

 range — from 29'85 inches on the 1st to 29-60 inches on the 31st — 

 the highest readings occurring on the 8th, 24th, and 29th, when 

 the pressure was at 30"05 inches. The lowest point was 29-30 

 inches on the 15th. 



The temperature was fairly uniform throughout the month 

 and, though the maximum in shade was only three times above 

 70°, the average maximum was 63° and the average minimum 52°. 



The rainfall amounted to 3-49 inches, and on nine occasions over 

 0-20 inches fell in the twenty- four hours. There were 12 dry days. 



Consequent on the favourable conditions there was a splendid 

 display of flowers in gardens and parks. The grain in fields filled 

 and ripened steadily and fully, while root crops made satisfactory 

 progress. The ripening effects were also apparent on trees, as 

 many in our parks began to cast their foliage early in the month, 

 this being particularly noticeable with the Lime, Elm, Sycamore, 

 and Beech. 



September. — During the first ten days the weather was 

 changeable, with heavy rain at times. Thereafter the days were 

 mostly warm and sunny, and the conditions generally were of a 

 pleasant, enjoyable character. The 26th was notably fine. The 

 first fogs of Autumn were experienced on the 28th and 29th. 



The atmospheric pressure was somewhat uneven during the 

 early part, but, on the whole, the barometric readings were fairly 

 high and do not show any notable feature. The lowest reading 

 for the month was 29-60 inches on the 13th, while the highest 

 was 30-25 inches on the 28th. 



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