Jun 24

Heat Waves That Have Been 06 Jan 1899. “In France, in 1718, many shops had to close. The theatres did not open their doors for three months. Not a drop of water fell during six months. In 1773 the thermometer rose to 118 degrees.” 118deg F = 47.7778 Celsius

“Heat Waves” that Have Been. (1899, January 6). The Sydney Wool and Stock Journal (NSW : 1899 – 1917), p. […]

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Feb 01

Heatwave Hits Five States. 04 Feb 1953. “N.S.W. coastal areas are not likely to get relief from the ‘jungle-type’ conditions until Friday.” Fairly deep and persistent low pressure system, which had passed over tropical waters, was causing the muggy weather.

Heatwave Hits Five States (1953, February 4). The Newcastle Sun (NSW : 1918 – 1954), p. 2. Retrieved February 1, […]

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Sep 15

HEAT WAVES AT BOURKE. 6 Feb 1906 (120 deg F = 48.8889 Degrees Celsius)

A Comparison. We sincerely trust that the very trying time we have experienced for the last five or six weeks […]

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