Apr 23

THE HEAT WAVE. 24 April 1919. For eight successive days the highest shade thermometer readings in Adelaide has gone over 80 deg., so that perspiring citizens who naturally expect a little easing off in oppressive weather after the middle of April, may well be excused for talking about the heat wave.

GENERAL NEWS. (1919, April 24). The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889 – 1931), p. 6. Retrieved April 23, 2021, from […]

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Apr 22

THE HEAT WAVE. 22 April 1902. This is the longest spell of warm weather on record for so late in the month of April.

THE HEAT WAVE. (1902, April 22). The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889 – 1931), p. 4. Retrieved April 22, 2021, […]

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Apr 21

Heat Wave in Sydney. 22 April 1922. The shade temperature was 91 degrees 32.7, Celsius at 12.30. which is the highest reading for April since 1859.

Heat Wave in Sydney. (1922, April 22). Darling Downs Gazette (Qld. : 1881 – 1922), p. 8. Retrieved April 21, […]

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Apr 20

SUMMER’S FIRE RETURNS FOURTH HOTTEST DAY. April 20 1934. Yesterday the mercury climbed to 92 degrees. 33.3 Celsius. No heat waves found for March or April since 1950.

SUMMER’S FIRE RETURNS (1934, April 20). Tweed Daily (Murwillumbah, NSW : 1914 – 1949), p. 3. Retrieved April 20, 2021, […]

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Apr 19

HEAT WAVE IN PERTH. 19 April 1945. “To-day the maxi mum temperature was 95.0 degrees, 35 Celsius. 19.8, 6.7C above the April normal and a record for so late in the season.” No March or April heat waves found since 1950.

HEAT WAVE IN PERTH (1945, April 19). Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners’ Advocate (NSW : 1876 – 1954), p. 2. […]

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Apr 15

FREAK HEAT WAVE. RECORD NIGHT TEMPERATURE. 09 April 1938. Not for many years had there been such remarkable weather in Perth as the excessive heat of Thursday night. No March or April heat waves found since 1950.

FREAK HEAT WAVE. (1938, April 9). The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 – 1954), p. 19. Retrieved April 15, […]

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Apr 13

TERRIFIC HEAT IN PERTH. 11 April 1910. The temperature on Saturday was 101deg in the shade. 38.3 Celsius. No heat waves found for March or April since 1950.

TERRIFIC HEAT IN PERTH. (1910, April 11). Evening News (Sydney, NSW : 1869 – 1931), p. 5. Retrieved April 13, […]

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Apr 12

VICTORIAN HEAT WAVE MELBOURNE, April II 1933. A wind storm over Melbourne last night, coupled with heat and humidity, made it one of the most unpleasant nights experienced for many years. At midnight the temperature was over 80 degrees.

VICTORIAN HEAT WAVE (1933, April 12). Cairns Post (Qld. : 1909 – 1954), p. 6. Retrieved April 12, 2021, from […]

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Apr 10

AN APRIL HEAT WAVE. 08 April 1908. Only once before in the history of the Observatory has this run been exceeded in April, and that was in 1865, when there were five days in succession on which the shade reading was over 90. From April 3 to April 7, 1865.

AN APRIL HEAT WAVE. (1908, April 8). The Express and Telegraph (Adelaide, SA : 1867 – 1922), p. 2 (4 […]

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Apr 09

HEAT WAVE FORECAST FIRST IN APRIL FOR 20 YEARS. 03 April 1933. “The last spell of heat in April was in 1913, when there were three days of more than 90 degs.” 32.2 Celsius. No March or April heat waves found for Australia since 1950.

HEAT WAVE FORECAST (1933, April 3). News (Adelaide, SA : 1923 – 1954), p. 1. Retrieved April 9, 2021, from […]

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