Cold Weather Brought Good News for Farmers
Date
19 July 1870
Summary / Overview
Burra reported cold and showery weather, while reports from Kooringa and Buchsfelde described favourable seasonal conditions, abundant feed and healthy crop growth. The event shows that a cold extreme did not necessarily produce negative effects everywhere.
Historical descriptions / observations
The Express and Telegraph, 22 Jul 1870 — Burra: “The weather of late has been very cold and showery.”
Adelaide Observer, 23 Jul 1870 — Kooringa: “This has been one of the most favourable seasons known in the Kooringa district.”
The South Australian Advertiser, 26 Jul 1870 — Buchsfelde: “The crops are looking well…” / “The feed is growing fast…”
Source
The Express and Telegraph, 22 Jul 1870; Adelaide Observer, 23 Jul 1870; The South Australian Advertiser, 26 Jul 1870.