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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.

Napier.-Early part fine, but latter half of month cold and showery, with prevailing southerly winds, but light; maximum rain
recorded on 26th, 1.69 inch. Maximum temperature, 76°; minimum, 44°.

Wellington.-Very small rainfall during this month; pleasant showers occasionally, the maximum fall recorded on 15th and
21st, 55 inch for previous 24 hours. Winds prevailed from N.W. and S.E., frequently changing; strong on 6th, 12th, and
22nd, N.W. High barometer on 8th, 30-547, weather wet and cold from S.E., and stormy at times; on the 9th the barometer
reached 30-757, the highest reading yet recorded, fine and bright after rain, barometer fell during day slowly.
Maximum temperature, 71.0°; minimum, 42°.

Wanganui.-Remarkably fine and pleasant weather prevailed, with light S.E. and N.W. winds; frequently calm; no rain
recorded. Maximum temperature, 77°; minimum, 36°.

Nelson. Generally fine weather throughout the month, maximum rain registered on 18th, 1.07 inch; prevailing N.E. and S.E.
winds, at times strong. Maximum temperature, 73°; minimum, 36°.

Cape Campbell. Cloudy weather, with fresh breezes from S.E. and N.W.; small rainfall, the maximum recorded on 18th,
39 inch. Frequent changes of temperature: maximum, 75°; minimum, 48.9°.

Christchurch.-Fine, with occasional showers, maximum fall on 24th, 38 inch; prevailing easterly winds, strong on 17th, other-
wise moderate. Maximum temperature, 71.7°; minimum, 36.7°.

Bealey. On the whole, fine weather; small rainfall, maximum recorded on 29th, 1.090 inch; prevailing N.W. winds; gale on
22nd from that quarter, with rain; eight days of fog. Maximum temperature, 68°; minimum 29°.

Hokitika. Rather dull, close showery weather, at times pleasant; maximum rain on 14th, 1.77 inch; wind generally moderate,
and prevailed from the eastward; fog on 6th. Maximum temperature, 67.9°; minimum, 40.3°.

Dunedin.-Fine, with occasional light showers; wind variable, and frequent calms; maximum rain on 23rd, 72 inch. Maximum
temperature, 72°; minimum, 37°.

Queenstown. Fine weather, except on 17th and 23rd, when heavy rain fell, 1.33 inch and 1.32 inch having been recorded;
rather dull days, but pleasant; snow fell on hills on 29th and 30th; fog on 19th and 20th; light winds, chiefly from N.W.
Maximum temperature, 72·1°; minimum, 36.2°.

Southland. Very bright fine weather; warm days during early part and end of month, though frosty nights; little wind and
variable; maximum rain recorded on 17th, 45 inch.
Maximum temperature, 77°; minimum, 32°.

GENERAL REMARKS.

Very small rainfall for this period, at some stations considerably below the average. The temperature throughout was much
higher than usual; and a high atmospheric pressure prevailed, on the 9th reaching to 30-77 inch at sea level, with fine bright
pleasant weather. The winds were moderate, and generally easterly. Altogether remarkably fine and mild for time of year.

Earthquakes:-Reported by Observers, Wellington, 19th, at 3 a.m., slight; through the Manager, Telegraph Department, at
Opotiki and Maketu on 14th at about 2.30 a.m., strong; and on 17th at Wairoa, Hawke Bay, at 7.15 a.m., smart; also on 25th
at Wanganui at 11.5 p.m., long and smart.

W. B. D. MANTELL (for Inspector).

PARTICULARS of the Estates of Deceased Persons which have been placed under the charge of the
PUBLIC TRUSTEE during the Month of May, 1875.

Dated the 11th day of June, 1875.
J. WOODWARD, Public Trustee.