DUST being kicked up by wind is becoming a more common sight around the south-west region with almost no rainfall since the middle of January. Photo: GLENN GUY.
Mark Rabich
DESPITE having an extra day this year, February in Hamilton has had virtually no rainfall - only 0.4 millimetres - setting an equal record for the month since records began in 1878.
HAMILTON CATTLE MARKET
FRIDAY, AUGUST 22
There was an increased yarding of cattle in Hamilton with agents selling 57 cattle.
These consisted of five trade heifers,...