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- Title
Algernon Henry Belfield and the Eversleigh Weather Diaries, 1877-1922.
- Authors
Thornton, Ken; Ashcroft, Linden; Bridgman, Howard; Oates, William; di Gravio, Gionni
- Abstract
The article discusses Algernon Henry Belfield's meteorological and astronomical activities at Eversleigh from 1877 to 1922 and contribution to the Australian scientific community. Topics covered include his professional background and scientific interests, and his daily observance and recording of rainfall, attached temperature, and barometric pressure and related issues in a weather diary. Also noted are the data's possible use in the health, agricultural, and tourism sectors as of 2018.
- Subjects
AUSTRALIA; ASTRONOMERS; METEOROLOGISTS; METEOROLOGY; ASTRONOMY; WEATHER records
- Publication
Journal of Australian Colonial History, 2018, Vol 20, p139
- ISSN
1441-0370
- Publication type
Article