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Posted by Jack Crawford
Feb 10, 2009 at 12:40 AM
Hello again Daly
Thanks for the comments
Daly de Gagne wrote:
>
>Plus 45 temps is beyond normal for there isn’t it? I know up in Queensland the
>temps get close to that, but didn’t realize as far south as you are it would be so
>hot.
It’s one of the peculiarities of the Australian climate that the populated centres that get the hottest extremes are the southern capitals (Perth, Adelaide and Melbourne). This is because in summer we often get hot north winds blowing out of the interior. Queensland is hotter on average as its sub-tropical but doesn’t get the extremes.
Summer temperatures in Melbourne, Adelaide etc in excess of 40 deg are common but 45+ is not. You would usually only experience such temperatures well inland where the population is much lower.
>What’s especially upsetting
>is that some of the fires may have been started by arson.
Yes it’s a problem all around the world where there are severe bushfires. The Californian fires come to mind.
>There was a report I saw
>yesterday that people who had lost their belongs in the fire were being given a $1,000
>for a change of clothes and immediate expenses, with a larger compensation package to
>be announced soon.
The charity and government response has been overwhelming and will grow further. A radio station raised in excess of $500K in 2 hours this morning. Australians are good at supporting each other in times of crisis.
>I’d emailed Neville yesterday, but haven’t heard from him. If
>you’re in touch with him, let him know I’ve been in touch. Do you guys know each other
>personally?
No I don’t know Neville personally. His business is in a neighbouring suburb to where I live in eastern Melbourne. Talking about Surfulater online is a bit like travelling overseas, meeting someone and then finding that they are a neighbour.
>Wishing you all the best,
>
>Daly
Thanks again
Jack