Algernon Henry Belfield and the Eversleigh Weather Diaries, 1877-1922

Ken Thornton; Linden Ashcroft; Howard Bridgman; William Oates; Gionni di Gravio

doi:10.25952/nzra-r045

Algernon Henry Belfield and the Eversleigh Weather Diaries, 1877-1922

Ken Thornton
, Linden Ashcroft
, Howard Bridgman
, William Oates
, Gionni di Gravio

Faculty of HASS & Education

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The article discusses the impact of the Federation Drought (1895-1903) on the regions of Eversleigh, Uralla, and Narrabri in Australia, highlighting significant reductions in rainfall and the resulting hardships faced by local graziers. It emphasizes the correlation between rainfall patterns and the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO). We contrast personal observations from Belfield's diaries, which do not explicitly mention drought, with newspaper reports that vividly describe the devastation and anxiety among farmers due to water shortages and failing pastures. Additionally, the article points out the economic strain on graziers during these dry periods, illustrating the broader social and environmental implications of prolonged drought conditions in southeastern Australia.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	139-154
Journal	Journal of Australian Colonial History
Volume	20
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.25952/nzra-r045
Publication status	Published - 31 Dec 2018

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