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 In the northern moiety of the dry region the temperatures are of course much more severe than in the southern, for, as we have seen, the hottest portion of Australia lies between the Peak Hill and Pilbara Gold-Fields. The evaporation is therefore much greater here than in the southern gold-fields—an important factor in connexion with the water supply of these centres. (Compare Wiluna and Coolgardie in the following table):—

In the following tables, the meteorological data for a number of typical stations in the dry region are given:— 30