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Queensland shivers in icy temperatures
26 Jul 2004
Warwick and Stanthorpe shires have feuded for years over which can claim the title of "the coldest town in Queensland", but Warwick Mayor Ron Bellingham has now offered Stanthorpe a truce. The two towns can claim to share the lowest temperature in the State on a regular basis, Cr Bellingham said.
Stanthorpe fell to minus 3 degrees last Tuesday and didn't get above 10 degrees throughout the day. Apple growers said the temperatures might be testing for locals but they're perfect for fruit production.
Monto claimed the title of coldest town last week, getting down to minus 5 one morning. Temperatures plunged across the state, even falling to zero in the tropics. Hughenden and Richmond recorded minus 1, with minus 2 and 3 on some properties in the district.
The cold weather is expected to ease over the next week. The nights will remain frosty but daytime temperatures will be warmer across the state.
Queensland Country Life, 22/7/04.
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