Meteorological observations at Port Jackson [Sydney] New South Wales, Australia, by William Dawes Daily observations of winds, weather, atmospheric pressure and temperature, with readings varying from no observations to one per day, to six per day at varying times: some timigs noted as sunrise and sunset. Wind direction and strength are recorded; a column for general weather remarks is completed only occasionally. No observations were taken on the following days: 18 January, 21 February, 1 March, 10 March, 20 March, 22 April, 10 May, 22 May, 28 May, 1 June, 6 June, 29-30 July, 23-26 August, 11 September, and 15-16 September. Commencing: 'Mr. Cavendish 1789'. Stamped [p.87]: 'Soc. Reg. Lond. ex dono Auctoris' and inscribed in ink: 'Jany. 22. 1795'. 1 January-31 December 1789