A southerly buster is the colloquial name of an abrupt southerly wind change in the southern regions of New South Wales and Victoria, Australia, which approaches from the southeast, mainly on a hot day, bringing in cool, usually severe weather and a dramatic temperature drop, thus ultimately replacing and relieving the prior hot conditions.
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A wild southerly buster was blowing, bringing rain with it in floods.
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Strong winds from a southerly buster are set to barrel through later, perfect for whipping up fires.
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I can do that much cooking in a southerly buster with three sticks for firing, standing on my head.
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A southerly buster is an abrupt wind change that often visually manifests as a large cloud rolling through otherwise clear skies.
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Cheering and counter-cheering echoed over the heath as The Duke and Southerly Buster struggled on.
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There were plenty of Australians in khaki, eager to show their faith in Southerly Buster.
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A tremendous cheer came from the crowd as he drew almost level with Southerly Buster.
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Bradley, having been just beaten on Southerly Buster, was determined to turn the tables this time.
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He thought Bandmaster quite equal to tackling Rainstorm again, and The Duke doing the same by Southerly Buster.
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Mr. Hallam was so impressed with Southerly Buster's performance that he laid several big wagers Rainstorm would win.
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Alan's horse had won by half a head in the last stride and Southerly Buster was only just vanquished.
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"You've not seen 'em," said Bernard, alluding to Rainstorm and Southerly Buster.
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The Australian trainer was anxious to prove that Rainstorm and Southerly Buster were equal to the best handicap horses in England.
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Southerly Buster cantered down with Bradley in the saddle; the Baron's jockey fancied his mount, he had ridden him in several gallops.
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"Another couple of races with Rainstorm and Southerly Buster?"
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He did so on this occasion and Southerly Buster gained a length or more, much to the consternation of backers of Alan's horse.