Worst Flood Sydney Has Ever Known Claims Two Lives
Northern flood waters claimed two lives today bringing the total to three. Residents described widespread damage across Sydney and regional areas as the Nepean and Hawkesbury rivers rose rapidly. Evacuations increased with hundreds homeless and roads cut. Authorities warned of further rises and urged precautions as the storm moved offshore. Local shelters and emergency services mobilized, with widespread disruption to transport and daily life across New South Wales.
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Tax Deduction Urged for Home Interest to Spur Purchases
Melbourne report from PHBA outlines a Commonwealth proposal to allow tax deductions on interest payments for home purchase loans. Speaker argues current £200 annual deduction for insurance or superannuation is insufficient for middle income buyers. He urges extending the deduction to include loan interest with the same £200 limit to encourage home ownership.
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Free Vote Next Week On Hanging Issue
London reports a government proposal for a free vote in the Commons on whether to retain hanging as a punishment. ministers push for debate while the law on murder and death sentences remains a focal point. Anthony Eden leads the push for opinion.
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Big Transformer Contract for 330 KV Units
A contract worth about £250,000 has been awarded to Tinglish Dertrie Company for seven 4,000 TEVA 330 KV three phase transformers. They will be installed at the Aessati station by end of the Srunstateston Tine as part of the Wheat rially Commission’s network expansion under the Mountains Hydro Electric Authority system.
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Emergency landing at Canberra airport after engine failure
Nine passengers survived a forced landing on one engine near Canberra yesterday. A Syd ney to Narratim flight lost power after takeoff and could not reach Sydney due to bad weather and Mascot. Pilot Bapt Ivo steered for Canberra, landing safely about 10 am. Passengers stayed calm, later flown back to Sydney.
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Planes Stranded At Fairbairn Airfield
Flight disruptions at Fairbairn aerodrome leave planes stranded overnight due to convictions in Muscat. Passengers bound for Canberra and Sydney rebooked or accommodated at hotels. One night service canceled. ten aircraft at the tarmac at peak.
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Settlers Pressure Mollett in Algiers Amid Demonstrations
In Algiers French settlers stage a massive demonstration urged by the Settlers Public Safety Committee to force Mollett to adopt a policy ending Algerian clashes. The protest, described as a monster demonstration, calls for French troops to remain and for the government to abandon its Algerian policy while René Lavoste is named Resident Minister and to travel to Constantine for military study.
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Bombs Hit Jungle Lairs as RAF and Gurkhas Move In
British and Gurkha forces mount amnesty operations against jungle hideouts in Belanger State. Spokesmen report heavy dawn pressure near the Us area yesterday with air strikes and ground actions. One Hamp shiva Regiment soldier wounded amid running clashes during Tuesday night engagements.
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Poujadists Clash as Police Break Up Tax Protest
In Paris yesterday Poujadist demonstrators clashed with police during a anti tax protest. Several people were injured as officers moved to disperse the crowd around Beaucaire and a convoy was halted. Authorities pressed on, while Poujadists redirected toward the electrician’s home as tensions escalated.
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ACTU Faces Unsettled Strike After Meeting
Melbourne reports show the Interstate Executive of the ACTU debating a settlement revisit while voting and telegrams pour in from Queensland Tasmania and Brisbane. Delegates reportedly split on endorsing the settlement, with unions insisting on no wage concessions without strike conditions. The WWF and Labor Houncils oppose the executive's plan, and a Melbourne Town Hall gathering is planned for Monday to reflect widespread opposition. The Federal Council of the WWE meets tomorrow to respond.
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Shipowners Seek Arbitration on Wage Demands
Shipowners urged an arbitration court to set terms for wage hikes as workers at sea and related unions pressed for higher pay. The Australian Coastal Shipping Union and Federal Council backed delaying bargaining while interstate executives in Melbourne prepared to revisit the wage increase claim.
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Foreign Office denies Macarthur statement in press briefing
A Foreign Office spokesman rejected General MacArthur’s reported remarks as unfounded. The briefing, held in London, clarified there was no evidence or notice of any information to support the alleged claims involving Burgess and McJean. The dialogue touched on historical duties and warrants no new disclosures.
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University Awaits Court on Readmission Denial
University of Alabama faces a federal court case over the denial of readmission for Miss Antherine Lucey. A spokesman said the university will respond by February 29 with a hearing set for February 29, amid charges the school violated a court order by race in admission.
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Anson Search Continues Across Difficult Australian Terrain
Minister Townley said the search for Anson would continue for several days across the northwest region of Australia. With evidence suggesting no immediate breakthrough, authorities pressed on through rugged terrain and exhausting conditions, aiming to locate Anson amid remote wildlands and challenging weather.
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Siamese twin dies after Emergency effort to save survivor
Report from New Hampshire states one of the Marcotte Siamese twins died yesterday during an emergency attempt to separate them. The surviving twin was not harmed, and medical teams acted to preserve life in the operation attempt.
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Asian Influence Rising in UN Talks Amid China Mediation Hints
The report notes growing Asian influence in UN discussions as Hammarskjold addresses regional roles. He avoids commenting on Communist China’s entry into mediation, but states the UN secretary general supports broader cooperation and possible future agreements shaping global diplomacy.
In Brief Summary from Fragmented National News
In a fragmented dispatch several items are reported including political tension and military concerns abroad. The piece mentions Wellington and Basin Reserve cricket, plus a stray note on U S munition policy and London political commentary, all shown in garbled OCR style.
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