Navy Clashes Near New Guinea Sink Indonesian Torpedo Boat
Dutch warships off Southern West New Guinea claimed to have sunk an Indonesian torpedo boat after engagement around 9:30 p.m. local time. Reports from Hollandia and Jakarta described Indonesian forces preparing for wider action as debates over a possible invasion intensified.
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Djakarta
Crimea
Dutch New Guinea
Holland
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Wahab
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Biak
Hong
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Hottest Day In Six Weeks Surges Across Region
A warm spell pushed temperatures to 89.9 degrees the highest in six weeks with a 55.9 degree minimum. Fire danger remained moderate despite dry winds as crowds gathered at swimming areas and picnics while a fire near Ninks Road threatened outbuildings.
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Fires Threaten Victorian Towns Across Dandenongs
Fire danger rises in Victoria as Montrose and nearby towns face renewed blazes. Firefighters saved Montrose from destruction, while Olinda and Healesville battled flames near Mt Dandenong. casualties and property losses reported as crews stage counterassaults and mobile army relief prepares.
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Olinda
Skii
Isafras
Kalorama
Dandenongs
Mt. Dandenong
Government to Meet Industry in Talks This Week
Canberra ministers announce a series of talks with major industry groups to revive the economy and reduce unemployment. Meetings with the Associated Chambers of Manufactures, Australian Council of Retailers, Australian Council of Trade Unions, National Farmers Union and Australian Bankers Association are scheduled from January 19 to January 30, with times mostly 10.30 am or 2.30 pm.
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Associated Chambers of Manufactures
Associated Chambers of Commerce
Australian Council of Retailers
Australian Council of Trade Unions
National Farmers’ Union
Australian Bankers’ Association
Pat “Direct
FreahouPs
Mrali
Tr Fanuary
Chamber of Automotive Industries
Australian Primary Producers Union
Holt
Smeel
Istry
Canberm
Abe
Timetables Destroyed by Vandals In Canberra
Advisory UCean Canberra reports vandalism hit timetable displays in public transport. Interior department official notes timetables 52 affected with replacements costing 1 shilling each. Transport Section suspended work after repeated damage and considered new timetable tests at key stops.
Talks on transfer of ACT railway line
Commonwealth and New South Wales railway officials began talks yesterday on transferring the Canberra Queanbeyan line to NSW. Delegations from both departments met at Canberra to seek common ground for a formal agreement, with NSW to take over the station and integrate services with the state system.
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Canberra
Queanbeyan
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Sydney
Ke A. Smith
Iran Melepaw
South
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Gunter
Smith
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Bae Fuaid
Jet plane explodes mid air near Emden
A Brith jet exploded in mid air near Lingen south of Emden. Four bodies recovered, two of three crew who baled out injured, third not yet found. Wreckage strewn for a mile and a half. RAF spokesman said no knowledge of migrants from Pakistan.
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AAP Reuter
Lingen
Britain
Second Tactical Air Force
Royal Air Force Forma
West Germany
Pakistan
Smallpox Panic Spreads In U K
A Yorkshire hospital closed to the public after a baby girl was admitted with suspected smallpox. Routine admissions suspended as thousands seek vaccination. Bradford in Yorkshire leads the scare with hospitals deploying staff for vaccination. Several deaths were reported in Britain last week.
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Shire
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