Heat toll in New South Wales as heatwave worsens
Sydney endures record heat with temperatures near 110 degrees and inland highs far above. Waterside workers walk off, factories close, and widespread power and fire bans spread amid a prolonged heatwave. The death of William Devenny is reported among several heat‑related incidents.
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ACT Sizzles Under Relentless Heat Wave With Dust and Fires
Canberra swelters with no relief as temperatures near 99 degrees. Dust storms and a thick haze cover the ACT while Forestry Rural Fire Units battle grassland fires near Cotter Road and Mt Stromlo Observatory. Fire restrictions remain in effect until Friday midnight.
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Precautions Advised For Babies
Sydney reports the NSW Minister for Health Mr Sheahan urges precautions for infants during heat waves. He stresses frequent drinks to replace fluids lost by perspiration as babies have immature heat regulation. He notes normal regulation is adequate but extreme heat disrupts it and care should be minimal.
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AWU delegates back anti red group and Dougherty praise
Delegates supported an anti communist stance within the movement and praised general secretary T Dougherty for his role in planning a federated voice. The motion for affiliation with the ACLU was defeated by 36 votes amid debate on unity and purpose.
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Giant balloon launches in Washington for high altitude research
A large balloon was released from a Washington site to reach an altitude near 22 miles for high energy cone research as part of a space programme. The event included successful firings of two Atlas intercontinental missiles.
De Gaulle Plans Direct Action in North African Crisis
Amid a fourfold plan to handle the Algiers crisis President De Gaulle contemplates a broadcast address a referendum and a state of emergency. Debre resists extreme steps but support grows among right wing settlers who fear concessions to Muslim nationalists. In Algiers 2000 settlers hold barricades as 27 died in anti government riots. General Challe signals officers would not fire on insurgents.
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Fire Cuts Telegraph Lines Between Port Augusta and WA
Telegraphic communications between Port Augusta and Western Australia were disrupted for about three hours when a fire broke out in a camp train on the Trans continental railway line. Heat from the burning train melted the lines passing overhead at the Tomile siding.
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Evatt Seen Likely for New South Wales Chief Justice
Sydney reports Labour moves to secure Dr. Evatt's appointment as Chief Justice of New South Wales at the State Cabinet meeting next Tuesday. Government members expect a unanimous vote despite earlier cabinet opposition, with Mr Downing possibly the sole objector and Mr Heffron pushing the nomination.
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