Torrential rains flood Canberra area causing evacuations
Heavy rain lashed southern regions with flash floods and evacuations. Police moved people from homes near Caueway as floodwaters rose into Commonwealth buildings. Hotel Burraying courtyard flooded. 20,000 gallons pumped out. Canberra faced widespread disruption with bridges closed and water levels rising on Lagoon Bridge and Commonwealth Avenue.
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Caueway
Miter
Hia
Berna
Floda
Allenila
Canberra
Wai
J. Guiletty
Lam
Centro
Cotter River flood swamps Canberra area and dam
A severe flood at Cotter Reserve drove water over the dam causing widespread damage. Waters surged past the white railing bridge and into the Cotter and Murrumbidgee junction, sweeping away trees and appliances, inundating kiosks and yards, with many homes and caravan sites evacuated. Volunteers worked to shore up with sandbags as water rose over four feet in parts.
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Cotter
Margules
Murrumbidgee
Lenal
Ava
Mie
Tumut
Tumat
Landslide Below Burrinjuck Dam Report and Dam Emergency
Heavy rains caused a landslide below Burrinjuck Dam triggering emergency actions. Canberra officials and the Irrigation Commission discussed repairs and safety as authorities urged calm for residents living below the dam while power supply to Canberra was restored. Traffic and road warnings were issued as flood waters receded and flood damage was assessed along Burrinjuck district waterways.
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Liv Irrigation Commission
W. Rawling
Flood Emergency Measures In Wagga And Surrounds
Readable portions describe emergency flood response in Wagga Wagga and nearby towns with evacuations of over 2 000 residents, temporary shelters, military and volunteer aid, plus warnings for Tarcutta and Gundagai areas as river levels rise and weather worsens. Police secure routes while public offices coordinate flood relief and housing for displaced residents.
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Withan
Wagga
Droade Tate
Volunteres
Rare Hilla
Brisbane watersiders face seven day suspensions in strike
Brisbane workers are accused of disobedience over refueling work as orders, with 1346 of 2388 waterside staff to be interviewed by the local Industry Board representative Mr. W Ball. A union opposition is claimed while denial of a general strike is noted.
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Brisbane
The
Wholi Industry Board
W. Ball
Melabant
Shipa
Suepenne
Btevedering Industry’ Board
Labour
Separation of Siamese twins unlikely in Las Scanton?
Wednesly report from Dr. Starr in Launce ston states that X ray findings show no indication an operation could separate the Siamese twins Amy and newborn at Wynyard since March 4. The surgeon said no definite plan could be formed and progress appears uncertain.
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Launceston
Tina
Amy
Starr
Wynyard
Comets new record to Copenhagen and London flight
A large crowd greeted Captain John Cunningham at Copenhagen airport as he landed the de Havilland Comet, piloting the world’s first passenger jet airliner from London. The London departure marked a milestone for British aviation amid plans to expand jet service to the United Kingdom and overseas routes.
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London
Wednesslay
Kulin
John Cunningham
Zopenhagen
L Htter
de Haviland Zomet
WAL Hk
Nan Dintanice
Canpetra
Privine
Khartoum Fae
Bret ‘Aire
OAC
Miles
Paletta
Cabinet Applies Crimes Act To Strikes
Fragmented OCR indicates a discussion of applying the Crimes Act to strikes, with mentions of the Stevedoring Industry, Commonwealth powers, and possible intervention. The text suggests debate on interstate trade impact and government action if strikes threaten broader disruptions.
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Atrike Techniwave
Cahier In-Ray
Teiko Hunt
Utah
Coto
Noweyer
Commonwealth
Britain’s Answer to Bombers Seeks Consolidation
In a wartime Commons session Arthur Henderson presented estimates on Britain’s air defense. He stated Britain’s answer to modern bomber threats lies in consolidation and efficiency across air operations and regions.
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Britain
London
Ayn Repter
Commons
Arthur Henderson
Contin
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