Heat Wave Kills Three In Sydney And Mass Collapse
SYDNEY three people died and more than 60 collapsed from the heat. Victims include Arthur Miller in Paddington George Hicks in Glebe and Madge Muldoney in Marrickville. Temperature reached 109 degrees the highest since 1939. Beaches crowded as residents sought relief while fire sprinklers and alarms ran all day. In western towns 1110 degree readings and dust storms added to discomfort. Bushfire threats near Adavale endangered about 10000 sheep as crews battled shifting winds and flareups overnight.
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Sydney
Arthur Miller
Paddington
Woolhar
George Hicks
Glebe
Mra
Madge Muldoney
Marrickville
Bulisin
Crowda
White Clif
Hungerford
Nyngan
Ivanhoe
Tumut
Mile Station
Adavale
Woman's Scream Frightens Would-Be Hotel Robbers
A hotel guest startled two intruders when he heard a scream and armed men attempted to enter his room. The assailants fled after a frightened confrontation and escaped into the corridor. No injuries were reported.
Japanese Children Seek Pen Friends Here
A fragmentary report notes Japanese children seeking pen pals in a local effort. Professor G. Breese from Bourne University references statements by Breast Primary Schools official Mr AL Osborne asserting the young students were not responsible for the war.
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Betae
Bourne Universi
G. Breese
Moulder Charged with Double Murder in Lakemba
Kevin John Irwin, 29, appeared in Campsie Police Court on murder charges for the deaths of Mrs Dart, 49, and her daughter Dorothy Jean Dart, 30, battered at a Lakemba home. Bail declined, remanded to January 16, three detectives guarding him as magistrate T. Doolan adjourned proceedings amid a funeral service for the victims.
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Sydney
Moulder
Kevin John Irwin
Campsie
Apwit
Irvin
Grey
Fawn
Price
Fatally Injured in Tiger Moth Crash
MELBOURNE: Graham Tamblyn of Tamworth was killed when his Tiger Moth struck high tension wires near Cownarr ippland and crashed, pinning him in the cockpit. He had been visiting Victoria with his wife and two children to spray crops for farmer Mr W O'Brien of Gownar. Police said Tamblyn was coming in low over the arm about three miles from the Lown when the plane hit the wires. the machine overturned, and he died after being rushed to Sita Hospital.
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Melbourne
Graham Tamblyn
Tamworth
Tally
Cownarrippaland
Yortercay
Mblyn
Victoria
Mrr
W. O’brien
Gownart
Tamblyn
O'Brien
Gordon Higgins
Conwarr
Sita Hospital
Mall
Welltarton
S.M. Directs Suspension for Driver's Licence
In Toowoomba the Court of Petty Sessional sittings before Mr J Kearney, Robert Smith aged 41, a moulder, pleaded guilty to attempting to investigate liquor while in charge of a motor vehicle in Car 200. He was fined £20 with two months imprisonment default, allowed one month to appeal, and the Commissioner of Police was directed to suspend his certificate of competency for three months.
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Toowoomba
Mi Bh
J Kearney
Robert Smith
Moulder
Skneak
Kearney
Two Firemen Barely Escaped Bushfire Clash Near Brackenridge
Brisbane dispatch says two firemen Erle Roberts and Stew Berry battled a spreading blaze for hours near Bald Hills and Simpson roads at Brackenridge. With the fire nearly enclosing them, they held their line as Constable E Murdoch coordinated reinforcements from Albion. The effort aimed to protect homes as the fire swept toward Bracken Ridge and threatened nearby farms and timbered country.
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Brisbane
Cochenridas
Gaendgale
Bald Hills
Simpson Roads
Brackenridge
Erle Roberts
Ding
E. Murdoch
Land-1 Fate Police
Mangre
Albion
Mer F White
Brackenge
Labour's Defeat Its Own Fault
Hobart report notes Labour's defeat in federal election blamed on its own missteps. Ex-Senator Lamp says government without clear policy fails, criticizing cuts and lack of leadership. He urges decisive policy to win voter trust despite Labour losses.
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Hobart
Livpour
C. A. Lamp
Labour
Senate
Lamp
Pool of Doctors for N Q Hospitals Suggested
In Cairns a conference urged a North Queensland doctor pool with Townsville HQ to attract and retain medical staff. Proposals included travel allowances, enhanced allowances, anesthetist pay, and 100 percent raises. Government urged to fund uniform petrol pricing and boost regional services amid north drift.
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Norkhot
Allowanes
Townsville
de Delamonthe
Bowen
Inn
Queensland
T. Crowley
Daisy Belly
Griffin
Musgrave
Australia
Cr Holcroft
Kelly
Hinchinbrook
Dr. Kelly
Cairns
Ald
W.H. Peurohiean
Erke
North Queensland
Dr Delamothe
Growing Threats Of Spread Of Wharf Disputes
The Sydney waterfront dispute threatens to spread to other ports as the Waterside Workers Federation bans ships leaving Sydney from working elsewhere. Secretary J Healy said Townsville Hobart and Port Kembla are affected. About 4,157 workers have been penalized or suspended amid a deadlocked conference over attendance and strife. The dispute tests the new federal government and a communist controlled union, with legal actions underway in Canberra. Work on the pre strike plans continues as authorities brace for broader impact.
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Sydney
Federal Council of the Waterside Workers’ Federation
Federation
J. Healy
Townsville
Hobart
Port Kembla
Watersiders
Bydin
Pum
Tno Ry Lors
Einest & Sydnindern
Ing
Oversas Ie Siatheden
Ney
London
Ihabe Vesaereau
Federal Council
Stratheden
Austral
Sribbal
Queensland
Sue
Mogan
Brisbane
A On
BE. Englert
Bane
Mates Roe
Adela
Wen
Commonwealth Crown Law Office
Australian Stevesory Industry Board
Ttwaa
Seay
Jus- Hee Kirby
Freighter Arkate Arrives Four Weeks Behind Schedule
The freighter Arkate with general cargo from Sydney reached Mackay harbour at Bam yesterday four weeks overdue. A crew shortage delayed loading from Sydney in December, and the ship carried limited Christmas supplies and groceries. It plans to sail to northern ports on Wednesday.
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Wlackay
Arkate
Sydney
Mackay Harbour
Bam
Syanay
Doctor Says Men And Women Equally Foolish About Clothes
University professor Dr. Pennyouick of Adelaide University calls fashions foolish for both genders. He criticizes styles from postwar skirts to hobble skirts and hats, noting men must undo many buttons daily and both sexes dress for decency, custom, and warmth.
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8. W. Pennyouick
Adelaide University
Pennyouick
Cownell
Eine Facalion
Melbourne
Womn
Pennycuick
eWides
Omoett
Pennyculck
Cigarettes May Be Dearer Soon
Melbourne reports possible price rises on English and Australian cigarettes due to shortages. Rhodesian and Virginian tobacco costs rise, with an expected average cut of roughly eight tenths of a cent per unit.
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Melbourne
ML Segal
United Sites
Rhodesia
Bee
Virgin- Me
Injured Man Hauled From Valley by Flying Fox
Rescuers hauled William Edward Pithers aged 91 from a rugged Bullaburra valley near Katoomba using a flying fox. He suffered a broken leg, multiple head and facial injuries, and possible internal injuries after a boulder rolled onto him while moving timber. The operation required lifting over a boulder and a narrow stretcher passage before reaching help in Katoomba.
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Eydney
Bullaburra
Katoomba
William Edward Pithers
Cabramatta
Pither
Boophal
Caught in Own Booby Trap Gun Mishap
An incident report describes a person accidentally discharging a gun and dying from tetanus complications after a trap mishap. The fragmentary text references a boreal area with unclear names and dates. More readable facts are not present in the fragment.
Review of Soldier Land Settlement Scheme Ahead
Brisbane reports the joint Patena wealth Queensland land settlement scheme to be reviewed by the State Government. The High Court ruling on compulsory requisition values 142 is cited as a challenge. Queensland Lands Minister Foley coordinates with New South Wales Lands Minister Sheenan to address the court action and potential payouts.
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Brisbane
Achame
Queensland Lands
Foley
New South Wales Lands
Sheenan
I Lands Department
High Court
Riley
Fifth Man Appears on Murder Charge
Melbourne records show Walter Henry Cannon 51 of Oak Street Hawthorn charged with murder. Lee Dabscheck of Oak Street testified that evidence including a bottle of saline contained the hidden item. Cannon reportedly admitted involvement and was remanded to appear January 13.
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Melbourne
Walter Henry Cannon
Oak Street
Hawthorn
Lee Dabscheck
Hap
Fee
Canuon
Richmond
Gannon
Petrol Rationing Under Examination
BRISBANE reports Cabinet sub committee will study petrol rationing and report to Cab after meetings in Canberra. Deputy Prime Minister Mr Fadden said an announcement will follow when the Cabinet orders the matter. In Adelaide Watersiders dispute the Port dock yard strike action saw suspensions and a conference with Captain Branson, who later said the matter settled to the local representative’s satisfaction.
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Brisbane
Canberra
Fadden
Branson
Cork
Meining
Adelaide
Pompany
Murray
Sydney
Brandson
Invasion Fears Mounting In Formosa
Formosa tensions rise after a Nationalist government order urged readiness for a fall blackout amid fears of a Communist assault. Reports note no immediate attack and unclear evidence of internal upheaval or allied actions, with incomplete records mentioning Americans overseas and alleged communist activities.
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Taipeh
United Press
Osnes
Formosa
US Not to Send Military Aid to Formosa
Washington officials recalled President Truman's Formosa policy as Secretary of State Dean Acheson said the United States would not provide military aid for Formosa or intervene in the Chinese civil conflict. He cited the risk of entanglement, noted past aid to Nationalists was misapplied, and emphasized U.S. posture would be defensive and limited to economic assistance. Republicans criticized the move while Democrats supported it as a prudent stance amid leaks and regional tensions.
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Questi
Truman
Formosa
Isa Eilan
Lo Uep
United States
Washington
Japan
Acheson
Forsoma
China
Achesond
Aenaein
United Catatenooatley
United State
Mrachesah
Senate
Kenneth Wherry
Munich
Por East
Tom Connolly
State Foreign Relations Committee
Arthur Vandenberg
Congress
Far East
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Achegon
Forno
Hey
United Fan
Sana
Ble Tin
Iolei
Chingis
Formota
Tor Iengyi
Sey Bo Bas
Smalls
Dalley
Mosh
Chiang Kad-shek
Jterday
Annou
London
Tse-Tung
Wiancreel
Wester
Ritmin
Chiang Kai-shek
Hold
Lindon
Poregh
Ganoe Far
Thenahe
Britain
Cheng Tien-Hal
Cheng
Faye Emerson Divorce After Rapid Split
New York report states Faye Emerson underwent a swift divorce. The article notes her previous marriage to actor Ike Roosevelt and references a second union with actor Wielig Gund, citing unresolved details and dates from December 1946.
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New York
Tate
Miss Emerson
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