Victoria bush fire toll rises with 21 dead and hundreds displaced
Victorian fire disaster leaves 21 confirmed dead with more bodies found as hundreds of families remain destitute. Victims numbered across Alexandra and Acheron Way areas, many entrapped by fast moving flames. Survivors recount terror and near escape as the inferno swept through towns and farms.
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Melbourne
Victoria
Alexaandra
Archaron Way
Nurbethong
Dianbied
Acheron Way
Polglan
Death Roll At Rubicon Fire Tragedy Reported
The long river of flame near Rubicon cuts through bush as four men perish and others escape by force through smoke and heat. Firefronts push toward Bill’s Gap and Walwa with towns evacuated and crews exhausted, while wreckage of the tragedy lingers amid embers and ash.
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Powelllawn
Acheron Way
Maryeville
Bill's Gap
Walwa
Murray
Whittiell
Cheysut
Rowe River
Tyers River
Brea
Res
Horough
Victoria
Major War Signs From Ambassadors Reported in Dazed Europe
New York Times reports that Ambassadors Bullitt and Kennedy warned Congress behind closed doors of possible major war in Europe before year’s end. They described Berlin’s threat posture, Germany’s immense armaments buildup, and potential aims against Poland and Romania. The testimony suggested Britain and France face a crisis as global tensions mount.
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Kennedy
Freire
Britain
Europe
Congressional Committee
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EL l
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Ie Congressional Committee
Resniedy
Germany
Poland
Neering
Auld
Heat Wave Deaths in New South Wales Four Die
Sydney reports a severe New South Wales heat wave causing four deaths. Victims include Welma Digalde of Windsor and J. Pal thouse of Billsding, with two others identified as Martin Marnao and Peter Griffin Rioyen. Hospitals treated patients. a 15 degree forecast was issued for the state.
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Wodnomtay
New South Wales
Welma Digalde
Windsor
J. Palthouse
Sismee
Billsding
Marnao
Parramaite
Peter Griffin
Rioyen
Wioannis
Begs
Bash Ree
Disaster Strikes Rural Areas Amid Fire and Flood Damage
Reports describe fires near Bal Tarai and Greendale township, with Mrs Duffel burned while saving belongings, and five unoccupied structures destroyed. West Whalmyre suffers building damage. communications collapse as telephone and telegraph lines fail across miles, hampering aid and leaving many workers idle.
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Running Creek
Yackdanah
Duffel
Greendale
Bal Tarai
Trowes
West
Country Stores Push For Qualified Dispensing Service
In Canberra country stores press for a law requiring fully qualified dispensing for patent medicines and drugs. The National Insurance Commission backs extending medical services, urging prosecution of stores lacking qualified staff. Refugees cited as affected. In Melbourne, fires near Tyers River cause casualties and widespread destruction as cyclonic storms hit rural districts with evacuations and property loss.
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Weanestay
Ieee
G. Denken
Ehtel Phar
National Insurance Communion
Australia
Australis
National Insurance Commission
Dewkes
Losses in South Australia from fires near Adelaide
Fires swept through Jarre sress in the MU forvena and Macclesfield districts on Wednesday night, with the Torrens district hardest hit. About 100 square miles burned. nine businesses destroyed including mills, forges, haystacks, and motorcars. livestock and food supplies damaged. farmers report extensive property loss west of Nea iy wii ota ney anal.
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Forvena
Macclesfield
Ge BM
Torrens
Tanuire Mb
Counted Out Hostile Reception To Mr Menzies at Wollongong
Federal Attorney General Mr Tory Menzieawan faced a hostile reception in Wollongong as unions disputed government policy. The Port Kembla dispute kept 4000 workers at Port Yembla steel works idle while talks failed to settle, though Menzies pledged review of export parity amid tensions over the pig iron contract and foreign markets.
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Wollongong
Sydney
Tory Menzieawan
Wottongong
Union
Menzies
Faasaring Mela
Bert He
Roma
Bbe
Port Yembla Steel Works
Rif
Conlinns
Temain
Bidsley
Josalusin Afta
Accrpt
Dieti
Port Kembla
Port Kembia
Che Wiions
Pip
Wollopgane
Mengiss
Australiy
Arastic
Mily Lesa
Avatrella
Eaenst Wiley
Fire Menaces Home of Mr. Lyons
Melbourne report notes a fire threatening the home of Mr Lyons as Prime Minister Menzies faced critics while en route and planned public meetings. Unclear details point to safety concerns and potential political tension amid scheduled union discussions.
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Mr. Lyons
Melbourne
Laas
Scens Saffo
Rome
Betes
Aftermath of Macclesfield fires noted across districts
The Macclesfield fire damage spreads to Strathalbyn Torrens Giimeracha and surrounding areas. Homes destroyed and many thousands of pounds lost with telegraph and phone lines broken. The Prime Minister offers sympathy and praises emergency response.
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Uae
Torrens
Giimeracha
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