AUSTRALIAN NEWS.
By Telegraph.— Association.—, ~"-•-' N.S.W. HEAT WAVE. / (Received October 23,' 9.20 p.m.) ; ; Sydney, October 23. There has been a heat wave during th» last three days, and in many country towns temperatures of over 100 degrees have been recorded, the highest being 107.. In the city 88 was recorded, which is the highest for the season. - v ". ;■.•■■■■•■.- /..■:■ :■■■:,. The heat is causing serious anxiety tq wheat growers.> , '".-.' VICTORIAN ELECTIONS. ■■,'.;. Melbourne, October 23. The Victorian Parliamentary session has ended, and the elections will be held on November 23. - — DOGS FOB ANTARCTICA. ... '..; . "Sydney, October 23.j: The Siberian dogs for Captain Scott's Antarctic expedition are aboard the Ulimaroa, which left on Saturday for [Wellington. _.».__- T ~- w> STRUGGLE FOR TICKETS: '-..",. Sydney, October 23- _*■' Over 4000 people struggled and fought madly at the opening of the booking offiea for the family circle at the Melba performance. Only 800 tickets were available. -> Many waited from three o'clock in the morning,; and then were : disappointed. The crush amounted almost to a riot, and the police were unable to con-, trol it until they were reinforced. FEDERATING WORKERS. (Received October 23, 11.35 p.m.). Sydney, October 23*. Tlio process of 'federating workers is various industries in the Commonwealth is proceeding rapidly. ' 'The latest move-,. ments are among fire brigade men, rone* , makers, professional musicians, and clerks*
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 14819, 24 October 1911, Page 7
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