The Heatwaves. 08 Jan 1903. Yesterday the temperature reached the extraordinary record of 117 1/2 degrees, and the heat was simply unbearable. 47.5 Celsius

The Heat Waves. (1903, January 8). Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 – 1954), p. 5. Retrieved June 15, […]

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The Heatwaves. 08 Jan 1903. Yesterday the temperature reached the extraordinary record of 117 1/2 degrees, and the heat was simply unbearable. 47.5 Celsius

The Heat Waves. (1903, January 8). Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 – 1954), p. 5. Retrieved June 8, […]

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Charles Sturt’s time: so hot that thermometers exploded. Was Australia’s hottest day in 1828? 53.9 Celsius

https://joannenova.com.au/2012/07/charles-sturts-time-so-hot-that-thermometers-exploded-was-australias-hottest-day-in-1828-53-9c/ Back before man-made climate change was frying Australia, when CO2 was around 300ppm, the continent savoured an ideal preindustrial […]

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Charles Sturt’s time: so hot that thermometers exploded. Was Australia’s hottest day in 1828? 53.9Celsius

http://joannenova.com.au/2012/07/charles-sturts-time-so-hot-that-thermometers-exploded-was-australias-hottest-day-in-1828-53-9c/ Australia’s hottest day? Not 2010, but 1828 at a blistering 53.9 °C Back before man-made climate change was frying […]

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EXTREME HEAT. 09 Jan 1897. The thermometer in Melbourne yesterday registered 108 in the shade. = 42.2 Celsius.

EXTREME HEAT. (1897, January 9). Macleay Argus (Kempsey, NSW : 1885 – 1907; 1909 – 1910; 1912 – 1913; 1915 […]

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The Heat 03 Jan 1900. The thermometer at Mr. Meylan’s (who keeps the official record) reached 117 degs. in the shade. 47.2 Celsius.

The port Pirie Recorder. (1900, January 3). Port Pirie Recorder and North Western Mail (SA : 1898 – 1918), p. […]

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INTENSE HEAT IN MELBOURNE 30 Dec 1896. There were in addition 2 stations where over 110deg. were registered. = 43.3 Celsius.

INTENSE HEAT IN MELBOURNE. (1896, December 30). The North Coolgardie Herald and Menzies Times (WA : 1896 – 1898), p. […]

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HEAT IN ADELAIDE. 20 Dec 1905. Between 1 and 2 o’clock in the afternoon the shade reading was 103deg. = 39.4 Celsius

HEAT IN ADELAIDE. (1905, December 20). The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 – 1954), p. 7. Retrieved December 20, […]

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THE CAUSE OF HOT AND COLD SUMMERS. 12 Dec 1846.

THE CAUSE OF HOT AND COLD SUMMERS. (1846, December 12). Geelong Advertiser and Squatters’ Advocate (Vic. : 1845 – 1847), […]

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