Leading businessman denies to commission amid espionage probe
Solomon Kosky, a Melbourne furrier leader, testified before the Royal Commission on espionage that he was not an MVD agent and had not provided the Soviet with political information. Earlier testimony linked Kosky to MVD contact through Petrov and Moscow letters, but Kosky stated his discussions were solely about business.
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Australia
Pakhamov
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Russia
Autralia
London
Complex wartime intrigue and Moscow links emerge in trial notes
In Australian court records from 1950s era proceedings, investigators traced an intricate web linking Petrov, Kosky, Kavaliere, and Gregory Kosky with Soviet intelligence through Melbourne and Canberra. The testimony centers on intelligence contacts, commercial operations, and alleged code names, detailing Windeyer and Gorman questioning about meetings with the Russian Embassy and whether Petrov’s circle sought links to Kosky, with references to MVD directives and trade dealings.
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Melbourne
Mire Petrov
Witches
Wine
Justice Owen
Balomad
Kosky Sworn On Old Testament In Turbulent Inquiry
A chaotic transcript depicts Kosky taking an oath on the Old Testament amid a probe into his business and political ties. The record notes his birthplace in Russia, naturalisation in 1941, and alleged ties to trade, with questions about his associations with Rogers and Hagers family views. The hearing hints at visa issues and potential release from inquiry despite tensions.
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Owen
Monky
Solyawut Koaky
den- Stnone Rosdy Armadale
Selbourne
Benites
Korky
Eas
Russia
Case of Moscow Doctors
London reports that Kremlin doctors were exonerated after a government crackdown and later released. Pravda coverage in 1953 claimed plots against activists. Post Stalin, officials announced confessions were obtained by methods banned, prompting investigations into provocations and unfounded arrests.
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Searchers Fail to Find Missing Cane Farmer
Bloodhound to be flown to Cairns as searchers, including police, volunteers, and locals, press on for missing cane farmer Leslie Charles Wal Day of Pine Creek. Inspector Anthony leads teams with tracking dogs, while Wan-Cay family efforts aid the search amid broad rural terrain and possible misadventure.
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UNL Plane Rescues Survivors After Struck Flight Crash
A U S Navy search recovered nine survivors from a Cathay Pacific Airlines flight operated by The Diane after it reportedly crashed near Etalan Tatand while en route from Singapore to Hong Kong. Rescue teams aided by ships and aircraft found survivors, with reports of injuries and uncertain ashore status amid a delayed recovery effort.
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Preliminary moves toward an early SEATO treaty meeting
Report notes the United States and Britain advancing preliminary steps for an early meeting of treaty powers. Australia Burma and others are discussed as charter members, with South-East Asia arrangements and the SEATO framework looming in policy talks at a high level.
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Golden Casket Mo 2141 Drawer onan intermmtion
Fragmented text from a July Brisbane report discusses political figures and events in Australia and the Americas. Names such as Re G Gusev and Mr. Re Gusev appear alongside mentions of talks, agencies, and Brunswick Street, Toowoomba. The garbled OCR yields limited clear facts but hints at international ties and upcoming sessions.
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Neally
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Migrants for Cane Fields Due in Brisbane Bur Day
Migrants for cane fields are due in Brisbane on bur day. The article notes shortages of employment and mentions Mr PF Lawes discussing the plan. Townsville and regional movement details include dates, numbers, and locations linked to migrant work and transport arrangements.
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