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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 19, 1952
Page
3
A fragmented description notes Geiger counters similar to those used to detect uranium, featured in an exhibi tion at Sydney University. The sparse text references radio content and an afternoon talk by an unnamed presenter, with unclear connections to Bath Pi and northern telephones.
A fragmentary report notes medical mysteries appearing more in burincee meh doctors and fore shen, fewer in farm secors. Despite ongoing research in the US, Dr Jones offers no immediate cure and urges patience while awaiting new findings.
COWRA inquest focuses on death of Allan Willems 25 at Mrs Norton home. Witnesses describe alleged poisoning attempts and motive tied to Fay Norton. Court also hears criminal charges against others including drink driving and fraud, with multiple defendants remanded or fined.
Chicago report details a complex delivery involving a patient with infantile paralysis, born under difficult conditions. The narrative notes spinal and bulbar poliomyelitis, a long surgery sequence, an operating table transfer, and a 29 minute birth, with medical staff assisting under challenging circumstances.
Albert Edward Overbury, a Brunwick jeweller, testified at Bouth bourne Court about two men and a third woman who allegedly robbed him of two gold bars worth £1200. The accused, Frederick Witham Haremon and John Eric Twists, deny charges of complicity as police report a brown paper wrapped parcel with two gold bars seized from Overbury.
A posse of about 20 veterans and riders near Kountee Texas searched woods for a naked bearded man described as six feet tall. Sheriff Lindsay and Dan Dutton, a local farmer, reported sightings and planned to report the incident to authorities. The chaotic scene involved a revolver and a shotgun in the woods, with witnesses recalling the man being seen recently and warned to surrender.
Wollongong report: a wife receives a cable from her husband, one of the Australian airmen liberated by the Comagumiats in Hi faut week. The message says he is quite well and asks not to worry. He notes he will be medically examined and reports his health will be assessed as soon as possible.
In London on Monday a swimmer aged about 18 or 19 from Egypt attempted the Channel crossing from France. After about 164 hours and a prior attempt of 18 hours the mission was abandoned.
An odd scene unfolds as Flaming Rien, listed at 80 to 1, draws attention during a visit to Prince Aly. The interrupted visit centers on a rumored wager and a curious encounter, leaving onlookers uncertain about outcomes and motives.
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