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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 08, 1962

Page

3

Fragmentary text yields brief item summary

Readable fragments show an informal note with emotional tone. The incomplete lines hint at apology or regret but lack concrete subjects, dates, or events to identify persons or actions.

Piano to Antarctica With 20 Scientists and a Gifted Instrument

Twenty British scientists and a piano departed Southampton for the Antarctic aboard the Danish ship Kista Dan. The piano, a gift from Mrs. Milicent Winterton to her son Martin at Halley station, was described as historic and once owned by a famous concert pianist. Sir Vivian Fuchs greeted the travelers, heading Britain's Antarctic Survey on a three month tour starting December 31.

London Entuay A.a.p.reutes Southampton Antarctic Milicent Winterton Martin Halleyated Antarctic Station Maria Jane Britain Vivian Fuchs Vivian Willly

Victors Alive Brothers Freed in Palermo Trial Twist

SYRACUSE SICILY two brothers faced a complex case. Gallo once jailed for life in 1954 for his brother Paolo’s disappearance was freed last year. Paolo was found alive and later stood trial accused of simulating a crime and failing to declare his identity. The court acquitted Paolo of charges of calamity and sentenced him four months for identity failure, already served in pre trial detention.

Syracuse Sicily Fres Snore Gallo Paolo Alice Salvatore Inter Assize Court Sthing Murdar Cahimay Hina

Teddy Boys Tease Charge Sparks Karachi Arrests

Police in Karachi detained 50 students yesterday after complaints that groups nicknamed Teddy Boys were harassing women and girls. The arrests followed rising nuisance reports amid ongoing police oversight and public concern about safety in public spaces.

Karachi Laeily Associated Press

Duke of Edinburgh party bags 480 pheasants in Italy

In Pavia North Italy a shooting party led by the Duke of Edinburgh harvested about 480 pheasants yesterday, raising their three day total to around 1,200 for the Duke and his hosts.

Pavia Italy Duke of Edinburgh Hallas Fonte

Wedding Gift Blast Injures Four

A wedding present exploded at the Malayan Weaving Mills office near Vampoi Johore, injuring four men including Ling Kob Yoon 31. The parcel, mailed in Hongkong, was opened by Ling and triggered shrapnel injuries to two friends and an office boy. Ling remained in critical condition as doctors fought to save him. others were seriously injured.

Singapore Taughin Souther Malaya Hongkong Ling Kob Yoon Sagar Fat Tong Hau, SI Iggareton Chia Eng Chen Weng Ka Malayan Weaving Mills Reno Mrt Ang

Death of Mr Justice Webb Ends Long Service in England

Mr Justice Alan Maye Webb, formerly a Judge of the State Industrial Commission in Maz, died today in Lewisham hospital at age 77. He is survived by his son John and daughter Mrs Helen Cummins, who is in England. Webb retired from the Commission in 1955 after about twenty years of service. His funeral will leave St Andrew's for Rookwood Crematorium after a service on Monday morning.

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