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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1962
Page
3
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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