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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 31, 1962

Page

14

Body In River Case Still Mystery

Five detectives from Wagga and Broken Hill probe the death of Janetle Eve Venskevicis 39 found in the Murray River at Priday. Post mortem specimens will go to Sydney for microbiologist examination. A belt was tied around her head after a swim at Mildura Rowing Club lawns.

Mildura Wagga Broken Hill Murray River Sydney Wn.s.w Janetle Eve Venskevicis Langtree Avenue Venskevicis

Four Times The Detectives Arrive for Post Mortem Hope

Four detectives arrived yesterday morning to assist in the case. Det. Set. L. Lundie, Senior Det. A. O Sullivan, Det. &E. Stubbs of Wagga, and Det. Set. B. Robertson, Det. G. Makachian of Broken. The post mortem showed the circumstances under review.

Set. L. Lundie A. O'Sullivan E. Stubbs Wagga Set. B. Robertson G. Makachian Broken We

Wheat Board Defends Chinese Sale in Adelaide

Australian Wheat Board members approved a sale of 50 million bushels of wheat to Red China. T Shanahan, a Freeling grower representative and president of the South Australian Wheat and Woolgrowers Association, defended the sale against critic Sir Wilfrid Kent Hughes, saying the board is custodian of the wheat and must sell where markets are available. He added future production growth makes exploring all markets essential.

Adelaide Australian Wheat Board T. Shanahan Freeling South Australian Wheat and Woolgrowers’ Association Shanahan Wilfrid Kent Hughes Mr. Shanahan

Paris Teacher Remanded in Murder Case of Lover

A 45 year old woman teacher, Jeane Bordier, was remanded in custody in Paris on a murder charge after her lover Armand Ferrari, a 62 year old physical training instructor, died from 19 knife wounds. She cut up his body and sent it in two parcels from a Paris rail station.

Paris A.A.P Reuter Armand Ferrari Mlle Jeane Bordier

Three Legacy Wards to Attend Sydney Camp Event

Canberra boys Richard Gow Tim Othothy Charles Rodney Ir will join Sydney Legacy Clubs sponsored adventure camp at Narra been outer Sydney. They fly Wednesday train to January 12 with costs covered and pocket money provided. Activities include hikes swimming and rock climbing. A separate girls camp was not held. a later weekend camp will involve Goulburn Yass and Queanbeyan.

Tanberra Sydney Legacy Sydney Legacy Narrabeen Luna Park NS. W Canberra Legacy Group H. M. Pickering Canberra Richard Gow Dickson Timothy Charles Rodney O'Connor Goulburn Yass Queanbeyan Y.M.C.A Sturt Island

Editor Miss Lambert Discusses German Archives On Hitler Ties

The Evening Standard quotes editor Miss Margaret Lambert on captured German Foreign Office documents. She argues the materials reveal how Hitler influenced decisions and that many reports are slanted to curry favour with him.

Paris Hitler Jvening . Standard Canin Dias

Aggressive Attitude Sought in U S Aussie Ties

Retiring United States Consul General in Australia Mr Wass urged a more aggressive stance as he described Australia and America as free nations facing a common adversary. He cited West New Guinea and Indonesia crises and noted closer Australian American ties amid the Cuban crisis.

Wass United States Genera Australia Australian America SEATO Britain West New Guinea Indonesia Mr. Wass

Fire destroys Jones Bond and Freestores in South Melbourne

A morning fire at the corner of City Road and Maflin Street in South Melbourne destroyed Jones Bond and Freestores. Eleven fire units battled the blaze, fed by flammable goods including lacquer beams, with damage extensive and investigators to follow.

Melbourne Jones’ Bond and Freestores City Road Maflin Street South Melbourne

Carrot Tragedy Claims KV Boy En Route to Hospital

An [S-month-old boy from Keilor died after a carrot became stuck in his throat on the way to Royal Children’s Hospital. The boy’s father, Mark Ord, attempted mouth to mouth resuscitation during transport but he was pronounced dead on arrival.

Melbourne Royal Children’s Hospital Mark Ord Keilor Mark Sher Boy

Government ready to act on evictions says Justice Minister

Minister Mannix stated the government will use its powers if needed to curb landlords attempting to evict tenants. He emphasized tenants must not vacate without a proper order and noted officials can act swiftly if a notice is unjustified to prevent unnecessary hardship.

Fir. Mannix Mannix Justice Department

Australian seamen refuse to leave vessel Baralga protests

About 15 seamen refused to leave the Australian National Line vessel Baralga in protest over cargo. The Baralea is tied up due to lack of coastal cargo, with claims cargo is sent overseas to other ships. Minister Opperman said no permit to carry cargo overseas was granted except under special circumstances.

Melbourne Nationa Line Baralga Baralea Jung Ping Opperman Deamen Australien Jash Wa. Australidh. Consgg Australigm Alewa Ae AJMLE

Warning to motorists on New Year road safety

Australian Road Safety Council director T J Paterson warned of a deadly New Year period with 08 deaths in December and January. He said most crashes happened between 6 pm and 6 am with alcohol and excessive speed as major factors, noting ten deaths in Victoria and several other states.

Learl- Corps Sagless Leigh Australian Road Safety, Council T. J. Paterson Victoria New South Wales Western Australia South Australia Mr. Paterson

Campers Hindered by Storm Floods Stranding Holidaymakers

Heavy rain stalled travel as up to inches of water cut roads near Wemen and Hattah. Campers and caravans trapped in flooded river flats, with access delayed for days. Mildura traffic disrupted as western NSW roads remain impassable, forcing walkers around washed‑out sections.

Wemen Hattah Shell' Cas Mildora Trols

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