Heroic Death of Australian Prisoner Tortured to Death
An Australian prisoner died after guards at Walgeta camp in Northern Japan tortured him to force blame for writing a patriotic message on a latrine wall. Wallace Lewin of Northmesd, N.S.W. reportedly endured two hours of beatings with pick handles and five hours at attention in freezing cold before death. An affidavit by Henry J F Sweet, read at trial of Michio Kuriyama and seven others, details the torture and murder team responsible.
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Flame Thrower for Weed Eradication Tested in ACT
A back mounted flame thrower, modeled on a one man burner, is to be tested in the Australian Capital Territory to control noxious weeds amid favorable weather. The device aims to replace sodium chlorate, burning obnoxious plants in rocky areas ahead of seeding and in standing crops, with a short emergent flame directed from a nozzle.
Flying Preacher Missing In Plane Near Wyndham
Darwin reports Captain Victor Peterson known as the Flying Preacher, of Battalion Army, missing in a Tiger Moth over rough mountains near Wyndham after leaving Wyndham Tuesday at 6 p.m. RAAF Dakota searches from Darwin base. Peterson, a former RAAF padre, was last seen four days ago and believed to have force landed on a salt pan.
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Victor Peterson
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Wyndham
RAAF
Dakota
Peterson
Australian National Airlines official in Montreal visits for talks
In Montreal on Thursday Chairman A W Colea of the Australian National Airlines Commission meets with Trans Canada Airlines and Canadair Ltd after completing a purchase in Asia to discuss possible use of DCAM aircraft on Pacific routes.
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Montreal
Australian National Airlines Commission
A.W. Colea
United States
Trans Canadian Airlines
Canadair Ltd
Jervis Bay Premises To Be Converted For Ex Servicemen
The Quarter-deck at Jervis Bay adjoining premises used as an RAAF home are being taken over by the Department of Social Services for conversion into a convalescent home for ex service personnel. The building has housed war service groups and additions include a gymnasium cottages and other structures. Critics say the project may affect the area’s resort value while government circles acknowledge the debt to men suffering post war effects.
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Jervis Bay
Ings
R.A.A.F
Department of Social Services
RAAF
Air Purse
Audh Sy Home
Swimming meet at Canberra pool highlights young and senior events
The Canberra pool hosted a dusk carnival with numerous events. Allan Williams led senior men in the 100 yards with 58.4 seconds while junior and underage swimmers set marks in backstroke, freestyle and medley. Notable results include K Johnson winning senior diving and B Brophy top in junior backstroke.
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B. Wilson
D. Brophy
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B. Hill
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H. Ingram
Denton
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Rackley
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Lime
Byrne
Stohenson
J. Armstrong
Furstiie
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Meeking
Westlake beats Causeway in inter-district play centre cricket match
Westlake defeated Causeway after extra time in a holiday play centre cricket clash. Scores show Westlake 4 for 20 and 32 with heavy marks from Reynolda Rawson Keeley and O’Brien, while Causeway 40 with Poulter and Rawson strong. A rematch is planned next Wednesday between Westlake and Athalle play centres at Athalle Hall.
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J. Rawson
O'Brien
Blewitt
Harris
Mine
Wicketa
St Athalle
Athalle Play Centre
Causeway Centre
C. 8. Daley
Alimater
YWCA
Pereivaly
Batass Omerina
Kee M. Gordon
YMCA
Ats. Co. Smith Vs
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Causeway Welfare
Progress.Association
Act Mitien
Daley
Mish
Apora
Civic
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Manuka
Opis Hardware Biol
Kingeront
High Income from Housebreaking in Sydney
Neville Sealle F Hutchinson charged with housebreaking claimed to have earned between 8000 and 11000 pounds in a year. Detective Corcoran said a new bail could see further offences. Mr Justice Roper granted bail of 500 pounds on condition Hutchinson reports twice daily.
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Neville Sealle F Hutchinson
Hutchinson
Justice Roper
J. Corcoran
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Corcoran
Family Squats in Tennis Club House
A family moved into a tennis club house in Williamatown last night amid local activity. Neighbors report no immediate danger and authorities are reviewing the incident with the club.
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MpLoguRuee
Wetnassy
Williamatown
Nee Es Ee
Bursary Plan for Deceased Sails’ Children Described
A NSW plan offers bursaries for children of Royal Australian Navy members killed or disabled in World War II. For 2007, eligible students may receive up to 25 per year for university or diploma courses in technical schools. This is in addition to existing NSW RAN student scholarships.
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Royal Australian Navy
Nsw
RAN
Higher Salaries For CSLR Research Workers
The Commonwealth Government moved to raise salaries for CSLR research staff. The Minister for Portwar Reconstruction Mr Dedman approved a council request to improve pay to attract talent, saying current levels deter progression. Arbitration Court approval awaited. The plan aims to align pay with modern requirements and retain top researchers.
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Commonwealth
Solani
Counneil
Dedman
Connell
Wien
Jude
Price Reduction By Ford Company
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Thurday
Pari Mator Camni
Thy
Vumpiany
Mupry
Seenalt
Ford
Funeral Notices From Canberra Directors
Dignified funeral notices honoring deceased individuals published by Canberra Funeral Directors outline the service details and tribute arrangements. Community members are invited to attend, with sympathies extended to families and loved ones.
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