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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 25, 1952

Page

3

Rich uranium in N territory sparks mine talks

Darwin reports show the Rum Jungle uranium fields 65 miles from Darwin may rank among the world's rich deposits. Preliminary surveys indicate substantial ore and potential long-term mining, with officials in Darwin and Melbourne to discuss government policy on future mining, pastoral, and development issues.

Darwin South Australia N. Director of Mines R. W. Coxon Melbourne Bureau of Mineral Resources Wises Wise

Criminal Escapes and Recapture at Maitland

Sydney reports that 82 year old Maxwell Eugene Duan, serving a long sentence, attempted escape from Maitland prison for ten minutes before being recaptured in the backyard near General Joe Price’s home. Duan had collapsed, swallowed medication, and was taken for care before the escape was thwarted.

Sydney Maxwell Eugene Duan Maitland Duan Joe Price

Migrant charged with stabbing in Adelaide court

George Edomomnakos, a migrant, was remanded in custody in Adelaide for allegedly stabbing his sister with a small knife causing wounds. Police say he tied gagged and locked her in a room and attempted self-harm in Port Adelaide cell. Also reported, Mrs Solie Sobota, 80, revived after being pronounced dead following a stroke, with funeral parlour transfer and emergency revival.

Adelaide George Edomomakos Norend Ter Edomomnakos Port Adela Weiate Green Bay Wis Claire John Sobota Win Solie Ota Fife

Unknown State Lottery Syndicate Item

Fragmentary OCR note mentions Mrs E Brennan and Mitchell Street with unclear place names and numbers. May refer to a state lottery syndicate and locations such as Matraville Blenheim or Al spandria. Details are illegible. no verifiable actions or dates present.

Mra. E. Brennan Mitchell Street Matraville Apps

Swimmer Breaks Three Records at Canberra Carnival

A swimmer set three records at the Canberra Carnival as she won the under 14 60.2 seconds backstroke title at the ec Pool on Wednesday. She hails from the Caer team and will compete in the Country Championships in Tamworth this weekend. Other events featured senior and junior freestyle and breaststroke wins by multiple swimmers, plus handicaps and medley races. A bank robbery in Mexico was reported with police and troops capturing a suspect and recovering about 174000 dollars.

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