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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 28, 1952
Page
3
A Tokyo report says American sailor Weaver was arrested on illegal entry charges after landing at Tuchiuan airport in Tokyo. He allegedly sought Japanese citizenship after separating from his Japanese wife Sachiko Kitagawa. He criticized Australia and expressed hatred for it while in custody.
A debris collapse during old bulkhead removal caused part of a structure to fall near Peters at a tennis facility. No injuries reported, authorities investigated the incident and secured the area. Local officials urged caution for nearby workers and residents.
An official body complains the starter caused a false start that affected top sprinters at the Brisbane trials. Hector Higan wins the 100 yards, with De Gruchy and Hogan strong near the finish as officials dispute the gun and timing.
The Minister for Immigration Mr Molt announced new rural migrant workers from Italy and Malaysia may be sent to Australia to relieve labour shortages in agriculture. The plan envisions single men aged 21 to about 40, with two years government housing support and priority to eastern states, to be available for early April and then move to western districts as needed. Farmers may engage migrants via their District Employment Officer and must meet rural labour standards.
A family of three Leonard Bower 40s Lis May Bowes 44 and Leslie James Bow 4 disappeared from a holiday trip in a converted boat. Their bodies were later found in the Gunsbower Creek with the boat half full of water as police began a widespread search Saturday night.
A wedding story details Mr T L Fleming marrying Mrs Lokkerbol in a Sunday ceremony at a country venue. The groom and family plan new life with wife and children amid property sale and a 10000 payment noted. Fleming expresses happiness and looks forward to days ahead with family.
The Manik Pool hosted a bustling swimming carnival with about thirty newcomers from theclamés taking part. Notables included Piper, D. Merry, J. Hd], and Te McDonnel, as records and local figures dominated the event amid varied distances and performances.
Mosman defeated Canberra by a narrow margin in a cricket match described with line-by-line score details. Key players included Gilmore Nash, McCarty Cleary, and Love, with bowling figures cited for several bowlers and runs in both innings.
Sydney police report a shooting incident in Surry Hills with a man charged. The chaotic scene unfolded near various eateries and shops while investigators search for details about a mag event and potential accomplices.
Three people died and eleven were injured in weekend road accidents across New South Wales. A 58 year old poultry farmer from Bialla Rows near Wideman's Ferry died after a truck collision near Winenan's Ferry. Five other truck occupants were injured. A driver and passenger were killed when a truck overturned near the Penoes. A 2 year old from Wickham was injured when struck by a vehicle at Wickham. Allan Wilkingin and Allan Green were hospitalized after a collision on the Pacific Highway five miles north of Raymond Terrace.
A murky OCR fragment lists job notices including a New Zealander temporary children’s nurse position and various appointment calls. It mentions enrolments for first year students, election of officers for a local branch, and Australian Labor Party branch meeting notices. It includes dates such as January 28th and February 10th, with scattered place names and instruction to contact Mr Weston for appointments.
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