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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 11, 1968

Page

5

Arctic expedition in peril amid radio failures

A four man British TransArctic Expedition party faces isolation as two sledge radios fail. With ice and weather threatening, rescuers rush gear from England including guns and parachutes to the stranded team near Point Barrow, Alaska. The mission aims to cross the Arctic Ocean from Alaska to Spitzbergen, a 3,500 mile trek led by Wally Herbert.

Meter Mind Ana Don Raves Point Ferrow Alaska

Ice island expedition notes and distant weather reports

Fragmented report describes Wally Herbert expeditions toward the Arctic, detailing contact with Church authorities, radio messages from London, and hardships including fractured zones, limited progress, and harsh conditions. Mentions Hatfield and Merbertining style terms, with references to endurance among explorers and distant weather observations.

Wally Herbert Hinkran Marrow Herbert Niles Marthieet Hovnees

Field Marshal Montgomery in interview a man of strong opinions

A distorted OCR transcript shows Field Marshal Montgomery discussing Vietnam and American policy with strong language. He questions U S conduct in Vietnam, criticizes allied strategy, and speculates on future governments. The chaotic text names Henry Montgomery and global tensions, reflecting wartime rhetoric and international views.

Visgone Montgomery Alamein Tye Hue Orwalley North Amd Stith Vasthann Vietnam Montgomery Wan

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