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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 04, 1952

Page

3

Five Arrest Warrant Target Bank Burglary Ring

Police in Reno issue arrest orders for five suspects tied to a Friday night burglary. Investigators believe the group, heading toward San Francisco in two cars, carried about 2.8 million dollars in stolen proceeds. The case centers on the so called millionaire V Redfeld incident and involves U.S. authorities.

Reno Nowaday Roman Ole Fiey Te Hose Millonaire Wenue Redfeld Bel San Francisco Ube

Two Duck Shooters Drowned Near Mildura Melbourne

Two duck shooters a father and son named John Thomas Pitt and Thomas Edward Pitt, both of Jeparit, drowned at Kooriong Lake about 12 miles from Mildura while ducking. They were in a boat with others nearby when the boat capsized. rescuers found the father dead and the son later. Police dragged the lake for hours and artificial respiration failed. The Pitt family had come to Mildura for the duck season opening and planned to return home.

Melbourne Kooriong Mildura John Thomas Pitt Thomas Edward Pitt Jeparit Polloe Ron Pitts

Court Notes Showcases Several Local Theft Pleas

In Canberra court Frederick Roysaunders 24 and Ajemnei of Amalie hostel faced one month penalties after pleading guilty to petty theft involving £3 11s. Jean Rimlie and other defendants appeared with mixed outcomes while Grouder 34 pleaded guilty to stealing boots a blanket and tools from a camp near Trarna and claimed the goods were owed as repayment for work. he said he would return items once the debt was settled.

Frederick Roysaunders Ajemnei Amalie Renneshire Jean Rimlie Priday J. Courtngy ASOT Satur Bienett ‘Saunders Mihali Groudef Imier Numoralla Bhopal Trarna Tr Queanbeyan H. Luton Grouder Wele Groudet

Police court fines from public fights in Canberra region

The report lists numerous defendants from Capital Hill, Ainslie, Braddon, and surrounding areas. Fines of two pounds and other penalties are recorded for charges ranging from fighting in public places to drunkenness and indecent behaviour, with multiple individuals named across several hostels and suburbs.

Michaél Flynn Hull William Edward Stubberfield Fairbairn Northbourne Grenie Uiey Aghling Noel Wiliam Gates Ainalle Colin’ Hoeard Gates Ainslie George Watt Cook Duntrun Bianialaw Seruge William Ryan Bootombilgtion Robert Mltchell Brindabella Francis Carey Turmet Thomas Jacob Fastinke Kenneth O'Brien Aoracs Mech Kendra Lsbourer Mnetlake Wishart” Gowdie Alnalie

Trade and Ransom Talks Highlight Australia US Ties

The report cites Mr. Pete Jarman discussing Australian trade and ransoms with the United States. He notes U S soldiers enjoyed Australian beer and that commerce and travel between America and Australia could rise if a remedy to the current dollar problem is found.

United Atalea Amibamuador Pete Jarman Jarman Sydney Unitedates Ameriana Australis Amfrig Australia

Motor Cyclist Hari In Collision Near Canberra

A motor cyclist, Hari In Collision, was involved in a crash on Canbarms Av 'nue last night. The injured rider, named Newandowal, was conveyed to hospital after treatment and is reported in a stable condition by authorities.

Hari N. Hewmundswakl Omtelp Mantedad Sirwatar Canberra Ambange

Automatic jet pilot claimed to rival human pilots

Washington reports a GE developed automatic pilot for U S Navy jet fighters. The system includes a compass and gyro devices and claims to act as navigator and gunner, capable of handling most stick and rudder work, though it cannot take off or land.

Washington General Electric Company

Merino Prices Rise on Opening Day of Ninth Wool Sale

Melbourne market notes higher merino prices with Adelaide and Albury closing. Last week merino qualities improved 2 to 5 percent. Crossbred lines remained fully firm as the ninth wool sale opened in Melbourne.

Melbourne Adelaide Albury

Qantas Depot Strike Amid Union Dispute in Sydney

Four hundred maintenance workers at Qantas Mascot depot walk off after refusing to work with an aircraft cleaner. Sydney ironworkers official says the cleaner, once in the union, previously defied union rules and is now reportedly unaffiliated. Unionists demand the cleaner be terminated for disobedience.

Sydney Mascot Qantaa Empire Airways Federated Ironworkers’ Associaion K. McKeon

Famine Peril in Brazil Prompted Emergency Talks

Desperate farmers face rising rail and transport costs to flee drought hit northeast Brazil. Officials including the agriculture minister plan emergency measures as farm labourers seek ways to earn fares south. The governors of northern states prepare to meet this week to discuss solutions.

Brasil Raaveen Jono Clentan

Paraguay Navy Transport Rally Raises Border Tension

A fragmentary report notes Paraguayan Navy transport and others moving toward the northern border amid partisan activity and concerns over ammunition. The scene mentions an audience of elders and Haitians, with tensions tied to weekend movements and border incidents.

Asuncion Paraguay Mantas Anc Ier

Rugby League Changes in Sydney Metropolis Committees

In Sydney the New South Wales Rugby Football League met to elect officials and appoints. J Brien Kell and R Smith joined the team selectors while R Smith was re-elected to the State selection committee. AL Justice and Duckworth joined the Metropolitan committee with J McKinnon as deputy. Evatt became patron and Flegg president for 24 years. Vice-presidents named include Quinlan Fahy Chambers Bucley Bond Justice Cann Thompson, with Drewes as deputy.

Sydney Lares Brawr J. Brien C. Kell R. Smith Messr AL Justice Duckworth J. McKinnon State Selection Committee Te Memira Jungmith Kell de. H. V. Evatt League H Flegg Flymn Folloing J Quinlan W. Fahy L. Chambers W. G. Bucley R Bond A. Justice W. Cann A. Thompson J. Drewes

Agents at Civic Centre and Kingston Chemists

A garbled notice lists agents at the Civic Centre and Kingston including Mr RW Chew and Mr JS Cavier chemist, Queanbeyan with My E G Chiton chemist and Md P Henry, Railway Pharmacy Mr JS Roper chemist.

Civic Centre RW. Chew Hemiat

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